National Parks Series Promotes Preservation While Capturing their Beauty

While they may seem under appreciated by some, the treasures of the U.S. National Park system have been set aside by the American people to preserve, protect, and share, the legacies of this land. People from all around the world visit national parks to experience America's story and marvel at its natural wonders. National Park enthusiasts are in for a special treat this fall with the debut of Filmmaker Ken Burns' series, The National Parks: America's Best Idea. Nearly a decade in the making, The National Parks: America's Best Idea is a visual feast, featuring some of the most extensive, breathtaking images of the national parks system every captured on film. The compelling series is sure to give viewers insight on the importance of these land sites' preservation and protection from destruction. Video clips from the series, which first airs September 27, are available for viewing on PBS' Web site. In the meantime National Park fans can also enjoy the vivid presentation of the Janson Media program Timeless: A National Parks Odyssey, showcasing David Fortney's Emmy award-winning cinematography of 18 of North America's most naturally beautiful landscapes. Timeless: A National Parks Odyssey is an informative and impressive presentation, for nature lovers and travel enthusiasts. With a mix of aerial, still, and time lapse photography, award winning cinematographer David Fortney has captured some of the most amazing visuals of North American National Parks. Fluid, masterful camera work and aerial photography give viewers the sensation of soaring over and through the landscapes of Joshua Tree, Olympic, Point. Lobos, Redwood, Salt Point, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and more. Complemented by an exquisitely lush soundtrack composed by new age musician Patrick O"Hearn (available now on Amazon), the film contains breathtaking natural beauty of 18 different National Parks, each with its own unique grace and splendor. Viewers visit Arches, Banff, Bryce, Canyonlands, Death Valley, Denali, Glacier, Grand Teton, Jasper, Joshua Tree, Olympic, Point. Lobos, Redwood, Salt Point, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion and the Grand Canyon. Produced by David Fortney Films, Timeless: A National Parks Odyssey is an informative and impressive presentation, for nature lovers and travel enthusiasts.