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Wild Rivers with Tillie
Grand Canyon Connections
Season 1
Episode 109
The Colorado River traverses through the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Deep in the canyon are wild rapids, pristine waterfalls and ancient ruins. Six million people visit the Rim each year, but few float down this Wild River. Discover how our group of travelers, who begin as strangers, are transformed and connected by the power and magic of the River.
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Join the race to save the once prolific sockeye salmon, a crucial keystone species.
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Learn about the challenges facing the Yampa River as demand grows while supply shrinks.
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Traverse the Rio Grande through a desert teeming with wildlife and abundant flora.
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Come see what happens when a canyon and river return after a half century underwater.
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The mighty Yampa river, one of the last free-flowing rivers in North America.
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Experience the Snake River through the Native American voices sharing their homelands.
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Go off the beaten path to encounter a gem of a river set in a desert environment.
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Travel the Grand Canyon and meet the Tribes who call it home.
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Ride the thrilling yet family friendly whitewater and explore this wild American icon