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Ancient peoples of the Colorado Plateau

Ancient peoples of the Colorado Plateau

Season 10 Episode 1002
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The Northern Jaguar Preserve

The Northern Jaguar Preserve

Season 10 Episode 1004
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As the Waters of Lake Powell Recede

As the Waters of Lake Powell Recede

Season 10 Episode 1007
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Christopher Columbus, his time and his plans

Christopher Columbus, his time and his plans

Season 10 Episode 1009
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1492: Americans Discover Europe

1492: Americans Discover Europe

Season 10 Episode 1010
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Popolocas and Their Heritage in Mexico

Popolocas and Their Heritage in Mexico

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In the America's with David Yetman

Slickrocks and Monuments in the Four Corners

Season 10 Episode 1001

Nowhere else in the world offers a more graphic view of deep forces of geology at work than the Four Corners portion of the Colorado Plateau. The arid climate,peculiar volcanoes, powerful forces of erosion, and clashes of tectonic plates makes for the highest concentration of national park features in the United States. Travel from deserts to forests and move through the spectacular formations.

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