Clip: Season 1 | 1m 36s
Writer Ruth Kirk muses on the the awe-inspiring nature of the Grand Canyon, and the effect that it has on a person who chooses to float the river.
Aired: 09/11/09
Video has closed captioning.
The story of an idea as American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical.
Roosevelt and The Grand Canyon
President Theodore Roosevelt travels to the Grand Canyon.
The Creation of Yosemite National Park
Explore Yosemite National Park and its early days under President Theodore Roosevelt.
The Work of the Civilian Conservation Corp
The Civilian Conservation Corp worked on National Parks Service projects under FDR.
For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People
Listen to park ranger, Shelton Johnson, as he discusses his arrival at Yellowstone.
The Morning of Creation (1946-1980) | Preview
Examine the proliferation of protected lands and the protection of predatory animals.
