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Episode 3 | 54m 25s
The Mississippi reaches far beyond the Deep South; its fingers stretch into nearly half of the USA. From the frozen north – where coyotes learn to fish in icy water – down through the nation’s agricultural heart and then to the mysterious, steamy southern swamps where alligators still rule. The many faces of the Mississippi unite a nation.
Aired: 07/03/19
Expires: 10/01/26
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The massive Mississippi – a surprising story of a river that unites this great nation.
Each year, Gull Lake in Minnesota hosts the largest charity ice-fishing contest on Earth.
White Pelicans Feeding in Minnesota
American White Pelicans gorge on fish below a dam in Eastern Minnesota.
Mississippi River Barges at Night
Huge barges transporting goods up and down the Mississippi, 24 hours a day.
Reddish Egrets Feeding in Louisiana
Reddish Egrets performing their bizarre fishing "dance" on Elmers Isle in Louisiana.
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The massive Mississippi – a surprising story of a river that unites this great nation.
