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Episode 508: Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Wild Nevada is a travel-destination series that explores the interior of Nevada. Each program is filmed over two days. Hosts Chris Orr and Dave Santina begin their trip at starting point and travel to their destination. Along the way, they take short side trips to investigate points of interest and unique landmarks.

Episode 508: Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Season 5 Episode 8 | 26m 42s | CC

The Desert National Wildlife Refuge has seven life zones, including an area known as the outback, with fossils, a yucca forest, and transition from desert to the mountains with pine trees. Day two of the trip, features the Refuge's interpretive trails, an ancient grinding stone and a special aquarium exhibit.

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