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Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

Season 2015 Episode 1187 | 22m 1sVideo has Closed Captions

Biologists follow the migration of the endangered bird the Piping Plover.

Endangered Piping Plovers use NC's coast as a "rest stop" on their annual migration. Jockey's Ridge became one of the most popular NC state parks through the efforts of local residents. John Hood talks about the establishment & work of the John Locke Foundation. And the Great Smoky Mountain Railway takes families for a holiday ride on The Polar Express.

12/09/2015 | Rating NR

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Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

Season 2015 Episode 1187 | 22m 1sVideo has Closed Captions

Endangered Piping Plovers use NC's coast as a "rest stop" on their annual migration. Jockey's Ridge became one of the most popular NC state parks through the efforts of local residents. John Hood talks about the establishment & work of the John Locke Foundation. And the Great Smoky Mountain Railway takes families for a holiday ride on The Polar Express.

12/09/2015 | Rating NR

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