In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) doubling the holdings of the NPS. Interviews with Carter as well as proponents and opponents of the legislation are interspersed with dramatic footage from the parks created by this act.

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Alaska's Wild Legacy

Our everglades visitor moves through the park on her own and considers some of the unifying themes of The Everglades National Park. She is eventually revealed to be the newest park ranger, Ranger Laura.

Conclusion

Ranger Daniel teaches our Everglades visitor about the Florida Bay. They hop on a boat together to explore the muddy bay, and discuss various flora and fauna, as well as tidal and salinity cycles.

Florida Bay

Ranger Ally gives our Everglades visitor a tour of the Mangrove habitat. She describes how the mangrove habitat is intertidal, and talks about the beneficial effects of tides on the mangroves. They discuss the mangrove life cycle, and local flora/fauna.

Mangrove Forest

Ranger Greg gives our everglades visitor a tour of the Slough habitat. He begins by describing it as the "beating heart" of the Everglades, then goes on to list the abundant fauna of the habitat after discussing the water cycle.

Slough

Ranger Yvette introduces the everglades visitor to the Cypress Dome habitat. She explains why the habitat is called a "dome", speaks about the nature of cypress trees, and identifies several types of fauna and flora. She also talks about watermarks and levels

Cypress Dome

Ranger Christeal discusses the properties of the Sawgrass Prairie. She describes the ebb and flow of the river of grass, and describes much of the native flora and fauna. She also talks about the properties of Periphyton and the local food chain.

Sawgrass Prairie

Ranger Nic talks about the Pine Rocklands. He describes its status as an endangered habitat, and details many of its interesting features. They come across the nests of several species of birds, and discuss the benefits of fire to the rocklands.

Pine Rocklands

Ranger Jenny describes the properties of the Hardwood Hammock. She explains how the hammock is a raised area, naturally protected by a thick canopy and walls of native vegetation. They encounter a great deal of unique flora and fauna.

Hardwood Hammock

Timucuan Preserve: The rich history of the Timucuan Preserve is discussed. Native Americans, Spanish, French, and African Americans all have contributed to the region’s cultural heritage. Wildlife present and types of activities available at the park are also mentioned.

Ecology and History

Yosemite National Park: Horsetail Fall is a small, ephemeral waterfall that flows over the eastern edge of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. For two weeks in February, the setting sun striking the waterfall creates a deep orange glow that resembles Yosemite's historic, "Firefall."

Horsetail Fall

Yosemite National Park: Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in North America, and is a powerful presence in Yosemite Valley. From winter ice to spring flood to autumn dryness, this magnificent waterfall is a dynamic force of nature.

Yosemite Falls

Grand Canyon NP: Join park ranger Patrick Gamman for an insider’s look at Lee’s Ferry.

Video - Insider's Look - Park Ranger Pat Gamman Visits Lees Ferry along the Colorado River

Grand Canyon NP: Who or what are the “Four Sisters?” Join park rangers Emily Davis and Patrick Gamman to find out.

Video - Insider's Look - Finding the Four Sisters

Glacier National Park: At Two Dog Flats, visitors have the opportunity to see prairies run into mountains and the rich biological diversity associated with these different landscapes. Listen in to hear about the wildlife that can be seen and other information about the area.

Going-to-the-Sun Road: Two Dog Flats

If you are looking for a great spot to explore the beauty of nature, then this collection is for you. A number of locations in national parks around the country are discussed.

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Places of Environmental Interest

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