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The Driest Desert in the World

The Driest Desert in the World

Season 14 Episode 1401
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Ancient Andean Civilizations

Ancient Andean Civilizations

Season 14 Episode 1402
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People and Their Prickly Plants

People and Their Prickly Plants

Season 14 Episode 1403
26:14
The Lost Palm Weavers of Sonora

The Lost Palm Weavers of Sonora

Season 14 Episode 1404
26:14
Monumental Dunes

Monumental Dunes

Season 14 Episode 1405
26:14
Tracks in the Shifting Sand

Tracks in the Shifting Sand

Season 14 Episode 1406
26:14
Sea to Sky: Along an Incan Road

Sea to Sky: Along an Incan Road

Season 14 Episode 1407
26:14
Peru's Canyon of the Condor

Peru's Canyon of the Condor

Season 14 Episode 1408
26:14
Desolation Canyon River

Desolation Canyon River

Season 14 Episode 1409
26:14
Living Traditions of the Tohono O'odham

Living Traditions of the Tohono O'odham

Season 14 Episode 1410
26:14
Goat Packing in the Red Desert

Goat Packing in the Red Desert

Season 15 Episode 1501
26:20

Wyoming's Red Desert

Season 15 Episode 1502
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The Desert Speaks

Baja Boojums: Bizarre Plants

Season 13 Episode 13

Turning inland, the intrepid travelers begin a thorough investigation into the weird, wild plants of Baja California. They quickly encounter the mystical, mythical Boojum tree. One of the oddest plants imaginable, the Boojum tree is leafless for most of the year and looks a bit like an upturned turnip. Along the continuing journey to the Pacific side, the wonders of Baja unfold.