Alaska's National Parks: Treasures Of The Great Land
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Alaska's 16 national parks cover 54 million acres of stunning scenery, wildlife, and historic importance. Focuses on five parks: Katmai, with brown bears and fly-fishing; Wrangell-Saint Elias, holding the Denali Reserve Wildlife Sanctuary; Klondike Gold Rush and its unique history; Glacier Bay; and the Far North Region that combines desert and tundra. Shows and explains the Aurora Borealis phenomenon.
Media Details
Runtime: 21 minutes 12 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Sports and Recreation
- Subtopic: Travel, U.S. Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 10
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- Release Year: 2002
- Producer/Distributor: Discovery School
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