John Muir Quotes National Parks America S Best Idea

The series won two 2010 emmy awards.

John muir quotes national parks america s best idea. The history of the u s. Absolutely american absolutely democratic they reflect us at our best rather than our worst george m. Get inspired with a few of our favorite john muir quotes. There is nothing so american as our national parks.

The fundamental idea behind the parks is that the country belongs to the people that it is in process of making for the enrichment of the lives of all of us 3. America s best idea is a 2009 television documentary miniseries by director producer ken burns and producer writer dayton duncan which features the united states national park system and traces the system s history. Ken burns the national parks. A study of the first ideas which led to the establishment of america s national parks with an emphasis on the work of john muir and the exploration and preservation of yosemite and yellowstone.

With peter coyote william cronon dayton duncan shelton johnson. America s best idea posted march 11th 2016 at 5 49 pm this 12 hour six part documentary directed by ken burns and co produced with writer dayton duncan traces the evolution of national parks a uniquely american idea from the mid 1800s to the present day. One for outstanding non fiction series and one for outstanding writing in episode 2 the last refuge. Here though burns seems affected by the transcendentalists and advocates of the natural world he quotes and he turns to reflective footage of the grandeur of yosemite or yellowstone.

Eventually especially after prominent parks champions john muir and teddy roosevelt. Directed by ken burns. America s best idea is a co production of. Dayton duncan author of the national parks.

National parks system including the initial ideas which led to the world s first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years. Thompson fauna of the national parks of the united states 1933. Born in dunbar scotland he moved with his family to a wisconsin farm in 1849. At any given moment.

National parks are the best idea we ever had. John muir was one of the earliest advocates of the national park idea and its most eloquent spokesman. Visit all national parks for free during national park week from april 16 24. Muir s words still inspire countless visitors to experience america s great outdoors and now s the perfect time to get outside and start exploring your public lands.