A DEEPER CREEK

A virtual dive into into some of North America's richest rivers, and a fun look at an innovative river snorkeling program that has brought thousands of citizen snorkelers to the vibrant waters of Southern Appalachia.

 

Filmed as part of our Hidden Rivers feature film project that explores the biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian region. Learn more about river snorkeling in the Cherokee National Forest here, and purchase our Guidebook to snorkeling Southern Appalachian rivers

Directed by Jeremy Monroe & David Herasimtschuk

6 min. Closed Captioned in English & Spanish. Produced by Freshwaters Illustrated in Partnership with the US Forest Service.

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 PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID HERASIMTSCHUK

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