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1) Preparation - Hiking Grand Canyon Video

1) Preparation - Hiking Grand Canyon Video

Grand Canyon NP: The need to prepare for a hike in the Grand Canyon is discussed; preparation tips are given…

A Brush with Disaster--Matthew's Story

A Brush with Disaster--Matthew's Story

Yosemite National Park: Water in Yosemite is more dangerous than it looks, and stories like Matthew's are a common occurrence.

An Overshot Waterwheel

An Overshot Waterwheel

An antiquated water wheel spins slowly as clear water pours down from a white trough above. One can hear the…

Approaching Airboat

Approaching Airboat

Several cabbage palms (sabal palmetto) are harried by a firm wind during a storm at Myakka River State Park. In…

An Aquatic Scene

An Aquatic Scene

A serene aquatic scene, depicting tree roots under water.

Aqueous Reflection

Aqueous Reflection

Teal light dances on the stern of a docked boat. A blue rope bobs in a light breeze while the…

Beautiful but Deadly

Beautiful but Deadly

Yosemite National Park: Water in Yosemite is incredibly beautiful, but can be powerful and deadly. Sixteen people died in Yosemite's…

Big Green Airboat

Big Green Airboat

A large green airboat moves down the Myakka River. It is full of passengers taking in the scenery. As it…

Blue Water

Blue Water

Beautiful blue water roils slightly behind a boat's wake. It is exceptionally clear for seawater. Voices can be heard in…

Blue-Green Rapids

Blue-Green Rapids

Small rapids on the Hillsborough River flow past an outcropping of plant life and stone. The sky casts a blue…

Blue-Green Waters

Blue-Green Waters

Blue-green water as seen from a beach on Mykonos, Greece. The audio track includes the lapping of waves and the…

Blurred Light on Water

Blurred Light on Water

A soft-focus shot of white, coin-like flashes on dark blue water.

Boat to Super Paradise Beach

Boat to Super Paradise Beach

A small boat brimming with passengers leaves Paradise Beach on its way to Super Paradise Beach on the island of…

Cabbage Palms

Cabbage Palms

Several cabbage palms (sabal palmetto) are harried by a firm wind during a storm at Myakka River State Park. One…

Calm Flow

Calm Flow

A serene, reflective portion of the Hillsborough River is set between leafy green plant life. On the left a palm…

Calm Water

Calm Water

Evening is coming on over the calm surface of the water. A small piece of driftwood floats from the left…

Calm Water During Dusk at Everglades National Park

Calm Water During Dusk at Everglades National Park

This video shows calm water during dusk at Everglades National Park. One can hear the sounds of nocturnal insects and…

Close-Up View of Fast-Moving Water

Close-Up View of Fast-Moving Water

This video gives a close-up view of fast-moving water and was recorded in Yosemite Valley.

Creek Through Foliage

Creek Through Foliage

A clear creek flows under dead, spanning branches through thick foliage. Green and red ferns line the banks of the…

Dappled Reflections

Dappled Reflections

Branches and sky are reflected on the surface of the Hillsborough River with an almost water-color-like softness. Shades of green,…

Deep Blue Waters

Deep Blue Waters

Deep blue water rushes past a motorboat shuttling beach-goers on Mykonos, Greece. The audio track includes the sound of the…

Deer Creek Falls - Minute Out In It - Grand Canyon National Park

Deer Creek Falls - Minute Out In It - Grand Canyon National Park

"Just after dinner we pass a stream on the right, which leaps into the Colorado by a direct fall of…

Discharge of O'Shaughnessy Dam

Discharge of O'Shaughnessy Dam

The roaring aquatic discharge of the O'Shaughnessy Dam pours into the concrete basin. The tumult of falling water predominates the…

Distorted Ripples

Distorted Ripples

A reflective water surface ripples and casts light in abstract patterns. No audio.

