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The Grand Canyon: A World Treasure at Risk

Season 1 Episode 102 | 26m 46s

Even one of America’s most beloved National Parks faces threats from mining, dams, drought and development. From the rim to the river, join us for this rare opportunity to meet Native American Tribes whose origins are here. Raft the canyon’s mighty rapids from dam to dam through some of the oldest geology on earth, and learn about this River that provides water and power to 40 million people.

Aired: 01/31/23 | Expires: 04/08/23
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Go off the beaten path to encounter a gem of a river set in a desert environment.
Experience the Snake River through the Native American voices sharing their homelands.
Traverse the Rio Grande through a desert teeming with wildlife and abundant flora.
Ride the thrilling yet family friendly whitewater and explore this wild American icon
The mighty Yampa river, one of the last free-flowing rivers in North America.
Learn about the challenges facing the Yampa River as demand grows while supply shrinks.
A river trip through the Grand Canyon, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
Join the race to save the once prolific sockeye salmon, a crucial keystone species.
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Go off the beaten path to encounter a gem of a river set in a desert environment.
Experience the Snake River through the Native American voices sharing their homelands.
Traverse the Rio Grande through a desert teeming with wildlife and abundant flora.
Ride the thrilling yet family friendly whitewater and explore this wild American icon
The mighty Yampa river, one of the last free-flowing rivers in North America.
Learn about the challenges facing the Yampa River as demand grows while supply shrinks.
A river trip through the Grand Canyon, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
Join the race to save the once prolific sockeye salmon, a crucial keystone species.