About this season
An epic journey from the geysers of Yellowstone to the rugged Pacific coast of the Olympic peninsula, from the hot desert of Saguaro to the icy Gates of the Arctic, from the subtropical sea of grass in the Everglades to the world-famous peaks of Yosemite and from the mystic Smoky Mountains to the biggest gorge on Earth: the Grand Canyon.
Episodes (8)
1. Olympic
8.0Aired 6 December 2015 • 43 min
The Olympic peninsula’s rugged coastline, rainy forests and high summits team with wildlife, making it one of most diverse parks in North America.
2. Yosemite
7.0Aired 6 December 2015 • 43 min
Beneath granite cliffs and giant sequoias, follow the animals that make Yosemite National Park their home, in a unique portrait of this legendary park.
3. Everglades
Aired 24 January 2016 • 43 min
One of the largest wetlands on our planet is a puzzle of different habitats and home to thousands of species like alligators, the elusive Florida panther and the delicate Key deer.
4. Gates of the Arctic
Aired 31 January 2016 • 45 min
Gates of the Arctic National Park In Alaska's far north encompasses vast, trackless wilderness.
5. Yellowstone
Aired 8 March 2016 • 43 min
Filmed over three years, this special offers an extraordinary look at America’s first national park — Yellowstone. A wilderness jewel of vast forests and yawning valleys, Yellowstone is home to large bison herds, wolf packs, and generations of grizzly bears.
6. Saguaro
Aired 12 June 2016 • 43 min
Visit one of America’s newest national parks — the Saguaro Desert in Arizona, where more species reside than any other desert in North America.
7. Grand Canyon
Aired 23 August 2016 • 45 min
Millions visit the Grand Canyon each year, but few see the hidden wonders between rim and river.
8. Great Smoky Mountains
Aired 24 August 2016 • 43 min
Take a colorful journey through the seasons of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to reveal captivating life and growth beyond the lookouts.