Everglades: River of Life

Everglades: River of Life

Everglades National Park: A quick overview of Everglades National Park is provided. Information on topics including species diversity, history, and…

Floods of 1996 and 1997

Floods of 1996 and 1997

Yosemite National Park: Floods in Yosemite Valley aren't uncommon during spring runoff, when the Merced River swells with melted snow…

Floods of 1996 and 1997

Floods of 1996 and 1997

Yosemite National Park: Floods in Yosemite Valley aren't uncommon during spring runoff, when the Merced River swells with melted snow…

Flora Beneath the Waves

Flora Beneath the Waves

A variety of oceanic flora is tossed back and forth under the gentle waves in Biscayne Bay. One can hear…

Florida State Fair

Florida State Fair

A view of the rides and concession stands at the Florida State Fair at night from across a body of…

Footage of a Waterfall in B/W

Footage of a Waterfall in B/W

Black and White footage of a small waterfall in Yosemite National Park. The sound of water rushing by can be…

Fountain Bubbling

Fountain Bubbling

A gushing fountain pushes up bright teal water near Coney Island. One can hear the sounds of moving water and…

Four Ducks

Four Ducks

Four ducks swim at Sanibel Island, Florida. The audio track includes the sound of light wind.

Frothing Rapids

Frothing Rapids

Small, frothing rapids curl around numerous stones on the Hillsborough River. The water is sufficiently clear to see the bed…

Gentle Waves and Rocks

Gentle Waves and Rocks

Gentle waves break against a rocky shoreline in the morning light. The waves have worn the rocks to roundedness. The…

Gentle Waves at Oleta

Gentle Waves at Oleta

A Close-up view of small waves at the public beach in Oleta River State Park.

Gentle Waves at Oleta

Gentle Waves at Oleta

A Close-up view of small waves at the public beach in Oleta River State Park.

Green Rapids

Green Rapids

Small rapids on the Hillsborough River seem to move with a green light, likely caused by sunlight hitting and reflecting…

Green Ripple

Green Ripple

Ripples push out and away from the camera, through green reflections of leafy canopies and the dark graspings of mangrove…

Green Water Rippling

Green Water Rippling

Green water in soft focus ripples, likely the water of Halfway Creek in Big Cypress National Preserve.

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

Large silvery drops of rain pour down atop an already flooded surface in a thunderous tumult. One can hear the…

Heavy Rain in Slow Motion

Heavy Rain in Slow Motion

Large silvery drops of rain pour down atop an already flooded surface in a thunderous tumult. The video is rendered…

Idyllic Wave Motion

Idyllic Wave Motion

A weave of teal and golden light moves in tandem with the rocking of the sea in Biscayne Bay.

Jutting Rocks in the Hillsborough River

Jutting Rocks in the Hillsborough River

The wide Hillsborough River flows around and through several rocks jutting up from the surface. A large rocky shelf in…

Long-Shot of Gentle Waves at Oleta

Long-Shot of Gentle Waves at Oleta

A long-shot video of gentle waves and ripples on the surface of the water at Oleta River State Park. The…

Low Canopy

Low Canopy

A low canopy of vibrant foliage casts shadows over slowly moving water near Halfway Creek.

Mangrove Restoration

Mangrove Restoration

This area of Oleta River State Park has been restored by the planting of red mangroves.

Minnows in the Shade

Minnows in the Shade

Numerous Silver Minnows group and swim in the shade of a tree branch on the Hillsborough River. The placid water…

Mirrored Roots

Mirrored Roots

A still view of mangrove roots and their aqueous reflections bisected by the gentle water-line. Leaves and blades of grass…

O'Shaughnessy Dam Discharge

O'Shaughnessy Dam Discharge

A different perspective of the O'Shaughnessy Dam discharge. Six massive streams of water tumble down the concrete wall, while another…

Oleta River Park

Oleta River Park

A view of the water and mangroves from a footbridge at the Oleta River State Park in North Miami, Florida.

Oleta River Park

Oleta River Park

A view of the water and mangroves from a footbridge at the Oleta River State Park in North Miami, Florida.

Panning Past Green

Panning Past Green

The camera pans past a wall of green leaves and foliage, punctured briefly by the dead branches of a deceased…

Rain and Ripples

Rain and Ripples

Raindrops cause scattered ripples on the grey surface of Colt Creek. No audio.

