America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Minnesota: A Better World

Episode 6 | 53m 58s | WETA Passport

What does the wild mean to Americans today? To find out, Baratunde journeys into Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region, one of the last places where you can hike or paddle your way into the remote wilderness. From passionate birders to harvesters of wild rice, he encounters a fascinating cast of characters—and hears from them why wilderness means so much.

Aired: 08/09/22 | Expires: 08/08/32 | Rating: TV-PG

Extras From This Episode

• Collecting Wild Rice in Northern Minnesota

  Clip: Ep6 | 3m 26s

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