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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!

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A celebration of the natural wonder and power of nature in our backyard. From iconic places to secret gems, this series will open the gateways for all to explore the breadth of the beauty and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    America's National Parks Season 1 Episode 2 - Yosemite
    8.2/10(42 votes)

    #1 - Yosemite

    S1:E2

    Witness wild Yosemite—from lush valley floors to soaring alpine peaks. An intimate look at life surviving and thriving in an epic National Park.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. America's National Parks Season 1 Episode 4 - Badlands
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    #2 - Badlands

    S1:E4

    Badlands National Park is an ancient land full of rugged beauty. Once an inland ocean, it’s now home to some of America's most iconic species.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. America's National Parks Season 2 Episode 5 - Voyageurs
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Voyageurs

    S2:E5

    Tucked away in a corner of Minnesota, Voyageurs is a hidden gem full of secrets and surprises. Experience its wildlife and stunning beauty, from the icy grips of winter to the height of summer blooms. Accessible only by boat, this watery wonderland is a mosaic of beautifully clear lakes and pristine forest and home to some of North America’s most iconic species: wolves, moose and great grey owls.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. America's National Parks Season 1 Episode 3 - Big Bend
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Big Bend

    S1:E3

    Big Bend National Park—a vast wilderness of mountains, deserts and rivers. A sanctuary for life, deep in the heart of Texas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. America's National Parks Season 1 Episode 5 - Hawai'i Volcanoes
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Hawai'i Volcanoes

    S1:E5

    Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park—home to unique wildlife and the most active volcanoes on earth. Witness the natural wonders of this sacred land.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. America's National Parks Season 1 Episode 1 - Grand Canyon
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    #6 - Grand Canyon

    S1:E1

    In Grand Canyon National Park, discover how animals exploit the land, relying on each other to survive in a place of conflict, but also cooperation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. America's National Parks Season 2 Episode 4 - Lake Clark
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Lake Clark

    S2:E4

    Lake Clark National Park is a hidden gem where animals, plants and people all coexist in harmony. Established in 1980, the park protects the headwaters of the largest sockeye salmon run left on Earth. It’s one of the best places to watch brown bears in America and preserves the Dena’ina, an Indigenous culture whose people still live here sustainably off the land.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. America's National Parks Season 2 Episode 1 - Grand Teton
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Grand Teton

    S2:E1

    The soaring peaks, lush meadows and endless forests draw nearly 4 million visitors yearly. However, often hidden from view, a hardy cast of animals, from tiny pikas to grizzly bears, tough it out to survive in this iconic, wild wonder of the West. Explore this 300,000-acre patchwork of protected lands and the fascinating hidden lives of those that call Grand Teton National Park home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. America's National Parks Season 2 Episode 3 - Channel Islands
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Channel Islands

    S2:E3

    Discovering Channel Islands: a hidden chain of wild islands in plain sight of Los Angeles—this is the Galapagos of the North. After a short boat ride through the bountiful ocean, you arrive to find rugged beaches, mountains and forests, with unique plants and animals found nowhere else, like the miniature Channel Island fox, the dazzling Garibaldi fish and the rare brown pelican.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. America's National Parks Season 2 Episode 2 - Biscayne
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Biscayne

    S2:E2

    Just below Miami, hidden beneath the waves, is a giant nursery: Biscayne National Park. Thousands of animals come to rear their young or deposit them safely in the sand. Turtles, crocodiles, sharks and manatees all depend on the park as a place of refuge in a world of dangers. Biscayne National Park doesn’t just protect its wildlife; it also protects us.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Yosemite" is the best rated episode of "America's National Parks". It scored 8.2/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/30/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Badlands".