Raindrops in the Reeds

Raindrops in the Reeds

Raindrops fall among green spikes of grass near the shore of Colt Creek. The water is grey and slightly windblown.…

Rapid Close-Up

Rapid Close-Up

A close up view of small rapids on the Hillsborough River. One can see the swift-moving water flow over and…

Rapid to Calm

Rapid to Calm

A more rapid segment of the Hillsborough River gradually widens and slows, causing a gradient of flow. Sunlight strikes stone…

Reflected Branches

Reflected Branches

Several towering trees died orange in the sun's glow are seen reflected in the gently rippling water. Some of the…

Reflected Clouds

Reflected Clouds

White puffy clouds, moss-laden branches, and clear blue sky are reflected on the gently rippling water near the Miccosukee Indian…

Reflections and Ripples

Reflections and Ripples

A reflection of a dock-like structure ripples and undulates on the surface of Colt Creek. Raindrops add circular ripples to…

Reflective Ripples

Reflective Ripples

The highly reflective surface of the Hillsborough River ripples slowly with the course of the river. One can see deep…

Ripples and Reflections

Ripples and Reflections

Ripples gently warp the reflected images of branches cast on the surface of the water at Halfway Creek.

Ripples and Reflections on Water in Yosemite Valley

Ripples and Reflections on Water in Yosemite Valley

This video shows slight ripples on the surface of water along with the reflections of trees. The video was recorded…

Ripples Over Ocean Flora

Ripples Over Ocean Flora

Water in the Biscayne Bay gently ripples and rolls over sea grass. Sunlight sparkles on the surface of the water,…

Rippling Reflection

Rippling Reflection

A blue-green reflection of sky and leafy canopy rests on the water near the Miccosukee Indian Village.

River and Trunk

River and Trunk

A massive tree trunk rises up next to the swiftly moving Hillsborough River. Green moss covers the nearby stones, while…

Rocks and Rapids

Rocks and Rapids

Small rapids on the Hillsborough River flow through and around numerous jutting stones. The stones are coated with a light…

Rocky Bed of the Hillsborough River

Rocky Bed of the Hillsborough River

A view of the slow-moving water streaming over the rocks and logs embedded in the Hillsborough River. Sunlight shines brightly…

Root Reflections

Root Reflections

A view of mangrove roots and green canopy reflected in nearly-still dark water. Bits of leaf and grass float gently…

Running water near the O'Shaughnessy Dam

Running water near the O'Shaughnessy Dam

What appears to be water flow redirected through a stone gouge near the O'Shaughnessy Dam. The sounds of both running…

Sandy Beach at Oleta

Sandy Beach at Oleta

A close-up view of small waves at the shoreline of the public beach in Oleta River State Park.

Sandy Beach at Oleta

Sandy Beach at Oleta

A close-up view of small waves at the shoreline of the public beach in Oleta River State Park.

Sandy Shore at Oleta

Sandy Shore at Oleta

Water gently laps the sandy shore at Oleta River State Park.

Sandy Shore at Oleta

Sandy Shore at Oleta

Water gently laps the sandy shore at Oleta River State Park.

School of Small Fish

School of Small Fish

A school of small fish dart around in the glistening water near the the St. Petersburg Pier.

Seagulls at Oleta

Seagulls at Oleta

A view of several seagulls wading in shallow water at Oleta River State Park.

Shallow Water

Shallow Water

Shallow, rippling water off of a beach in Mykonos. The rocks, sand, and aquatic vegetation create patterns of light and…

Slow Pan of Water and Pile

Slow Pan of Water and Pile

A slowly panning camera takes in tranquil water. As it moves to the right, one can see waves gently lapping…

Snow

Snow

Yosemite National Park: Snow plays an important role in Yosemite's ecology while providing water for cities and farms. Winter visitors…

Sparkling Blue Water

Sparkling Blue Water

Clean blue water catches the sunlight and sparkles brightly as it flows down Halfway Creek. Green foliage bobs in the…

A Splashing Creek

A Splashing Creek

A tiny waterfall gushes between stones rubbed smooth by the constant erosion. Small rivulets of water pop upwards and make…

Still of Water on a Pile

Still of Water on a Pile

A still camera films gentle, greenish seawater lap against a wooden pile. The pile is succumbing to the effects of…

A Still Surface

A Still Surface

Breeze ripples the calm water of the Reservoir. The shadow of the mountain rests blue-green on the water's surface. Birds…

Sunlight and Ripples

Sunlight and Ripples

Warm sunlight falls on the rippling, transparent surface of the Hillsborough River. One can hear the sounds of flowing water…

Sunlit Distributary

Sunlit Distributary

A fork in the Hillsborough River's course flows away from the camera and into a sun-lit nest of stone and…

The Piute Creek Story

The Piute Creek Story

Mojave National Preserve: A brief history lesson is given for Piute Creek of the Mojave Desert. The importance of water…

Trash in the Ditch

Trash in the Ditch

Pan of a drainage ditch with road trash. The audio track features the sounds of passing vehicles.

