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Wild Nevada

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WILD NEVADA hosts Chris Orr and Dave Santina embark on two-day excursions in search of Nevada's hidden treasures. Along the way, they hike, bike or sightsee, taking short side trips to investigate scenic and historic attractions nearby. The two cover a lot of new ground designed to give viewers ideas for family-friendly outdoor activities, such as a child-friendly hike at Galena Creek Park, a senior-friendly walk on the Blue Line in Carson City and a dog-friendly walk along the Jones Creek Trail.

Episodes:

• Tahoe Rim Trail

  The Tahoe Rim Trail offers something for everyone. Chris follows a long section requiring an overnight campout, while Dave takes a day hike on a section near Tahoe Vista, then joins a crew to help make some trail.

  Next Airing:	Sat, Dec 21st, 2024 at 6:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Valley of Fire and Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

  After two decades Chris returns to the spectacular Valley of Fire to be reacquainted with this unique attraction, then learns some history and enjoys a spectacular trail view at Spring Mountains State Recreation Area.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Dec 23rd, 2024 at 5:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Truckee

  Dave learns the unique history of Truckee on a walking tour with Greg Zirbel that includes a stop in jail, then tries a little neighborhood snowshoeing before a visit to FiftyFifty Brewing Company.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 at 5:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Access for All

  This special episode introduces outdoor recreation opportunities for those with mobility challenges. Includes the Reno Adaptive Cycling Center, the Center for Adaptive Riding and a visit to Beneficial Designs in Minden.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 at 5:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Toiyabe Crest Trail

  Kurt Gensheimer takes host Chris Orr on a trek through the Toiyabe Crest Trail, a former Civilian Conservation Corps project from the 1930s that is being upgraded by Gensheimer, who is known as "The Trail Whisperer."

  Next Airing:	Fri, Dec 27th, 2024 at 5:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Mt. Rose to Peavine Peak

  These landmarks of the Reno area offer much to enjoy. Chris learns some geology while summiting both mountains, on foot and off road, while Dave enjoys a Mt. Rose waterfall and the mining history of Peavine.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 at 5:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Best of Season 6

  Hosts Chris Orr and Dave Stanton select their favorite moments from the previous twelve episodes.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Dec 31st, 2024 at 5:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Avi Kwa

  We learn the story of the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument while touring the Joshua tree forest and the Spirit Mountain sacred site, then explore the Kelso Dunes and lava tubes of Mojave National Preserve.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jan 1st, 2025 at 5:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Verdi

  "Trail Whisperer" Kurt Gensheimer takes us on a hike in Dog Valley and teaches us about trail maintenance, then we learn Verdi's history from a local man who is restoring his old schoolhouse into a history and events center. We then follow the first two stops on the Washoe ArTrail, including a challenging hike up to an old cement air mail arrow.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 at 5:00 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Dayton Vs. Genoa

  We visit the two towns claiming to be the first settlement in Nevada. Near Dayton we explore the townsite of Sutro, home of the Comstock-era Sutro Tunnel. In Genoa we step into history at Mormon Station and hike the Genoa Canyon Trail.

  Next Airing:	Sat, Jan 4th, 2025 at 6:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Pyramid Lake

  Chris Orr and guest host Sydney Martinez bike the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail from Wadsworth to Pyramid Lake, including a fish research facility and the museum/visitor center, then go out on the lake to expand their perspective of this Paiute cultural icon.

  Next Airing:	Sat, Feb 15th, 2025 at 6:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Around Reno

  Dave and Chris visit Washoe Lake State Park south of Reno, then travel up to Chickadee Ridge for some snowshoeing, followed by a hike on new trail at Ballardini Ranch.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/1/2018 to 8/31/2022

• Austin to Fallon

  Dave and Chris explore the Toiyabe Range along the Gold Venture Loop, make a first-ever stop at Middlegate, then visit Hidden Cave outside Fallon before traveling to Buckland Station.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/1/2018 to 8/31/2022

• Best of Season 4

  Hosts Chris Orr and Dave Santina introduce their favorite moments from the past season.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/1/2018 to 8/31/2022

