California's Gold

Season 10

1999 · 12 episodes · 5h 36m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Salt

   1 Jan 1999 · 28 min

   Huell investigates the striking red and pink salt evaporation ponds visible over the San Francisco Bay, exploring the massive, historic harvesting infrastructure of Cargill Salt. [Production Code 1001]

2. 2

   2. Hidden Alcatraz

   1 Feb 1999 · 28 min

   Huell investigates the striking red and pink salt evaporation ponds visible over the San Francisco Bay, exploring the massive, historic harvesting infrastructure of Cargill Salt. [Production Code 1001]

3. 3

   3. Kaiser Shipyard

   1 Mar 1999 · 28 min

   Huell visits Richmond to tour the historic WWII Kaiser Shipyards, interviewing "Rosie the Riveters" and celebrating the return of the restored SS Red Oak Victory ship. [Production Code 1003]

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   4. San Onofre Beach

   4 Apr 1999 · 28 min

   Huell catches up with veteran members of the San Onofre Surfing Club to explore the rich history, cultural evolution, and pioneer lifestyle of West Coast surfing. [Production Code 1004]

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   5. Things That Come Back

   1 May 1999 · 28 min

   Huell views historical returns, tracking the legendary Wimmer Gold Nugget back to Coloma and observing the natural, temporary resurgence of the dry Tulare Lake bed. [Production Code 1005]

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   6. Trestle

   6 Jun 1999 · 28 min

   Huell hitches a ride on a vintage 1932 railbus to marvel at the spectacular engineering of the massive Goat Canyon Trestle along the rugged San Diego & Arizona Railway. [Production Code 1006]

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   7. Muscle Beach

   4 Jul 1999 · 28 min

   Huell returns to the original plot of sand south of the Santa Monica Pier to reunite with the pioneer gymnasts and athletes who launched America's fitness movement. [Production Code 1007]

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   8. Winery

   1 Aug 1999 · 28 min

   Huell uncovers Southern California's forgotten winemaking legacy by touring the historic 1904 Guasti Winery, which once stood as the largest winery operation in the world. [Production Code 1008]

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   9. Flying Fish

   5 Sept 1999 · 28 min

   Huell boards the historic 1924 open-deck wooden boat Blanche W. for a nighttime spotlight cruise off Catalina Island to witness the natural spectacle of leaping flying fish. [Production Code 1009]

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    10. Lompoc Mural

    3 Oct 1999 · 28 min

    Huell travels to Lompoc for their vibrant Mural-in-a-Day event, tracking the creation of a massive public painting honoring a historic 12-acre WWII flower flag. [Production Code 1010]

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    11. Devils Postpile

    7 Nov 1999 · 28 min

    Huell hikes into the Eastern Sierra to explore the monumental, geometric basalt columns of Devils Postpile National Monument, highlighting its rare volcanic hydrology. [Production Code 1011]

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    12. Abalone

    1 Dec 1999 · 28 min

    Huell traces the cultural and environmental history of abalone along the coast, examining ancient native midden piles at Point Lobos and modern preservation issues. [Production Code 1012]