Grand View

Joshua Tree National Park

Season 2, Episode 5 of 10

This episode reveals one of the most mythical botanical wonders in America: the Joshua Tree. Baumann explores this Desert oasis in southern California, renowned for it's sublime energy, and beautiful landscapes. Interviews include interpretive ranger Sarah Hinton, explaining the evolution of the parks botany; Climber Eric Foltz and his colleagues as he takes us up one of the sandstone formations; and Joe Zarki, ranger and historian, details the human history of the region. Baumann ultimately hikes into the park and discovers an intimate vista where he paints Joshua trees in bloom.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
12/21/2017
3 p.m.
12/22/2017
1 a.m.
3/8/2019
9 p.m.
3/9/2019
4 a.m.
12/6/2019
9 p.m.
12/7/2019
4 a.m.
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