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The Río Grande – Jewel in the Desert

In season 1, Tillies takes viewers down some of the finest remaining rivers of the American West, from world-renowned icons to hidden gems. Join Tillie on unscripted adventures connecting with the people and wildlife who depend upon these hardworking - and oftentimes- threatened river systems. Visit places few have ever seen.

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The Río Grande – Jewel in the Desert

Season 1 Episode 107 | 26m 46s | CC

Beginning in the rocky mountains of Colorado and ending in a sandy trickle at the Gulf of Mexico, we pick up this mighty river as it traverses the international border between Mexico and the United States. Here, we encounter a desert teeming with life, including evidence of recent migrant crossings and petroglyphs left by ancient travelers who knew no borders some 3,000 years ago.

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