The National Parks: America's Best Idea

Award-winning documentarian Ken Burns helms this six-part miniseries chronicling the development of America's national parks. Teaming with writer Dayton Duncan ("Mark Twain"), Burns spins compelling sagas of individual heroism set against the struggle to preserve majestic landscapes of natural beauty for future generations. Narrated by Peter Coyote; includes appearances by Tom Hanks, John Lithgow, Eli Wallach, and others. 12 1/2 hrs. Total on six discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; "making of" documentary; interview; featurette; outtakes; bonus shorts; more.