Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild | Smithsonian Channel Film Series: America’s 250th

Smithsonian Channel Film Series: America’s 250th
From May to December, join us for our Smithsonian Channel Film Series celebrating and exploring America’s 250th through a variety of subjects! Starting on the first Saturday of the month, each film will air daily at 2:00pm for a full week (except Mondays), providing multiple opportunities to check it out. These screenings are free and open to the public.
 
Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild (August 1-7)
Explore the Yellowstone River and the many creatures that call it home. Hosted by Bill Pullman.
 
Yellowstone River is the longest undammed river in the contiguous 48 states, flowing with a wildness that is both violent and vital to the creatures that are drawn to its banks. From Yellowstone Lake, North America’s largest high-elevation body of water, to the Missouri River, follow its nearly 700-mile journey over falls and through canyons into America’s heartland. See how Yellowstone’s bison, otters, coyotes, and thrill-seekers adapt to–and thrive in–these wild, untamed waters.
TV-PG / 52 minutes
*Did you know that the National Park Service was established by President Woodrow Wilson on August 25, 1916?

May 2–8, 2026, 2 p.m. – America in Color: Coming to America
June 6–12, 2026, 2 p.m. – She the People: Votes for Women
July 4–10, 2026, 2 p.m. – A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America
August 1–7, 2026, 2 p.m. – Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild
September 5–11, 2026, 2 p.m. – The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
October 3–9, 2026, 2 p.m. – America in Color Titans of Industry
November 7–13, 2026, 2 p.m. – America in Color: Made in the USA
December 5–11, 2026, 2 p.m. – America in Color: Small Town Life