America's National Parks, Season 1

Olympic National Park in Washington State, with nearly one million acres, protects a rich mosaic of nature, as untamed rivers flow from glacier-capped peaks through valleys of old-growth forests, and waves crash against 73 miles of spectacular shoreline rich with life.

Yosemite National Park, set within California's Sierra Nevada Mountains and designated a World Heritage Site, is home to hundreds of wildlife species, and is famed for its iconic mountain vistas, water falls, and giant sequoia groves.

The Everglades is one of the largest wetlands on our planet and is a puzzle of fascinating habitats and home to thousands of species of wildlife.

North of the world famous Denali National Park lies America's most inaccessible national park: Gates of the Arctic.

Few places are as special and unique as Yellowstone National Park – the world’s first national park. A wilderness jewel of vast forests and wide-open valleys, home to large bison herds, wolf packs and grizzly bears. It sits atop one of the world’s largest supervolcanoes, giving rise to such iconic geothermal features as Old Faithful Geyser and Grand Prismatic Spring.

Visit one of America’s newest national parks — the Saguaro Desert in Arizona, where more species reside than any other desert in North America.

The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural wonders on our planet. Millions of visitors come each year, but few know of the wonders in the hidden places between rim and river. While tourists crowd the cliff tops of the South Rim, bison and pronghorn roam little prairies across the gorge. Partake in an epic journey deep down in the canyon, along the steep cliffs, and more. See the Grand Canyon as you have never seen it before.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for its vast forests, lush green meadows, and beautiful autumn colors. Using high definition technology, hidden cameras, super slow-motion filming, moving time lapse images, infra-red cameras and powerful macro lenses, take a colorful journey through the seasons to reveal the captivating life and growth beyond the lookouts. Discover the miracles deep within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.