National Parks from Above - Season 1

The Cairngorms National Park in Scotland is a rugged expanse of mountains, forests and atmospheric lochs, where a vibrant local community ensures their unique heritage is preserved and celebrated.

Iceland's national parks are filled with natural wonders. In Vatnajokull National Park, we meet the scientists utilising this otherworldly environment to help plan for future missions to Mars.

Snowdonia National Park in Wales is a geological wonderland of breath-taking mountains, rugged valleys and sandy coastlines. The landscape and culture are steeped in industrial heritage.

Goreme National Park in Turkey sits within a mystical landscape filled with rocky spires and smooth wind-cut valleys, but hidden within this spectacular scene is the story of those who have carved out a life here. For thousands of years, people have lived within the caves that litter the park's cliffs and the so-called 'fairy chimneys' scattered throughout.

Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina boasts magical glaciers, where the Southern Patagonian Ice Field meets the Andes Mountains. It's a windswept wilderness filled with snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, and vibrant communities whose lives are intimately connected to the land.

The Cevennes National Park in France is a remote expanse filled with emerald-green valleys and crowned by some of the darkest night skies in Europe. Despite the tranquillity of this area, beneath the surface is an active population working hard to keep the park's traditions alive and its identity intact.