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The Desert Speaks
Exploring Arizona's "Big Empty"
Season 17
Episode 1701
Known as the “Arizona Strip,” this topographically rough area is free of paved roads and other amenities, but has a rich geological and natural history. Trek through the “Big Empty” to examine evidence of early settlements, investigate high desert plants and learn about a project helping to increase the population of a rare and magnificent creature.
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