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A Journey in the Wild American West

A Journey in the Wild American West

★ 8.0/10•2026•53m•Documentary
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From the Californian desert to the rainforests of Alaska, naturalist and writer Louis-Marie Blanchard sets out on a 5,000-kilometre journey in the footsteps of ecological pioneer John Muir. Through the emblematic landscapes that Muir helped to save, he sets out to meet the men and women who keep alive his fight to preserve the wilderness. A journey of initiation, poetry and commitment, driven by a deep and intimate admiration for the man who changed his life.

Christophe Raylat · Director

Louis-Marie Blanchard · Writer

Christophe Raylat · Writer

StatusReturning Series
Runtime53m
LanguageFR
First Air DateMar 8, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - California's National ParksE153m

California's National Parks

In search of the legacy held by the world's first protected natural areas, writer and naturalist Louis-Marie Blanchard travels through California's great national parks, following in the footsteps of John Muir, the pioneer of nature conservation. During his journey, he meets people who work tirelessly to protect wild nature.

Mar 8, 2026

Episode 2 - Oregon's Hidden TreasuresE253m

Oregon's Hidden Treasures

Writer and naturalist Louis-Marie Blanchard explores the lesser-known natural wonders of the American West, from the long-lived pines of the White Mountains to the majestic volcanoes of Oregon. Human activity has massively impacted and forever altered these landscapes; today, many animal and plant species are threatened with extinction.

Mar 8, 2026

Episode 3 - Wild AlaskaE353m

Wild Alaska

In Alaska, Louis-Marie Blanchard visits the Tlingit people, who are experiencing a cultural renaissance, climbs the Muir Glacier, scarred by climate change, and addresses the current challenges of nature conservation. Primeval forests, brown bears, fjords, and animistic traditions paint a vivid picture of the beauty and fragility of the boreal wilderness.

Mar 8, 2026

Actors

Louis-Marie Blanchard

Self - Host

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