MGPL Going Green

As you may already know, Ken Burns’ newest PBS documentary, The National Parks, debuted last Sunday, September 27.  The six-episode series primarily explores the history of the National Parks – from the mid-1800s to the present.  Not only full of fascinating facts about our nation’s treasured lands, The National Parks is also a treat for the eyes, showcasing a combination of archival photographs and original footage shot by Buddy Squires, Allen Moore, Lincoln Else, and Burns.  Visit PBS’ The National Parks website for related information and resources, including TV schedules.  Also, check out the documentary’s companion book by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan.

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
By Burns, Ken
Author Duncan, Dayton
2009-09 – Knopf Publishing Group
9780307268969 Check the Library’s Catalog

This evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative–the companion volume to the 12-hour PBS series–delves into the history of the park idea, from the first sighting by white men in 1851 through to the most recent additions to a system that now encompasses nearly 400 sites and 84 million acres. …More