The Last Frontier: Preparing for Death
It's extremely hard for Otto Kilcher to ask his son Ivan to butcher a cow that's been with the family for the past 17 years. However, he believes it's important to teach his kids the process of birth to death.
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Before the Wizard even casts off, greenhorn Danny Maki shows up on deck in a zombie-like state that will get him kicked off the boat.
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Mykel and Ruth use their mosquito net to scoop up fish. Within a couple of minutes, they catch a unique fish that appears to be protected armor plating.
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Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona
Located inside the Navajo Nation, this site has some amazing rock formations. How did Mummy Cave Overlook get its name? WhatIs the legend behind Spider Rock Overlook? Join Kathryn and Sarah as they explore this unique national monument.
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Flying down 800-foot sheer cliffs at 140 mph in a wing suit, J.T. "Birdman" Holmes faces the dangers of BASE jumping with technical mastery and a powerful dose of adrenaline.
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