National Parks: America's Best Idea

The Empire Of Grandeur (1915-1919)

Season 1, Episode 3 of 6

In John Muir's absence, a new leader steps forward on behalf of America's remaining pristine places; a new federal agency is created to protect the parks; and in Arizona, a fight breaks out over the fate of the grandest canyon on earth.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
9/29/2009
8 p.m.
9/29/2009
11 p.m.
9/30/2009
2:30 a.m.
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