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National Parks Exploration Series - The Grand Canyon

National Parks Exploration Series - The Grand Canyon

G 2002 · 80 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

There is no place like it on the planet. Commonly called the four corners region, it contains more National Parks and Monuments than anywhere else in the world.Go on a thrilling exploration that uncovers the geology of the Colorado Plateau and the forces that have shaped this marvelous landscape. Enjoy breath-taking aerial views as you soar over hundreds of acres of awe-inspiring beauty. Discover the mystery and wonder of the Grand Canyon first-hand through in-depth interviews with the park rangers and ground tours that take you through the park just as if you were there yourself. The Colorado Plateau spans more than the states of New York, Illinois, Georgia and Virginia combined. Amidst all that landscape is one special gift for the human soul. To understand the awe-inspiring beauty is present in this one particular region of the planet, this thrilling exploration that uncovers the geology of the Colorado Plateau and the forces that have shaped this marvelous landscape.

Directed by Ron Meyer · Written by Ron Meyer

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