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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: Wilderness of Ice, Salmon, and Human History
Season 9
Episode 904
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In the Americas with David Yetman
The Depths of the Canyon and its Offspring
Season 9
Episode 902
Phantom Ranch, accessible only by trail, is the Grand Canyon's sole permanent settlement. From there west, the canyon narrows and darkens as the Colorado River carves its way throughthe oldest rock in the Southwest. From the north and south sides, canyons “slots” reach the churning river. Finally, the tamed river meets the placid waters beyond.
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The Cascade Range, born from volcanoes, reveals a stunning variety of landscapes and towns.
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Oaxaca's extraordinary diversity is evident in both its Pacific waters and its local communities.
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Local farmers resist the onslaught of megafarms through traditional agricultural practices.
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In the forests of Chiapas, archaeologists are uncovering the millenia-old works of the Lacandones.
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Ketchikan is home to temperate rainforests and Misty Fjords accessible only by boat and air.
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Islands of Mexico's Sea of Cortés are a refuge for sea creatures in a time of climate change.
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At New Orleans on the Mississippi River the Army Corps of Engineers meets an epic challenge.
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Brazil's Krahó survive on their traditional lands, protecting their culture and ancient ways.
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Brasilia, Brazil sits on a plateau home to cliffs, waterfalls, indigenous folk, and pioneers.
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Puerto Rico is a U.S. colony in the tropical Caribbean with its distinct history and culture.
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For millennia turquoise has been the choice for indigenous Southwestern jewelers, and others.
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In coastal Oaxaca runaway slaves joined indigenous folk in their communities and culture.