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Expeditions with Patrick McMillan
Blue Ridge, A Crucible of Life
The Southern Blue Ridge escarpment has served as a refuge for life in changing climates.
Grassy Balds, The Heart of Rone
Naturalist, author, educator and Emmy-winning host Dr. Patrick McMillan embarks on fascinating adventures throughout North and South America in Expeditions with Patrick McMillan. This series overflows with compelling wildlife and wilderness footage captured in the United States and beyond. McMillan's passion and contagious enthusiasm for the natural world is evident as he journeys across America.
Grassy Balds, The Heart of Rone
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan Season 1 Episode 112 | 27m 17s | CC
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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