In the leadup to the September premiere of "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," we bring you five mini-documentaries by Ken Burns that celebrate the "untold stories" of our national parks. Here is one of five, a piece called "Mount Rushmore: Telling America's Stories." Enjoy!

 

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With the death of Michael Jackson, I am reminded of the immense power of music. From all corners of the world, people are blasting MJ tunes, inspired and moved by his music. When you think about it, what else unifies people like music? What else makes such a profound impact on the way we think and feel? Tonight's "Nova: Musical Minds" explores music's ability to heal the body and mind.

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Some of the most memorable trips I've taken have been to our national parks: trekking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back up again (sore is an understatement!); hiking through the Narrows of Zion National Park, a wet and wild scramble that snakes through 18 miles of towering canyon; stumbling by moonlight to Delicate Arch in Utah's Arches National Park. What are your national park memories? Share your stories here using PBS' storyshare tool. 
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Students and parents from Centennial, Connection and Homestead Elementary share what it was like to be involved in Super School News.
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Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a free AAA membership valued at $73. We are giving away 4 AAA memberships!
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Tim Sarmo from the Town of Palisade talks about about the local farmer's market.
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Cooling your home is one of the most costly expenses you incur as a homeowner, so it is important to keep your system tuned and maintained.
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In 2006, Colorado led the nation in foreclosures. Where do things stand now?
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Colorado youth organizations are reaching out to minority and underserved children to help them engage with nature. Here, we spotlight three organizations doing important work.
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Rocky Mountain PBS is rolling out an exciting initiative called "Facing the Mortgage Crisis." It's part of a nationwide information and outreach blitz by PBS stations in partnership with public radio stations. Here in Colorado we've partnered with KUNC, community radio for Northern Colorado, and KUVO, Denver's jazz and public radio station. Together we're working to connect our viewers and listeners to helpful information on what you can do if you're facing financial difficulties with respect to housing and where to go for advice.

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