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The National Parks: America's Best Idea S1E1 — The Scripture of Nature (1851 – 1890)
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The Scripture of Nature (1851 – 1890)

8.5/10 · 126 votesSep 27, 2009114 min

Ranked #2 of 6 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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In 1851, word spreads across the country of a beautiful area of California's Yosemite Valley, attracting visitors who wish to exploit the land's scenery for commercial gain and those who wish to keep it pristine. Among the latter is a Scottish-born wanderer named John Muir,

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes6

Cast6

Adam Arkin

Adam Arkin

Philip Bosco

Philip Bosco

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

Narrator

Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Murphy Guyer

Murphy Guyer

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Episode Summary

"The Scripture of Nature (1851 – 1890)" is episode 1 of The National Parks: America's Best Idea season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 126 votes, ranking #2 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.5). It aired on September 27, 2009.