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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan

Ghosts of the Plains

Season 1 Episode 111 | 27m 17s

Imagine 30 million Bison and 4 billion Prairie Dogs sharing the plains with us. In only a decade these massive herds were all but extinguished. We look back at the actions of the people in the 19th century in disbelief; how could they do that? But did we learn from their mistakes, or are we doomed to repeat them?

Aired: 04/05/13
Distributed nationally by American Public Television.
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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Gardening for Life – Transforming Your Landscape for Life
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Episode: S4 E407 | 26:48
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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Jocassee – The Jewel of the Escarpment
Jocassee is a place that is both well-known and still somewhat unexplored.
Episode: S4 E406 | 26:48
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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Sound – The Fullness of Nature (Part 1)
Can you imagine an early morning walk without the sounds of nature?
Episode: S4 E403 | 26:48
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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Sound – The Fullness of Nature (Part 2)
Can you imagine an early morning walk without the sounds of nature?
Episode: S4 E404 | 26:51
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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Mountain Bogs – Threatened Heritage
Join Patrick as he explores our mountain bogs.
Episode: S4 E408 | 26:48
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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
The New River Valley – Ancient Landscapes
Join Patrick as he explores the unique life that has developed in this ancient valley.
Episode: S4 E405 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Butterflies – Bringing Butterflies Home!
Join Patrick as he explores the secret lives of butterflies.
Episode: S4 E402 | 26:48
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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
California Superbloom – A World of Dramatic Change
Join Patrick as he explores the deserts of California.
Episode: S4 E401 | 26:50
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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina (Part 2)
Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grassland.
Episode: S4 E410 | 26:48
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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina (Part 1)
Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grasslands.
Episode: S4 E409 | 26:48
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Join Patrick as he explores our mountain bogs.
Episode: S4 E408 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina (Part 2)
Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grassland.
Episode: S4 E410 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina (Part 1)
Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grasslands.
Episode: S4 E409 | 26:48
Watch • 26:50
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
California Superbloom – A World of Dramatic Change
Join Patrick as he explores the deserts of California.
Episode: S4 E401 | 26:50
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Gardening for Life – Transforming Your Landscape for Life
Join Patrick as he explores how your landscape can be transformed into a crucible of life
Episode: S4 E407 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Jocassee – The Jewel of the Escarpment
Jocassee is a place that is both well-known and still somewhat unexplored.
Episode: S4 E406 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Sound – The Fullness of Nature (Part 1)
Can you imagine an early morning walk without the sounds of nature?
Episode: S4 E403 | 26:48
Watch • 26:51
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Sound – The Fullness of Nature (Part 2)
Can you imagine an early morning walk without the sounds of nature?
Episode: S4 E404 | 26:51
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Butterflies – Bringing Butterflies Home!
Join Patrick as he explores the secret lives of butterflies.
Episode: S4 E402 | 26:48
Watch • 26:48
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
The New River Valley – Ancient Landscapes
Join Patrick as he explores the unique life that has developed in this ancient valley.
Episode: S4 E405 | 26:48