Two Small Falls

Two Small Falls

A distant view of two smaller water falls. They tumble down an impressive rock face, with a gentle wind ruffling…

Verdant Reflections on the Hillsborough River

Verdant Reflections on the Hillsborough River

The reflections of green, leafy branches ripple slowly on the surface of the Hillsborough River. One can hear the sounds…

A View From the Prow

A View From the Prow

The camera rushes past bright blue water. As we cannot see the boat, it is likey that the camera rests…

View of Naxos and Paros

View of Naxos and Paros

Naxos and Paros as seen from a beach on Mykonos, in the Greek islands. The water is a beautiful turquoise;…

A View of Rising Mist

A View of Rising Mist

A silver wall of mist rises from the falls of O'Shaughnessy Dam. Through the haze one can make out glistening,…

View of the O'Shaughnessy Dam

View of the O'Shaughnessy Dam

Here two discharge ports can be seen pouring water into the basin. A heavy mist rises through the air past…

A View of The Reservoir

A View of The Reservoir

The still waters of the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, rippling in the slight breeze. A water fall can be seen in…

A View of Three Piles

A View of Three Piles

A still camera films water lapping against the bases of three lineated piles. There is no audio track.

Water

Water

Yosemite National Park: Water is the life-blood of Yosemite National Park. The Tuolumne and Merced rivers water some of the…

Water and Pier

Water and Pier

A slow panning view of the surface of oceanwater in Tampa. The camera moves past several upright posts, likely used…

Water Passing Through Rocks in Yosemite Valley

Water Passing Through Rocks in Yosemite Valley

This video shows water passing through rocks in Yosemite Valley.

Water Reflections in Yosemite Valley

Water Reflections in Yosemite Valley

This video shows reflections of trees on the water's surface and was recorded in Yosemite Valley.

Water Ripples Created by a Splashing Fountain

Water Ripples Created by a Splashing Fountain

This video shows water ripples created by a splashing fountain.

Water Running Down-River

Water Running Down-River

Grey-blue water moving downriver, around stones, and under a fallen tree. Leafy green flora is abundant.

Water Splashing Against Rocks at Everglades National Park

Water Splashing Against Rocks at Everglades National Park

This video shows water splashing against rocks and was recorded at Everglades National Park. One can hear the sounds of…

Water-Related Rules and Safety

Water-Related Rules and Safety

Yellowstone National Park: Rules and safety tips for enjoying the water resources at Yellowstone are included in this video.

Water: Rise and Fall

Water: Rise and Fall

A closer view of the rising mist and crashing falls of the O'Shaughnessy Dam. A small stand of trees is…

Waterfall on Glass

Waterfall on Glass

A light-brushed sheet of water slides down a solid glass surface in New York City. One can hear the sounds…

Waterfall on Glass in Slow Motion

Waterfall on Glass in Slow Motion

A light-brushed sheet of water slides down a solid glass surface in New York City. The video is rendered in…

Watery Perspectives

Watery Perspectives

Everglades National Park: Get exciting aerial and ground perspectives of the Everglades with a hydrology technician as he takes you…

Wave Pattern

Wave Pattern

Teal-Grey Waves undulate and pulsate, making criss-cross patterns across the water's surface. There is no audio track

Waves over Seagrass

Waves over Seagrass

Gentle waves lap quickly over a dense, green bed of sea grass. Clusters of red seaweed drift in the water,…

Wetlands at Fort Mose

Wetlands at Fort Mose

Marshlands at Fort Mose Historic Site with sun glistening on the water and the sound of rushing wind.

Wetlands at Fort Mose: Close-Up

Wetlands at Fort Mose: Close-Up

A close-up video of the marshlands at Fort Mose Historic Site. The sun glitters on the water; one can hear…

White Froth

White Froth

White froth is expelled from behind a ferry (not seen) in Ermoupoli, Greece. The roiling Aegean water is a dark…

Wide Rapids

Wide Rapids

A wide, rapid portion of the Hillsborough River. Water flows and breaks around several mossy stones bearing green shoots of…

Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Falls

Yosemite National Park: Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in North America, and is a powerful presence in Yosemite Valley.…

Young Red Mangroves

Young Red Mangroves

Red mangroves planted at the Oleta River State Park as part of a 42.5 acre restoration project by the Port…