Ken Burns takes on Colbert...

If you are watching WPT this week, it is hard to miss Ken Burns' The National Parks: America's Best Idea. And, that's a good thing, because the program's rich historical information and lush high-definition video takes viewers across the United States and through the amazing vistas of the National Park System.

Last week, Ken Burns sparred with humorous TV personality Stephen Colbert on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report to talk about the nation's great places and the importance of their protection.

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And, if you missed the documentary's first installment Sunday night, PBS has made it available for free viewing online for a limited time. Watch it by clicking this link.

In Memory of Mary Travers...

Mary Travers, vocalist from the groundbreaking folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away Sept. 16 of complications from cancer.

In addition to her worldwide musical career and her work for numerous social causes, Travers often lent her voice in support of public television during the past decades.

Her singing partners -- Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey -- share their memories in touching statements on marytravers.com.

The video clip below captures beloved performances of "Puff the Magic Dragon" from their 1988 Holiday concert on PBS.

Quilt Expo is this week!

The fifth-annual Quilt Expo is coming this week -- Sept. 10-12 in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Quilters and quilt enthusiasts from all over the country will come together to peruse the artistry and diverse techniques of fellow quilters, and to learn and draw inspiration from quilting experts.

WPT and Nancy Zieman Productions^TM present this premier quilting event, which offers a 10-category juried and judged quilt contest, lectures and workshops with leading educators, appearances by Nancy Zieman from Sewing With Nancy^© and a 75,000-square-foot vendor mall brimming with quilting supplies, notions and innovative equipment. Throughout the event, stage presentations provide practical advice, tips and techniques.

For complete Quilt Expo details, and information on tickets and registration for lectures, workshops and evening events, visit wiquiltexpo.com or phone 866-297-6545.