National Parks: Playground or Paradise

Duration: 2000 Feet

Year Published: 1981

Creator: National Geographic Society (U.S.) Educational Services WQED

Complete Record: Presents both sides of the ongoing debate between conservationists and environmentalists over the use of the national parks. Visits to Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon point out the dilemma as attorney Eric Julber and professor of history and environmental studies Roderick Nash debate the issue.