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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Colorado's Rocky Mountains
Season 3
Episode 305
Life in the alpine exists on the fringe. It’s hard to believe that life could persist here, let alone flourish. From beautiful alpine flowers to mountain goats and the shy pika, life is abundant. Join Patrick as he explores just how life thrives in the Colorado Rockies, the rooftop of America.
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