Access to this video is a benefit for members through PBS Passport.
Up Next
Back to Show
Wild Rivers with Tillie
Glen Canyon - Resurrection of a World Wonder
Season 1
Episode 106
Before it was flooded in 1963 with the construction of the dam, Glen Canyon had one of the highest concentrations of archaeological sites and was said to be more beautiful than the Grand Canyon. Now, prolonged drought and low water levels on Lake Powel are reviving this treasure from its watery grave. Come see what happens as a canyon and river return after a half century underwater.
Support Provided By
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Join the race to save the once prolific sockeye salmon, a crucial keystone species.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
A river trip through the Grand Canyon, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Learn about the challenges facing the Yampa River as demand grows while supply shrinks.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Traverse the Rio Grande through a desert teeming with wildlife and abundant flora.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
The mighty Yampa river, one of the last free-flowing rivers in North America.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Experience the Snake River through the Native American voices sharing their homelands.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Go off the beaten path to encounter a gem of a river set in a desert environment.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Travel the Grand Canyon and meet the Tribes who call it home.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:46
Ride the thrilling yet family friendly whitewater and explore this wild American icon