• Best of Season 5

  Our "best of season 5" episode is unique. With COVID-19 precluding travel, we find ways to have solo adventures near our own neighborhoods. Dave attempts to scale a peak he has long seen on neighborhood walks and about which he has always been curious. Chris tackles a trail run in the Sierra Nevada that leads to a wonderful view of Washoe Valley. Along the way, we introduce four of our favorite segments from the season.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• Carson City

  The Carson City area is the hub for this trip. We introduce viewers to the state's Capitol Building, where the state's history is on display in the form of governors' portraits, a frieze along the walls, the old Assembly Chamber and Supreme Court, plus the brand-new Battle Born Room, which houses fascinating artifacts telling Nevada's story. From there it's north to Washoe Valley and Bower's Mansion, an enduring testament to the family that boomed and busted there. On day two we travel west of Carson City to King's Canyon and hike to a beautiful waterfall and a glorious view of the city. We end our trip on the grounds of the Stewart Indian School, which has a new museum designed to bring visitors the stories from alumni who once lived there.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• Cedarville to Tripoint Trail

  We're just over the border in Cedarville, California, learning more about that visitor-friendly town, plus obsidian hunting at a nearby mine site and a very beautiful trip to the Tripoint Trail as we seek the monument that marks the meeting of Oregon, California, and Nevada.

  Length:	00:26:42
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Dark Sky Territory

  It's a trip through dark sky territory. We launch from Gerlach after learning a bit about the Friends of Black Rock. After a brief stop at the art oasis known as Planet X, we move west toward the Nevada/California border and an attempt to scale Divine Peak, which is threatened by a flat tire. On Day 2 we explore the Massacre Rim area and climb the rim itself to achieve a spectacular view. That night we experience the dark skies in person and try our hand at astrophotography.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• Desert National Wildlife Refuge

  We visit the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, where our old friend Jim Boone introduces us to the seven life zones contained within the refuge's borders. We drive into the area known as the outback and encounter fossils from the time when this area was beneath the sea, a stunning and expansive yucca forest, and transition from the desert into the mountainous portion of the refuge where the pines dominate. On day two we delve into the Visitor Center and follow the extremely accessible interpretive trails, where we learn much about this region, including a visit to a special aquarium exhibit.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• Ely

  We're heading back in time from Ely to McGill, where we learn about the copper smelting that made McGill a player in the 1800s, then on to Cherry Creek, which was a mining hub for a short while even further in the past, and finally to Egan Canyon, where an often-attacked Pony Express Station once stood. Day 2 has us heading south out of Ely for a ride on the Success Loop with the OHV group known as the High Desert Trailblazers. Afterward, we head to the Ward Mountain Recreation Area for our first-ever attempt at disc golf.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• Enjoying Ely

  A visit to the Nevada Northern Railroad Museum complete with a ride on the train, then a gorgeous hike at Cave Lake State Park and a nighttime visit to a real bat cave to see researchers studying bat migration.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/1/2018 to 8/31/2022

• Family Fun

  Suggested outdoor activities for families include a child-friendly hike at Galena Creek Park, a senior-friendly walk on the Blue Line in Carson City and a dog-friendly walk along the Jones Creek Trail.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/1/2018 to 8/31/2022

• Goldfield to Tonopah

  We begin in Goldfield, where new residents are sparking new business. We meet Jeri and Steve Foutz, who meet us at their eclectic gift shop and take us to the historic firehouse, which is stocked with vintage trucks, and the old high school, which is in the process of restoration, but still feels quite haunted inside. We end the day with a stop at the International Car Forest of the Last Church, which provides one of a kind sights. Day two is in Tonopah, starting at the beautifully restored Mizpah Hotel, which boasts some haunts of its own. After touring the notable locations throughout the hotel, we head up the hill to the Tonopah Mining Park, where we take a blacksmithing lesson. We make it out of this episode intact, to our relief.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• Great Basin National Park

  After many years we revisit Great Basin National Park. Chris gets to check one off her bucket list as she climbs Wheeler Peak, while Dave shows a less hardcore option on the Bristlecone/Glacier Trail. We get an update on the town of Baker and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lehman Caves.

