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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan

The Great Plains, an Ever-Changing Tapestry

Season 1 Episode 110

Nebraska may not be your first choice for a summer vacation, but if you love wildlife you might want to reconsider. This is the heart of the Great Plains, the heartland of the continent that is tied to every corner and every life. Join Patrick on an unforgettable voyage of discovery through this immense sea of grass as he explores the ever-changing tapestry of the Great Plains.

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The Clemson Forest – From Tragedy to Triumph
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Join Patrick as he explores the Clemson Forest.
The Clemson Forest – A Backyard Bounty of Life
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The Clemson Experimental Forest in the Piedmont of South Carolina.
Frogs – Spring’s Symphony in Peril
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Join Patrick uncover the seldom seen frogs in the Southeast.
South Texas – The Border
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Join Patrick as he explores the volatile border region of South Texas.
South Texas – A Hint of the Tropics
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Join Patrick as he explores a land of Green Jays and Plain Chachalacas in South Texas.
Colorado’s Rocky Mts. – Challenges, Changes
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Join Patrick as he explores the challenges that are happening in the Colorado Rockies.
Colorado's Rocky Mountains
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Join Patrick as he explores just how life thrives in the Colorado Rockies.
The Trans Pecos – A Changing Landscape
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Join Patrick as he continues to explore the Mexican border region of the Trans Pecos.
West Texas – The Trans Pecos
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Join Patrick as he explores the strange and exotic life of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Catalina Island – The Jewel of the Pacific
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Join Patrick as he continues to explore this land where man and island coexist.
Catalina Island – A Natural History Fairytale
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Catalina Island, A Natural History Fairy tale.
Hummingbirds – Life in Fast Forward
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Few creatures capture our attention and admiration more than hummingbirds
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