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Best Of Expeditions With Patrick Mcmillan

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October
Mon, Oct 3, 12:00 pm · Myths Of Snakes: The Truth Is Stranger Than Fictio
Glimpse into the fascinating biology of serpents, one of the world's most misunderstood creatures. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Oct 10, 12:00 pm · Carnivorous Plants: Plants That Bite Back
North Carolina's Green Swamp Nature Conservancy is home to over 25 species of "bug-eating" plants. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Oct 17, 12:00 pm · Fumaroles And Volcanoes: On The Edge Of Existence
In Dominica, Patrick visits the island's thriving sulfurous vents that form around active volcanoes. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Oct 24, 12:00 pm · Sea Turtles: Carolina Residents And Seasonal Touri
Patrick follows the path of the South Carolina loggerhead and the large and secretive leatherback. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Oct 31, 12:00 pm · The Fakahatchee Strand: Haunt Of The Ghost Orchid
Patrick journeys to the home of the largest concentration of orchid species in North America. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
November
Mon, Nov 7, 12:00 pm · The Big Cypress: Walking Catfish And Diving Birds,
The unusual life inhabiting this National Preserve and the threats to its existence are explored. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Nov 14, 12:00 pm · The Big Cypress: Walking Catfish And Diving Birds,
Crocodiles, manatees and spoonbills depend on the continued flow of this threatened water supply. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Nov 21, 12:00 pm · Darters & Dace - Jewels Of Our Mountain Streams
Explore the watersheds of the Appalachians in search of fish as brilliant as those in coral reefs. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Nov 28, 12:00 pm · California Deserts - Coping With Climate Change
Explore desert creatures and gather evidence of past climate change in Joshua Tree National Park. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
December
Mon, Dec 5, 12:00 pm · California's White Mountains - Ancient History
These 4, 000 year trees are a living historical record of past, and perhaps future, climate trends. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Dec 12, 12:00 pm · Mountain Bogs Pt. 1 - Origins Of A Natural Treasur
Travel to the northwoods and southern Appalachian Bogs to understand these remarkable wetlands. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Dec 19, 12:00 pm · Mountain Bogs Pt. 2 - On The Verge Of Vanishing
Patrick explores these wetlands and searches the muck for a threatened reptile, the Bog Turtle. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Dec 26, 12:00 pm · Bats: The Strange And Secret Lives Of Bats
The biology and social nature of the world's only flying mammal are explored in North Carolina. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
January
Mon, Jan 2, 12:00 pm · Dominica Rainforests: Eden Rediscovered
Travel to an island paradise that's only 25 miles long, yet boasts more than 1600 species of plants. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jan 9, 12:00 pm · Appalachian Foothills: On The Trail Of Oconee Bell
Patrick is on the trail of the most renowned story in the botanical history of the Appalachians. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jan 16, 12:00 pm · Backyard Wilderness - Spring Island's Model Commun
Nature and wildlife, foxes, snakes and alligators, are sharing the Sea Islands of South Carolina. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jan 23, 12:00 pm · Low-Country Character - Preserving Spring Island
A different kind of development includes water quality, wildlife into neighborhood management. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jan 30, 12:00 pm · Myths Of Snakes: The Truth Is Stranger Than Fictio
Glimpse into the fascinating biology of serpents, one of the world's most misunderstood creatures. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
February
Mon, Feb 6, 12:00 pm · Carnivorous Plants: Plants That Bite Back
North Carolina's Green Swamp Nature Conservancy is home to over 25 species of "bug-eating" plants. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Feb 13, 12:00 pm · Fumaroles And Volcanoes: On The Edge Of Existence
In Dominica, Patrick visits the island's thriving sulfurous vents that form around active volcanoes. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Feb 20, 12:00 pm · Sea Turtles: Carolina Residents And Seasonal Touri
Patrick follows the path of the South Carolina loggerhead and the large and secretive leatherback. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Feb 27, 12:00 pm · The Fakahatchee Strand: Haunt Of The Ghost Orchid
Patrick journeys to the home of the largest concentration of orchid species in North America. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
March
