Fernbank Celebrates the USA

Special Film Selections

As part of the celebrations around America’s 250th Anniversary, Fernbank is showing film selections that highlight our nation. This limited schedule of films is only available from June 27 through July 5, 2026!

Horse Power 2D
10:15 a.m.
Runtime: 45 minutes
Travel across continents to discover the power and depth of horses and their enduring bonds with humans. Experience stories of courage, connection and survival as the lives of horses and humans intertwine across cultures, landscapes and climates. From the conservation of wild horses to competitive racing and equine therapy, our connection with horses reaches beyond the screen.

Into America’s Wild 3D
11:15 a.m.
Runtime: 45 minutes
Narrated by Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, Into America’s Wild is a cross-country trek via kayak, hot air balloon, train, zipline, bike, kite surfboard and more through some of the most beautiful and unknown wonders of the nation.  Through incredible footage, stretching from the wilds of Alaska to the hills of the Appalachian Trail, this film celebrates nature’s allure and highlights the joy and inspiration that comes from spending time outside.

National Parks Adventure 2D
12:15 p.m. & 4:15 p.m.
Runtime: 45 minutes
A MacGillivray Freeman film produced in association with Brand USA and narrated by Academy Award® winner Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure is acclaimed filmmaker Greg MacGillivray’s most visually ambitious giant-screen film to date—a film that offers not only a sweeping overview of the national parks’ history, but is equal parts adrenaline-pumping odyssey and soulful reflection on what the wilderness means to us all.

Wings Over Water 3D
1:15 p.m.
Runtime: 45 minutes
Wings Over Water tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird families – the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler and the Mallard Duck – through extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors. Audiences will be captivated by the triumphs and challenges of these remarkable creatures that defy all odds and soar across mountains, deserts, cities and forests as they head home to raise their young.

America’s Musical Journey 2D
2:15 p.m.
Runtime: 45 minutes
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In the film, America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

Grand Canyon Adventure 3D
3:15 p.m.
Runtime: 45 minutes
See the world in a new way when you dive into the heart of the beautiful Grand Canyon. Awe-inspiring landscapes surround viewwers as they rush down the mighty Colorado River on a whitewater raft with environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., anthropologist Wade Davis and their daughters. This thrilling expedition showcases river rafting and family adventure while discussing the importance of conservation. Music by the Dave Matthews Band further sets the mood for every twist and turn of this unforgettable voyage.