America's National Monuments

America's National Monuments Legacy of the Great Plains

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Legacy of the Great Plains Plot

The Southern Plains are distinguished by short grass prairies, hot, dry summers, and cold, windy winters. But in spite of these extreme climatic conditions, the area is rich in human history. Indeed, the Southern Plains are called the cradle of North American culture.

America's National Monuments Legacy of the Great Plains aired on January 4th, 2006.

Legacy of the Great Plains Episodes

1. Devil's Tower National Monument

January 4th, 2006

2. Jewel Cave National Monument

January 11th, 2006

3. Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

January 18th, 2006

4. Pipestone National Monument

January 25th, 2006

5. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

February 1st, 2006

6. Scott's Bluff National Monument

February 8th, 2006

7. Homestead National Monument

February 15th, 2006

8. Alibates Flint Quarry National Monument

February 22nd, 2006

9. Capulin Volcano National Monument

March 1st, 2006

10. Fort Union National Monument

March 8th, 2006