Back to Show
Overview
Climbers’ Paradise is the Last Refuge for an Ancient Species
Season 1
Episode 5
It’s called the Land of Arches. With more than 100 natural sandstone arches, Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is a breathtaking natural spectacle. The gorge is considered one of the world’s premier rock climbing destinations. It’s also a haven for rare plants and animals. Why? The rugged topography that makes this place so conducive for climbing has also created a place where rare species thrive.
Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By

13:34
The Caribbean town of Plymouth lies frozen in the ash of a devastating volcano.

12:10
Meet the axolotl, Mexico City’s endangered, smiling salamander.

10:48
North Carolina’s Outer Banks may be one of the most dangerous coastlines in the world.

12:13
Florida's once endangered crocodiles are making a very unlikely comeback!

13:32
Scientists find the exact time of a massive quake using trees, soil and human records.

12:24
Can new scientific research help unravel the mystery of Cahokia's disappearance?

16:32
What happened to the once lush, now desert-like Colorado River Delta?

9:34
How is this groundbreaking experiment in Ecuador helping deforested rainforests recover?

10:06
Sea otters play a vital role in maintaining the balance of sensitive kelp forests.

10:14
Exploring LIDAR: Tech using lasers to reveal the deep history beneath our world’s surface.

13:02
Joe visits the world’s largest crane, an engineering feat helping to fight climate change.

9:46
These secret islands of the Everglades might be the key to saving it.