The national parksKen Burns
The national parks
by Ken Burns · first published 2016
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Chronicles the history of America's national parks system from its birth in the middle 1800s to the present day.
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You need to watch Ken Burns The National Parks: America's Greatest Idea because the parks are to be conserved for future generations in hopes that they can enjoy the public good just as we get to.
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