Mon, Mar 5, 12:00 pm · The Big Cypress: Walking Catfish And Diving Birds,
The unusual life inhabiting this National Preserve and the threats to its existence are explored. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Mar 12, 12:00 pm · The Big Cypress: Walking Catfish And Diving Birds,
Crocodiles, manatees and spoonbills depend on the continued flow of this threatened water supply. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Mar 19, 12:00 pm · Darters & Dace - Jewels Of Our Mountain Streams
Explore the watersheds of the Appalachians in search of fish as brilliant as those in coral reefs. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Mar 26, 12:00 pm · California Deserts - Coping With Climate Change
Explore desert creatures and gather evidence of past climate change in Joshua Tree National Park. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
April
Mon, Apr 2, 12:00 pm · California's White Mountains - Ancient History
These 4, 000 year trees are a living historical record of past, and perhaps future, climate trends. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Apr 9, 12:00 pm · Mountain Bogs Pt. 1 - Origins Of A Natural Treasur
Travel to the northwoods and southern Appalachian Bogs to understand these remarkable wetlands. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Apr 16, 12:00 pm · Mountain Bogs Pt. 2 - On The Verge Of Vanishing
Patrick explores these wetlands and searches the muck for a threatened reptile, the Bog Turtle. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Apr 23, 12:00 pm · Bats: The Strange And Secret Lives Of Bats
The biology and social nature of the world's only flying mammal are explored in North Carolina. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Apr 30, 12:00 pm · Dominica Rainforests: Eden Rediscovered
Travel to an island paradise that's only 25 miles long, yet boasts more than 1600 species of plants. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
May
Mon, May 7, 12:00 pm · Appalachian Foothills: On The Trail Of Oconee Bell
Patrick is on the trail of the most renowned story in the botanical history of the Appalachians. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, May 14, 12:00 pm · Backyard Wilderness - Spring Island's Model Commun
Nature and wildlife, foxes, snakes and alligators, are sharing the Sea Islands of South Carolina. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, May 21, 12:00 pm · Low-Country Character - Preserving Spring Island
A different kind of development includes water quality, wildlife into neighborhood management. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, May 28, 12:00 pm · The Great Bear Rainforest (Pt. 1) - A Gift From
27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
June
Mon, Jun 4, 12:00 pm · The Great Bear Rainforest (Pt. 2) - A Biological
27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jun 11, 12:00 pm · Port Royal Sound - A Hotspot Of Coastal Diversit
27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jun 18, 12:00 pm · Frogs - The Spirit Of Spring
Join Patrick as he uncovers the most secretive, strange and seldom seen frogs of the Carolinas. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jun 25, 12:00 pm · Stevens Creek - The Jewel Of The Piedmont
The unique geology and location of Stevens Creek have led to a remarkable wildflower spectacle. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
July
Mon, Jul 2, 12:00 pm · The Valdivian Rainforest (Pt. 1) - The World Tur
Patrick travels to the other side of the globe to explore the temperate rainforests of Chile. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jul 9, 12:00 pm · The Valdivian Rainforest (Pt. 2) - Connecting The
Explore this fragile ecosystem from the seabird, penguin and sea lion colonies to the shorebirds. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jul 16, 12:00 pm · Caves - Expeditions Goes Underground
Discover lush and limestone forests and deep caverns in the Pigeon Mountain Region of Georgia. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jul 23, 12:00 pm · Tortoises - Arid-Land Architects
27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jul 30, 12:00 pm · Clemson Forest (Pt.1) - The Value Of Suburban Wo
27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
August
Mon, Aug 6, 12:00 pm · Clemson Forest (Pt. 2) - From Wasteland To Wildl
27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]

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OPB : Annie Oakley
The story of a five-foot-tall sharpshooter who became a world renowned symbol of the Wild West.

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The history of the Bill of Rights and stories of freedom of speech and religion are explored.

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11:00pm Unlisted: A Story of Schizophrenia
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A moving account of a Seattle woman's troubled relationship with her father and his mental illness.

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