Scenic National Parks

Marvel at monumental mountains rising sharply above flowered meadows. See pine forests and glistening glacial lakes. Witness breathtaking vistas amidst a precisely balanced ecosystem. Teton Range Monumental Mountains. Breathtaking Wildlife and Vistas. Jackson Hole. Geological Formations. Challenging Rock Climbing. Discover Park Secrets and Private Places. Extra Features: Circle of Life – Wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The Story of National Elk Refuge.

Encounter nature’s sculpted steamy terraces, sputtering and bubbling geysers, and petrified trees. Meet the year-round residents of the parks: bears, bison, beavers, bald eagles, coyotes, playful otters, and some of the world’s largest elk herds. Relive a rich history, from original Indian inhabitants to the earliest explorers. And witness the variety of summer and winter activities that bring visitors back again and again. Mammoth Hot Springs. Old Faithful. Yellowstone Lake. Hayden Valley. Specimen Ridge. Norris Geyser Basin, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Inspiration Point. Artist Point. History of the Native-American Inhabitants and Explorers. Wildlife. Extra Features: Wolves Return to Yellowstone. Wild Fires in Yellowstone.

Experience the grandeur and supreme spectacle of the Grand Canyon. Includes Bonus Program: National Parks of the Great Southwest.

The sweeping beauty and extraordinary natural wonders of America s premier national parks. Filmed and mastered in High Definition, Scenic National Parks takes you off the beaten path to discover untamed places, unique wildlife, and invigorating activities. Glacier National Park: Discover the many ways to experience high adventure in the land of shining mountains. Take an unforgettable hike along the Highline Trail, raft a wild river or travel by train aboard the renowned Empire Builder. Behold massive glaciers, and get close (but not too close!) to bears. Then, kick back at a high altitude chalet. Banff & Jasper: Explore a region famed for its hot springs, backcountry treks, and fantastic array of wildlife. Indoors, there are boutiques, elegant dining, and chateaux retreats. Getting there is an experience in itself, with train rides aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, scenic drives along the Continental Divide, and Snocoach rides across treacherous ice fields.

Experience Yosemite's awe-inspiring wonders, including such icons as the granite monoliths El Capitan and Half Dome, and the spectacular Bridal Veil and Yosemite Falls. Learn about Yosemite's fascinating history as the first land set aside for preservation. From a staggering array of wildlife to its sweeping landscape that inspired John Muir and photographer Ansel Adams, you'll discover why Yosemite is called one of America's Crown Jewels.

Program 1 - Denali National Park - Get a touch of the tundra in Alaska's Denali National Park, a land as rugged as it is magnificent. Whether you explore Denali by bus, hike or camp out in the backcountry, or take on Mt. McKinley, the highest mountain in North America, surprises await you at every turn. Breathtaking Blu-ray is the best way to experience Denali's spectacular scenery as you ride the Denali Star train, meet the sled dogs of Denali at the Kennels, and take a discovery hike into untamed wilderness much as the first explorers did. Program 2 - Hawaii's National Parks - Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks are two of the most extraordinary places on the planet. Witness molten lava bubbling from the earth, catch an awe-inspiring sunrise above the clouds, and take a dip into pools of paradise. Fabulous beaches and romantic coastal drives further reveal the astounding contrasts of this lush land.

The first episode, Great Trains, re-evokes the magic of one of America's oldest and most beloved methods of travel - the railroad - with voyages above six classic railways, including The Empire Builder, the Denali Star and the Coast Starlight. The second episode, Lodges Inns, tours various luxury lodgings at America's national parks, including Yosemite's Ahwahnee Hotel, Death Valley's Funace Creek Inn and Yellowstone's Old Faithful Inn. Nathan Southern, Rovi