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Wild Nevada
Episode 802: Prehistoric Southern Nevada
Season 8
Episode 2
This episode takes host Chris Orr from Ice Age Fossils State Park outside of North Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park as she explores some of the prehistoric history of the region. Along the way, she also encounters some innovative new recreational offerings with the Nevada State Parks Foundation, Las Vegas Brewing Company, and Tarantula Ranch Camp.
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Lehman Caves, Baker, as well as hikes on Wheeler Peak and the Bristlecone-Glacier Trail
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Obsidian hunting and a hike to the Tripoint Trail where Oregon, California and Nevada meet
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The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument and explore Mojave National Preserve
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