Wild Rivers with Tillie

WILD RIVERS WITH TILLIE takes viewers on a journey of water - the life force that connects all people, cultures, and ecosystems. In the series, river conservationist, hydrologist and river guide Tillie Walton gives voice to the country's wild rivers and the people who depend upon them. Each episode presents an immersive and adventurous multi-day river expedition that stokes the senses, shares breathtaking scenery, and tells the story of our human and cultural connection to water. This season tours the Colorado River, Yampa River, Snake River, Rio Grande, and Devils River, plus the Grand Canyon, Cataract Canyon and Glen Canyon.

Thu, Apr 30 10:00 A.M. The Rio Grande - Jewel in the Desert     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Thu, Apr 30 5:00 P.M. The Rio Grande - Jewel in the Desert     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Thu, Apr 30 11:00 P.M. The Rio Grande - Jewel in the Desert     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Thu, May 7 10:00 A.M. The Yampa River - Enough Water to Go Around?     NH Create (11.4)

The small but mighty Yampa River supports many human uses, from agriculture to tap water, while remaining wild and free.

Thu, May 7 5:00 P.M. The Yampa River - Enough Water to Go Around?     NH Create (11.4)

The small but mighty Yampa River supports many human uses, from agriculture to tap water, while remaining wild and free.

Thu, May 7 11:00 P.M. The Yampa River - Enough Water to Go Around?     NH Create (11.4)

The small but mighty Yampa River supports many human uses, from agriculture to tap water, while remaining wild and free.

Thu, May 14 10:00 A.M. Grand Canyon Connections     NH Create (11.4)

The Colorado River traverses through the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Thu, May 14 5:00 P.M. Grand Canyon Connections     NH Create (11.4)

The Colorado River traverses through the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Thu, May 14 11:00 P.M. Grand Canyon Connections     NH Create (11.4)

The Colorado River traverses through the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Thu, May 21 10:00 A.M. Snake River Dams - Coming Down?     NH Create (11.4)

Once described as teeming with life and an abundance of fish, the Snake River is now heavily altered for hydroelectric, storage, and transportation.

Thu, May 21 5:00 P.M. Snake River Dams - Coming Down?     NH Create (11.4)

Once described as teeming with life and an abundance of fish, the Snake River is now heavily altered for hydroelectric, storage, and transportation.

Thu, May 21 11:00 P.M. Snake River Dams - Coming Down?     NH Create (11.4)

Once described as teeming with life and an abundance of fish, the Snake River is now heavily altered for hydroelectric, storage, and transportation.

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