Secrets of the National Parks (2020– ) User Reviews

Great subject, so much beauty is spoiled by low frame rate

[phatworld · 7/10 · 7 January 2021]

This might be the Amazon prime version, but with very good bandwidth, it apoears to be shot in high resolution low frame rate, around 5-10fps. It looks horribly jittery, notably the Alaskan episode the last one. I would give this a 7 if I could stand the jumpy footage.

Nice overall look at the areas, set in a travelogue format

[chpofficerphil · 7/10 · 11 August 2020]

Series #1 has five episodes. They look at some of the highlights, and less visited spots in these areas. It covers the Southwest, Glacier, Zion and Bryce, Denali and Hawaii's National Parks. Each episode last a little less than an hour.

The style is easy going with lots of very good videos. The commentary is informative. There are also some quick interviews from people who either work there, or are very familiar with the area. Some episodes also look at the indigenous culture. They have a little bit of something for all kinds of travelers: luxury, back packers, rugged folks, and those looking to take it easy.

I have been all over the Southwest, Zion & Bryce and Glacier, and their coverage was good. I thought it was a bit long on the hotels which might be available in each park, but it did not come off as a ad. I did like that they did, in deed, show several of the off the beaten path destinations within each park.