Nature
Station:
National Geographic (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2024-09-08
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National Parks: USA transports viewers to some of the country's most treasured wild spaces. From Zion and Yellowstone to Katmai, the Everglades and Olympic, each park presents its own cast of animal characters. This five-part series features a blend of wildlife weaved seamlessly with stories of rich culture, history and geological landmarks. In addition to illuminating each park's beauty, set against the backdrop of dynamic wildlife, "National Parks: USA" reveals Indigenous stories from some of today's tribes to link the past with the present, highlighting the importance these lands have had through countless generations and the need for these national treasures to remain for the future.
Next Episode is 'Zion' (Season 1 Episode 5) and airs on 22 Sep 2024 19:00 (CDT).
S1E2 - Everglades
As the first national park founded to protect wildlife and ecological richness, the Everglades teems with life above and below water. This land of diversity boasts nine unique ecosystems, each shaped by the wet and dry seasons' ebb and flow. Roseate spoonbills, black bears, alligators, bottlenose dolphins and panthers all thrive in the largest subtropical wilderness in North America.
Air Date: 08 Sep 2024 20:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Yellowstone
Experience a year in Yellowstone, the world's first national park. Meet remarkable wildlife, from the steadfast Wapiti wolves and resilient bison to playful grizzly cubs. Discover the park's Indigenous heritage, ecological diversity and geological wonders. Home to the largest collection of geysers on the planet, the American trailblazer shapes how we value and safeguard our most precious lands.
Air Date: 15 Sep 2024 19:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Olympic
Along Washington State's rugged coast, Olympic National Park protects 1 million acres of diverse habitat. Coastal fog hits glacier-capped mountains, drenching the land in record rainfall and giving rise to temperate rainforests. This unique landscape hosts a rich biodiversity, including the endemic Olympic Marmot, Roosevelt elk, bobcats and one of the last Pacific salmon runs in the lower 48.
Air Date: 15 Sep 2024 20:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Zion
Zion's iconic landscapes feature soaring red spires against a clear blue sky. Beyond canyons and cliffs, water emerges as a surprising force. The humble Virgin River, sculpting a geologic masterpiece over millennia, sustains diverse life in Zion National Park. Climbers, bighorn sheep, wild turkeys and globemallow bees all find refuge alongside this flowing lifeline.
Air Date: 22 Sep 2024 19:00 (CDT)