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Headwaters Down
Headwaters Down: Part 2
Lasting bonds are forged as five friends finish a paddling journey down the James River.
Headwaters Down: Part 1
Paddle into the past with a crew of five friends as they begin their 350-mile journey down the James River, finding misadventures and unexpected beauty from the headwaters to the Chesapeake Bay. Once the most polluted river in America, the James is a living monument to nature's resilience, humanity's capacity for change, and how the most profound answers await us in our backyard.
Headwaters Down: Part 1
Season 2025 Episode 101 | 56m 51s | CC
Five friends paddle through misadventure and unexpected beauty on the James River. Beginning on the clear headwaters of a mountain stream, the crew discovers newfound joy, ancient history and profound wisdom as they follow the river 250 miles to their hometown. An ode to local adventure and camaraderie in the outdoors, Headwaters Down is an inspiring reminder to explore the world around you.
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