America’s National ParksAmerica’s National Parks
Visit all 55 American National Parks and see why each is treasured as an irreplaceable part of our national legacy. From Alaska and Hawaii to Florida and Maine, this unique collection celebrates the protected wilderness areas and the amazing recreational opportunities offered by our national parks. No two vistas are alike in this stunning program, but every park has one thing in common. Each of them is a living symbol of the untamed American spirit. Disc 1 – American Samoa; Arches; Biscayne; Bryce Canyon; Canyonlands; Carlsbad Caverns; Crater Lake; Denali; Everglades; Glacier; Glacier Bay; Grand Canyon; Grand Tetons; Great Basin; Great Smoky Mountains; Haleakala; Hawaii Volcanoes; Lake Clark; Mount Rainier; North Cascades; Olympic; Redwood; Rocky Mountains; Saguaro; Virgin Islands; Yellowstone; Yosemite; Zion Canyon. Disc 2 – Acadia; Badlands; Big Bend; Black Canyon/Gunnison; Capitol Reef; Channel Islands; Death Valley; Dry Tortugas; Gates of the Artic; Guadalupe Mountains; Hot Springs; Isle Royale; Joshua Tree; Katmai; Kenai Fjords; King’s Canyon; Kobuk Valley; Lassen Volcanic; Mammoth Cave; Mesa Verde; Petrified Forest; Sequoia; Shenandoah; Theodore Roosevelt; Voyageurs; Wind Cave; Wrangell-St. Elias.
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(out of 7 reviews)
Review by K. Whitt for America’s National Parks
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Considering the large amount of ground these DVDs have to cover, they do a great job. Every single national park is given time, with interesting facts and great scenery. I loved learning and especially *seeing* more of some of the obscure parks that you normally can’t find much information about, such as Kobuk Valley. For National Park lovers, it’s a great addition to your national park library.
Review by Kyle Tolle for America’s National Parks
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`America’s National Parks’ is not only a video tour of these locations, it is also something of a history and trivia lesson in that a good amount of information is offered about each area. As far as visuals are concerned, the cinematography really is something special to look at. The narration throughout the program is distinct and nicely paced in my opinion also. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel all over the world and one word that sticks in my mind about America is `diversity’ because there is so much to see and experience and we are very blessed to have what we do. And we appreciate what we have.
To be quite honest, before seeing this program, I had no idea there were 55 different national parks in America. Now that I do know and having seen them all on this wonderful documentary, I want to rush out and see every one of them (even the few I’ve already visited). I’m sure that others seeing this material will probably feel the same way. It is simply inspiring just to watch and appreciate these beautiful and unspoiled landscapes.
Two special features are included in this DVD set. The first is entitled `Symphony to America’s National Parks’ and is music from classical composers set to a video montage of outstanding scenery lasting about 30 minutes (there is a different one for each disc). The second is called `Our Fragile Heritage’ and at about 5 minutes long, it is basically a public service announcement with an important message. It talks about the importance of preservation and visitor’s responsibilities inside the parks and I feel it is a useful compliment to the main program.
I highly recommend this documentary to everyone. This is worth watching over and over and it would be a worthwhile addition, in my opinion, to any DVD collection. Enjoy.
Review by Traveler for America’s National Parks
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This video at times almost seemed like a history lesson and did not fully capture the excitement of the National Parks. Our National Parks are amazing; unfortunately this video was at times uninspired. Look for a more exciting guide to the Parks
Review by Yvonne Cashion for America’s National Parks
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Both DVDs were great. The photography exceptional and the background music appropriate. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to and easily understandable.
I’d recommend it to anyone.
Review by MLRhoadhouse for America’s National Parks
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Need a respite from everyday life? Not feeling up to the pace of an action thriller? Don’t have time for an entire movie? The twin DVD set, America’s National Parks – A Video Tour of All 55 National Parks, is a perfect armchair getaway. Packed with jaw-dropping scenery shots, its peppered with historical footage, and seeded with details about the evolution of our National Park system — and the individual parks in particular. Did you know we had 55 National Parks? I didn’t. And this presentation easily lends itself to being viewed in segments. This item would make a great gift for anyone interested in our natural world and/or the history of the park system, not to mention the elderly, infirm, and the just plain frazzled.