S3 Ep 9 - Glacier National Park
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This week we head to the beautiful landscape of Glacier National Park. Philippe heads out to uncover insect fossils dating back 45 million years. Then we look at the intricate geology of the park itself. From there we track one of the most important food sources of the park - wild huckleberries. And then we join a group of students participating in a citizen science expedition.
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