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The National Parks: America's Best Idea

Renowned director Ken Burns presents the majesty of America’s natural treasures and the story of those who championed them.

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The National Parks: America's Best Idea

Renowned director Ken Burns presents the majesty of America’s natural treasures and the story of those who championed them.

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Be More Green

Take the Stewardship Pledge and learn what you can do to preserve our national parks.

Follow Viewer Tweets

See what viewers are tweeting about during this week's premiere of The National Parks: America's Best Idea

Storytelling Contest

My Parks! is KCTS 9's digital storytelling contest for students in grades 7-12. Click here to find out more.

Recommended Hikes

Looking for some great hikes at Mount Rainier, the Olympics or the Cascades? Check out these recommended hikes by the Washington Trails Association.

Watch Videos Online

KCTS 9 has an extensive online library of videos about local National Parks. Watch these videos now!

Share Your Story

Tell us about your first time visiting a national park. How old were you? What did you see there? You can upload old photos or videos to your story as well.

Get Involved

Looking for ways to get involved with the national parks? Take a look at some of our recommendations.

Map of Parks

How many National Parks are there in Washington? Click on our map to find out.


National Parks Service

Community Events

Check out upcoming National Parks events, lectures and film screenings hosted by KCTS 9.

What's the Media saying?

Read what others are saying about the National Parks.