
Remote and Pristine
Season 2 Episode 2 | 26m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Dig for opals, meet raptors, explore Sheldon Refuge, and fly above Lake Tahoe in a floatplane.
From opal mines to open skies, Outdoor Nevada host John Burke uncovers adventure across the Silver State. He explores the vast Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, digs for rare black opals in Virgin Valley, meets birds of prey at Raptor Adventures, and takes flight in a vintage seaplane over Lake Tahoe’s breathtaking blue.
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Remote and Pristine
Season 2 Episode 2 | 26m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
From opal mines to open skies, Outdoor Nevada host John Burke uncovers adventure across the Silver State. He explores the vast Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, digs for rare black opals in Virgin Valley, meets birds of prey at Raptor Adventures, and takes flight in a vintage seaplane over Lake Tahoe’s breathtaking blue.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipDigging for Nevada's Black Opals at Royal Peacock Opal Mines
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Clip: S2 Ep2 | 4m 7s | Dig for rare black opals in Virgin Valley, where geology and adventure meet in the high desert. (4m 7s)
Discovering Pronghorn at Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
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Clip: S2 Ep2 | 6m 32s | Explore Sheldon Refuge’s pronghorn, conservation history, and the stunning Thousand Creeks Gorge. (6m 32s)
Up Close with Raptors: Falconry in the Nevada Desert
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Clip: S2 Ep2 | 8m 13s | Meet falcons, owls & hawks up close at Raptor Adventures while learning about falconry & wildlife. (8m 13s)
Water Flying High Over Lake Tahoe: A Vintage Seaplane Adventure
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Clip: S2 Ep2 | 4m 35s | Soar over Lake Tahoe in a vintage floatplane and discover the rich history of seaplane aviation. (4m 35s)
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