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The Desert Speaks
Grand Canyon, The Human Touch
Season 15
Episode 1509
Host David Yetman joins his brother, geologist Dick Yetman, for an exploration of the traces of humans along the Colorado River and Grand Canyon region. They observe sacred salt mines from the boat, visit the intersection of the Little Colorado River with the main river, learn the history of rapids and spend time with scientists studying the effects of the Glen Canyon Dam.
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The final episode in the Galapagos Islands features some of the “newer” islands.
Host David Yetman hops into a motorcycle sidecar to explore Wyoming’s Red Desert
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Travel through the desert with the inventor of goat packing, John Mionczynski.
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Learn how Tohono O’Odham tribal members are passing down traditions.
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Explore Andean Condors and learn their ritualistic significance to native people.
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Examine pre-Incan ruins before venturing to the skies for a view of the Nazca lines.
