The Best Episodes of America's National Parks
Every episode of America's National Parks ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of America's National Parks!
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.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "America's National Parks" is "Grand Canyon", rated 7.7/10 from 41 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Grand Canyon" aired on 3/24/2016 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Saguaro".
7.7/10 41 votes#1 - Grand Canyon
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/24/2016
Millions visit the Grand Canyon each year, but few see the hidden wonders between rim and river.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 34 votes#2 - Saguaro
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2016
Visit one of America’s newest national parks — the Saguaro Desert in Arizona, where more species reside than any other desert in North America.
Director: Yann Sochaczewski, Henry M. Mix
Writer: Eleanor Grant
7.5/10 47 votes#3 - Yosemite
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/6/2015
Beneath granite cliffs and giant sequoias, follow the animals that make Yosemite National Park their home, in a unique portrait of this legendary park.
Director: Oliver Goetzl
Writer: Eleanor Grant
7.5/10 49 votes#4 - Yellowstone
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/3/2016
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.
Director: Oliver Goetzl
Writer: Eleanor Grant
7.3/10 44 votes#5 - Great Smoky Mountains
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/7/2016
Take a colorful journey through the seasons of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to reveal captivating life and growth beyond the lookouts.
Director: Jan Haft
Writer: Gary Parker
7.2/10 39 votes#6 - Gates of the Arctic
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/31/2016
Gates of the Arctic National Park In Alaska's far north encompasses vast, trackless wilderness.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10 60 votes#7 - Olympic
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/6/2015
The Olympic peninsula’s rugged coastline, rainy forests and high summits team with wildlife, making it one of most diverse parks in North America.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10 44 votes#8 - Everglades
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2016
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.
Director: Zoltán Török
Writer: Eleanor Grant