  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	7/14/2024 to 7/13/2028

• Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  This episode takes place entirely within the borders of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The day begins at Rogers Spring, where Chris and Chelsea Kennedy enjoy the natural beauty and entertaining story of the spring. From there they head south to experience the Bowl of Fire, which is a short hike away from the highway and provides colorful views of a rocky landscape. It's on to Boulder City for the night. Day 2 takes an unexpected turn with a weather cancellation, so we take the opportunity to show a pair of segments previously unseen by audiences.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• Pioche

  Pioche is the hub for this trip. We enjoy a hike through Echo Canyon State Park that shows us the slot canyon where rustlers used to direct their stolen horses. Next, we return to Pioche and tour the historic Thompson's Opera House, which was once a store before becoming the town's main stage for performances. On day two we're back out at Spring Valley State Park on a trail that quickly becomes a target for wind and rain while still revealing a striking view, then back to Pioche for a look at the Million Dollar Courthouse and it's attached jail.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• Red Rock Canyon/Old Spanish Trail

  We're following a portion of the Old Spanish Trail, which cuts through Nevada from southwestern Utah through the Las Vegas Valley and into Death Valley. We'll start a bit off the trail at Red Rock Canyon to experience parts of that area we've never visited before, and then after a night in Las Vegas we'll see parts of the actual trail left behind by history as we make our way south past historic markers that inspire stories from the days when the trail was the main pathway through this region.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• River to River

  We're going from river to river on this trip. First up, the Carson River, where we explore River Fork Ranch and learn about the partnerships that allow the Nature Conservancy to maintain the natural habitat of this region. From there it's onward to Minden, and Bently Heritage Distillery for a tour of this beautifully appointed facility. We move on to Yerington for the night. Next day is all about the new Walker River State Recreation Area, where we experience an eventful kayak float down the Walker River before trying our hands at trail building, a first for us.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• Tahoe Family Fun

  It's a family episode, this time focused around Lake Tahoe. Chris takes her dog, Reba, for a run up to Monkey Rock with Eric Lerude of Race 178, then joins her mother, Barbara at Spooner Lake where they walk the stunning loop trail that circles the lake. Dave and his family (wife Jessica and daughter Olivia) meet Amy Berry of The Tahoe Fund for a bike ride on the new Tahoe East Shore Trail. Finally, everyone gets together for an all family experience at Taylor Creek on the south side of the lake, where the salmon spawn annually.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• Tahoe Winter Fun

  The Lake Tahoe area is a source of great winter fun, and we set out to show a number of activities. First up, a snowshoe excursion at Carson Pass with Ben Spillman, the Outdoor Reporter for the Reno Gazette-Journal. Ben leads us on a journey to Winnemucca Lake, which has frozen over and makes for an otherworldly destination. We end our day a few miles down the road at Markleeville, with a soak in Grover Hot Springs. Next morning we're at Tahoe City, CA for a lesson in cross country skiing at Tahoe XC, a nonprofit that promotes and teaches skiing. Our lesson ends with a beautiful Tahoe view and a desire for more cross country in the future. Next, it's a first experience with curling, at Lake Tahoe Epic Curling in Stateline. We learn the basics and play a mock game, which teaches us a new appreciation for this unusual sport. The show ends at Tahoe Meadows and one good sled run.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	3/10/2021 to 3/9/2025

• Wendover to Elko

  We dip into Utah and visit the historic Wendover Airfield before traveling to Wells in search of a nearby hot spring, then head west where we see stunning views along and above Lamoille Canyon.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/1/2018 to 8/31/2022

• Winnemucca to Paradise Valley

  Chris and Dave enjoy Water Canyon outside Winnemucca, then the Humboldt Museum and a historic walk in town. Day two includes an ATV excursion outside Paradise Valley along the Buckskin ATV Loop Trail.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/1/2018 to 8/31/2026

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