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National Parks: America's Best Idea

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June
Tue, Jun 14, 1:00 am · The Scripture Of Nature (1851-1890)
In 1872, Congress acts to protect land that will become America's first national park, Yellowstone. 116 minutes [  TVG ]
Tue, Jun 21, 1:00 am · The Last Refuge (1890-1915)
At the end of the 19th century a conservation movement takes shape to protect America's wilderness. 146 minutes [  TVG ]
Tue, Jun 28, 1:00 am · The Empire Of Grandeur (1915-1919)
116 minutes [  TVG ]
July
Mon, Jul 4, 2:00 am · The Empire Of Grandeur (1915-1919)
116 minutes [  TVG ]
September
Sat, Sep 3, 11:00 am · The Scripture Of Nature (1851-1890)
In 1872, Congress acts to protect land that will become America's first national park, Yellowstone. 116 minutes [  TVG ]
Sun, Sep 4, 10:00 pm · The Scripture Of Nature (1851-1890)
In 1872, Congress acts to protect land that will become America's first national park, Yellowstone. 116 minutes [  TVG ]
Sun, Sep 11, 10:00 pm · The Last Refuge (1890-1915)
At the end of the 19th century a conservation movement takes shape to protect America's wilderness. 146 minutes [  TVG ]
Sat, Sep 24, 11:00 am · The Empire Of Grandeur (1915-1919)
116 minutes [  TVG ]
Sun, Sep 25, 10:00 pm · The Empire Of Grandeur (1915-1919)
113 minutes [  TVG ]
October
Sat, Oct 1, 11:00 am · Going Home (1920-1933)
The automobile allows more people to visit the parks. The Smoky Mountains and Tetons become parks. 117 minutes [  TVG ]
Sun, Oct 2, 10:00 pm · Going Home (1920-1933)
The automobile allows more people to visit the parks. The Smoky Mountains and Tetons become parks. 117 minutes [  TVG ]
Sat, Oct 8, 11:00 am · Great Nature (1933-1945)
During an economic crisis and a world war the parks provided a source of jobs and much-needed peace. 116 minutes [  TVPG ]
Sun, Oct 9, 10:00 pm · Great Nature (1933-1945)
During an economic crisis and a world war the parks provided a source of jobs and much-needed peace. 116 minutes [  TVPG ]
Sat, Oct 15, 11:00 am · The Morning Of Creation (1946-1980)
American families create unforgettable memories, passing on a love of parks to the next generation. 116 minutes [  TVG ]
Sun, Oct 16, 10:00 pm · The Morning Of Creation (1946-1980)
American families create unforgettable memories, passing on a love of parks to the next generation. 116 minutes [  TVG ]

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