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Clip: Season 1 | 11m 44s
Explore the early days of Yosemite National Park, and the experiences of President Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir in Yosemite Canyon.
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.
Grand Canyon, Floating the River
Writer Ruth Kirk describes how the Grand Canyon leaves her awestruck.
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.
