Wild and Free! The Yampa River through Dinosaur National Monument -
wild rivers with tillie

Known as the Jewel of the West, the Yampa River is one of North America's last undammed river ecosystems. Rising in the Rocky Mountains and flowing through NW Colorado, It's a living showcase of the diversity of life a free-flowing river supports. Ride the rapids through Dinosaur National Monument while exploring rich ecological and cultural delights.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 105

About 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.

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