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"Recommended. A wonderful story and a fitting tribute to
the far-sighted environmentalists who saved the Muir Woods National
Monument." -Video Librarian Muir Woods is one of America's most beautiful national monuments. This is the story of Muir Woods and William Kent, who donated the original acreage of the park to the people of the US. Produced by Chip Taylor. 08DR IJSCA 20 min. Also available in Spanish. |
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Associated Article: In the Beginning:
Yellowstone -Smithsonian Magazine Yellowstone is still recovering from the fires of 1988. The regeneration of the burned area is "an unfinished song." Here we learn how the fires began and the methods used to fight and control them. Produced by Trailwood Films, Inc. 08DR/CL IJSCA 25 min. |
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"Highly Recommended. The incredible but fragile beauty of
Yosemite is beautifully captured. The consummate guide for ecologically
correct visitors to Yosemite, including geography, attractions, contacts,
weather, lodging, history, native residents, and the best way to enjoy and
preserve the natural setting." -EMRO Review "Recommended. A tribute to Yosemite, recommending all the outdoor activities that can be experienced there; also archival footage and native art help illustrate the history and development of this stunning region." -Booklist Yosemite. The name brings thoughts of grandeur to mind: Yosemite Falls, Half-Dome, Glacier Point, and El Capitan. And this spectacularly filmed documentary, starring Lee Majors, certainly explores and shares the wonder and history of this magnificent National Park, one of the greatest land reserves in the world. But also, its underlying theme is to help secure this "jewel of California's Sierra Nevada's" for generations to come. Yosemite is truly one of the world's greatest frontiers, and here we discover ways to enjoy the park while preserving its natural beauty. uty. Produced by AT, Intl. 07DR IJSCA 45 min. Associated Programs: Yosemite: Spirits Among the Rocks and Free Climb |
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The magical beauty of Yosemite has always captured the
imagination of those who visit this spectacular National Park, and this
documentary blends historical re-enactments of Yosemite's earliest
inhabitants, the Awaneechhe, along with stories from their living
descendants, the Miwok, and breathtaking, on-location cinematography to
offer a unique perspective of this naturally spiritual environment. Produced
by Forte Films, Inc. 08DR IJSCA 45 min. Associated Programs: Yosemite: Preserving the Wild and Free Climb |