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Oct 13
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A 750-mile misadventure in the Grand Can...

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Chris Morgan sits down with Kevin Fedarko to hear the remarkable story of his relationship with the Grand Canyon, his journey to uncover the human-made threats it faces, and what he learned along the way. 
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