National Parks Documentary

Sarah and I are going to be gone for a while, and I don't know if we'll be able to post anything for a couple of weeks or so (we're going to visit Josh in Alaska, so we'll have plenty to write about when we get back). So, I thought I'd post something long and important (well, to me, anyway).

As you know, this blog is about our goings-on, but it is also dedicated to our travels through the national parks and NP-related news. Well, in September (the 27th to be exact) there will be a new documentary on America's National Park system by Ken Burns. If you've never heard of Ken Burns before, then just know this - Ken Burns is one of, if not the best documentarian ever. I really believe that is not an exaggeration. Everything he's done is amazing. He's set the standard for documentaries today. He became famous for his documentary on the Civil War in the early 90's (I believe), then worked on many other things, like films on Jazz, baseball, and the Lewis & Clark expedition, which is one of my all time favorites. Anyway, the documentary in September will be fantastic - I guarantee it - so don't miss it. Below are a few preview video clips PBS used to promote the show.


The first one is commercial to promote the show - it's only ~35 seconds long.

The second is about the making of the documentary and is <5>

This last video is a ~27 minute long preview of the movie shown by PBS a few weeks ago. Don't worry - it won't give much away - it is just a teaser.

Here's the NPS' website about the documentary, also with a video.

Check them out and let me know what you think. Enjoy!