America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Suwannee: Wild River

The Suwannee is one of the last wild rivers in America, and its watershed creates woods and wetlands, marshes, and cave systems. From its headwaters in the Okefenokee Swamp, Baratunde journeys downstream, meeting colorful denizens of the Suwannee. From jet skiers to herpetologists, manatees to snapping turtles, he learns how this unique environment inspires a whole range of passions.

Suwannee: Wild River

53m 8s

The Suwannee is one of the last wild rivers in America, and its watershed creates woods and wetlands, marshes, and cave systems. From its headwaters in the Okefenokee Swamp, Baratunde journeys downstream, meeting colorful denizens of the Suwannee. From jet skiers to herpetologists, manatees to snapping turtles, he learns how this unique environment inspires a whole range of passions.

Previews + Extras

  • Night Herping in the Suwannee: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Night Herping in the Suwannee

    S2 E1 - 5m 30s

    Baratunde Thurston goes night herping with wildlife biologist Mario Aldecoa along the Suwannee River in Florida and finds a friendly rat snake.

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