Narrated by acclaimed film-maker Ken Burns, this documentary showcases the beauty and history of the region - truly the treasure of the Gulf Coast. Stretching 160 miles from the Western coast of the Florida panhandle to islands in Mississippi, Gulf Islands National Seashore is rich in history, culture and natural beauty, with its sparkling emerald waters, snow-white crystalline sand, pristine beaches, barrier islands, salt marshes, bayous, forests of live oaks, pines and magnolias, winding nature trails, diverse array of wildlife and historic fort structures. From the time of early colonization to the Civil War to present day, the history of America begins in Gulf Islands - the largest national park unit in the United States featuring a seashore.
Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:56:46