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Wonders of America's State Parks

Series: Wonders of America's State Parks
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Episodes
24
Rating
TVPG
Year
2019
Language
English
Publisher
The Great Courses

About

In The Wonders of America's State Parks, join best-selling travel writer Joe Yogerst for a virtual tour of over 100 state wilderness areas stretching from New England to the Hawaiian Islands. You'll learn how these parks came into existence, what makes them a special part of America's story, and how to get the most out of a visit - whether you want historical insights or panoramic views.

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 24

1. Niagara Falls: America's Oldest State Park

26m

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Start your tour of some of the most breathtaking state parks in the United States with a look at the nation's oldest state park: Niagara Falls in Upstate New York. Established in 1885, this state park is home to three majestic falls (American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls) and a rich array of flora and fauna.

2. The Pennsylvania Wilds: Wilderness Reborn

25m

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The state parks of north-central Pennsylvania, located within the Pennsylvania Wilds Conversation Landscape Initiative, lure more than 12 million people each year. In this episode, explore some of the can't-miss features at Cherry Springs State Park, Leonard Harrison State Park, Cook Forest State Park, Sinnemahoning State Park, and more.

3. New York's Adirondacks: "Forever Wild"

30m

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Stretching across more than 6 million acres of Upstate New York, Adirondack Park boasts over 3,000 lakes and ponds; 30,000 miles of rivers and streams; and 5,500 campsites. From the "Great Camps" of the Gilded Age's rich and famous to Lake Placid, learn what makes this large tract of land just as important as the nation's federal reserves.

4. Exploring New Hampshire's White Mountains

29m

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Dive into the adventures within the White Mountain National Forest. There's Franconia Notch, home to the legendary (and defunct) rock formation, the Old Man of the Mountain; Crawford Notch State Park, founded the same year the White Mountain National Forest was established; and Bretton Woods, which lies at the base of Mount Washington.

5. The Yankee Coast: Plymouth to Montauk

25m

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Drive just an hour and a half from Plymouth to Newport and you can visit every single state park covered in this episode. Start with the Pilgrim Memorial (America's most famous rock), then journey to the masonry bastion of Fort Adams in Rhode Island, and end up at Montauk Point and Camp Hero State Parks at the far eastern tip of Long Island.

6. New Jersey Pineland Legends and Landscapes

25m

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A lurking, devilish crypto-creature. A ghost town from the 19th century. Towering coastal lights and undeveloped barrier islands. These are just a few of the many fascinating aspects of the state parks found inside New Jersey's Pinelands and the famous Jersey Shore, including Wharton State Forest and Island Beach State Park.

Extended Details

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Artists

The Great Coursesdirector
The Great Coursesproducer
Joe Yogerstactor