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Exploration with Richard Wiese Season 2 Episodes

Season 2 Episode Guide

22 Episodes 2006 - 2007

Episode 1

Queen of the Cascades

Mon, Sep 25, 2006

Richard investigates one of the most famous natural marvels on the planet - an active volcano. Richard goes into the core of the Mt. St. Helens where he will discover new life rising from the ash. Over and under the surface, answers to scientists' questions about the beginning of life will be explored.

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Episode 2

Living with a Volcano in your Backyard

Mon, Oct 2, 2006

Richard will be hiking, climbing, and investigating the geography of Mt. Rainier. From green hills, to snow covered heights, this volcanic mountain even creates its own weather. Richard will investigate the wildlife and terrain of this active volcano in Washington State

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Episode 3

Shipwrecked

Mon, Oct 9, 2006

Richard will battle tides and fog while hiking through the deep forests of the Northwestern coastline. He will be searching the waters of the Puget Sound, which is the final resting place for many ships, among them the Austria and the Prince Arthur.

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Episode 4

Endangered Predator

Mon, Oct 30, 2006

Richard will be in search of one of the ocean's top predators, the orca. Exploring the San Juan Islands of Washington State that are within the fertile Puget Sound, Richard will investigate the habits of these endangered creatures.

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Episode 5

Best of Washington

Mon, Nov 6, 2006

Richard hosts a review of the highlights in Washington. Richard travels to the dangerous core of a volcano and explores many of the remote areas of the Northwestern Coastline.

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Episode 6

Predators of the Great Lakes

Mon, Nov 13, 2006

Richard travels to Whitefish Pt. the migratory funnel for birds flying south from Canada. He will work with scientists, focusing on owls, their habits, and why they are considered the stealthiest of the birds in this area.

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Episode 7

Nature's Stealth Fighter

Mon, Nov 20, 2006

Richard travels to Whitefish Pt. the migratory funnel for birds flying south from Canada. He will work with scientists, focusing on owls, their habits, and why they are considered the stealthiest of the birds in this area.

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Episode 8

Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes

Sun, Nov 26, 2006

Richard goes night diving in Lake Superior. He will explore the reasons why this region is so dangerous, and the reasons behind the large quantity of shipwrecks in this area.

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Episode 9

A Tale of Two Reptiles

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

Richard explores the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles live side by side, the Florida Everglades. Richard will come face to face with the closest living descendants of the dinosaur, and uncover the reasons for this unique existence between the two reptiles.

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Episode 10

Snakes Out of Place

Mon, Feb 5, 2007

Richard finds himself wrapped up in one of the biggest problems in the Florida Everglades. The Everglades is being overrun by alien species, and alligators may no longer be at the top of the food chain. Richard explores the changing nature of the Everglades.

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Episode 11

Funky Monkeys

Mon, Feb 12, 2007

Richard heads into the Everglades to go on a search for the legendary wild monkeys. Richard will determine if there is any truth to reports of native primate sightings in the Sunshine State.

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Episode 12

A Walk in the Park

Mon, Feb 19, 2007

Richard will explore the vast ecosystem of the Florida Everglades. Within the Everglades and its many different elevations, Richard will search for panthers, wading birds, indigenous plants, and other various wildlife that are both common and rare in this region.

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Episode 13

Best of the Everglades

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Richard hosts a review of highlights in the Everglades. Richard will take us through the vast ecosystem, the legends of the Everglades, and many other exciting highlights from his explorations.

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Episode 14

Hollywood Island

Mon, Mar 5, 2007

Richard will explore and investigate the extraordinary wildlife that exists on Catalina Island. Richard encounters the rare Bald Eagle, the Catalina Fox, and the Buffalo of Catalina. He will also uncover the mystery of the nickname "The Hollywood Buffalo."

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Episode 15

The Living Desert

Mon, Apr 30, 2007

Richard heads into the desert to explore this unique ecosystem. He encounters a rosy boa, a tarantula, condors and a bobcat among other indigenous animal and plant life.

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Episode 16

Concrete Jungle

Mon, May 7, 2007

City, forest, or desert Richard always finds something new to explore. Harbor seals on a public beach, osprey in a light tower, and sea turtles living in a power plant, Richard explores a place where nature has adapted to urban development.

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Episode 17

Of Hooves and Heights

Mon, May 14, 2007

Richard travels through the desert of Southern California in search of big horned sheep. He will scale cliffs to find these elusive creatures, but Richard may encounter a more dangerous animal in his explorations.

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Episode 18

Best of San Diego

Mon, May 21, 2007

Richard hosts a review of the season highlights in Southern California. From the city, to the islands, to the desert, Richard explores every aspect of this rich landscape. Richard encounters a creepy desert dweller, a turtle that lives in a power plant and a fox you won't find anywhere else in the world.

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Episode 19

Horses to the Water

Mon, Jul 2, 2007

Wild Horses will lead Richard on an adventure to a nearly uninhabited island. Off the coast of Maryland, Richard will investigate how these wild horses have learned to adapt to this unique environment.

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Episode 20

The Nutria Nuisance

Mon, Jul 9, 2007

Richard investigates the impact of the havoc wreaking nutria. These ravenous rodents are impacting the ecosystem of the Maryland shores and Richard will explore their habitat and the effects that they are having on the environment.

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Episode 21

The Devil in the Details

Mon, Jul 16, 2007

Richard's travels take him to the New Jersey Pine Barrens where he encounters insect eating plants, some furry but fragrant animals, and even some stories on witches and warlocks.

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Episode 22

The Best of Maryland and New Jersey

Mon, Aug 13, 2007

Richard hosts a review of the season highlights in Maryland and New Jersey.

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