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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan

Grassy Balds, The Heart of Rone

Season 1 Episode 112

Few places can inspire a naturalist as much as Roan Mountain. This is one of North America’s greatest and most beautiful natural areas. The crown jewels of this highland are its grassy balds, vast treeless grasslands that are reminiscent of prairies. They shelter many rare and endangered species and connect man to the natural world as poignantly as possible.

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Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina Part 2
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Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grassland.
Rediscovering Catesby’s Carolina Part 1
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Imagine a Carolina where Bison, Elk and Wolves roam vast grasslands.
Mountain Bogs – Threatened Heritage
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Join Patrick as he explores our mountain bogs.
Gardening for Life – Transforming Your Landscape for Life
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Join Patrick as he explores how your landscape can be transformed into a crucible of life
Jocassee – The Jewel of the Escarpment
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Jocassee is a place that is both well-known and still somewhat unexplored.
The New River Valley – Ancient Landscapes
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Join Patrick as he explores the unique life that has developed in this ancient valley.
Sound – The Fullness of Nature Part 2
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Can you imagine an early morning walk without the sounds of nature?
Sound – The Fullness of Nature (Part 1)
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Can you imagine an early morning walk without the sounds of nature?
Butterflies – Bringing Butterflies Home!
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Join Patrick as he explores the secret lives of butterflies.
California Superbloom – A World of Dramatic Change
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Join Patrick as he explores the deserts of California.
The Longleaf Empire – Francis Marion National Forest
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Join Patrick as he continues to explore the Longleaf Empire.
The Longleaf Empire – Appalachicola National Forest
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Join Patrick as he explores the Apalachicola National Forest.
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