This fall, we’ll be airing Ken Burns’ newest documentary, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”. We also want to produce our own program based on experiences of our viewers.

We’re interested in personal stories involving any of the 58 national parks across the country. Do you, or someone you know, have a story to share? Whether it’s with home movies of your childhood trip to Yellowstone or snapshots from Ellis Island, we’d love to see them and make them a part of our program.

Here’s how to submit your story:

1. Please print, read and sign this consent form. (PDF) (Download Adobe Reader to view the PDF)

2. Send the form along with your videotapes, DVDs and images to:

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SUBMISSIONS AND USAGE POLICY

This policy explains how the “Mail Us Your National Parks Stories ” feature of WNET.ORG’s web site collects and uses information submitted by site visitors. We recognize the value of personal privacy and copyright protection and wish to protect your information and copyright holders. This “Mail Us Your National Parks Stories” feature is maintained and hosted as a collaboration between WNET.ORG, PBS, and participating PBS affiliate stations.

Content submitted by the public

Submissions will be accepted until March 10th, 2010.

Policies governing your submission of content

You are responsible for the content of any information you submit to the “Mail Us Your National Parks Stories” feature of this web site. The Information sumbitted on this feature does not necessarily reflect the views of PBS and in no event shall PBS assume or have any responsibility or liability for any information posted to this feature or for any claims, damages or losses resulting from the use and/or appearance of such information on this feature.

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Thank you for your interest in this feature, and we can’t wait to see your submissions!