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Ken Burns' documentary, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea", came as the National Park System approaches its centennial in 2016 and is transforming its role from saving natural wonders like Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and Yosemite to becoming... Full Article at Albany Times-Union
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