California's Gold

Season 11

2000 · 12 episodes · 5h 36m in all

Episodes

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   1. Desert Snail

   1 Jan 2000 · 28 min

   Huell travels out to the Mojave Desert to search for the rare and elusive shoulderband snail, exploring its unique adaptations and fragile desert ecosystem. [Production Code 1101]

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   2. Historic Hardware

   1 Feb 2000 · 28 min

   Huell steps back in time to explore the enduring legacy of old-fashioned community business, touring iconic, multi-generational family-owned hardware stores across California. [Production Code 1102]

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   3. Fort Funston

   1 Mar 2000 · 28 min

   Huell uncovers the dramatic history of San Francisco's rugged coastline at Fort Funston, exploring its historic military defense batteries and its modern life as a hang-gliding paradise. [Production Code 1103]

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   4. California Rocks

   2 Apr 2000 · 28 min

   Huell digs into the state's fascinating geological heritage, examining unusual rock formations, rare mineral deposits, and the historic mining camps that sprouted around them. [Production Code 1104]

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   5. State Parks Anniversary

   1 May 2000 · 28 min

   Huell celebrates a major milestone for California's natural resources, highlighting the grand history, preservation challenges, and diverse landscapes of the state park system. [Production Code 1105]

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   6. Historic Hotels

   4 Jun 2000 · 28 min

   Huell checks in to several of California's most storied lodgings, highlighting their classic architecture, legendary celebrity guests, and deep community roots. [Production Code 1106]

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   7. Yosemite Trails

   2 Jul 2000 · 28 min

   Huell hits the high-country paths of Yosemite National Park with modern trail crews, exploring the historic engineering and intense manual labor required to maintain wilderness access. [Production Code 1107]

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   8. Sacramento Delta

   6 Aug 2000 · 28 min

   Huell takes a leisurely cruise through the sprawling waterways of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, profiling its distinct agricultural history, drawbridges, and hidden resort stops. [Production Code 1108]

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   9. Desert Springs

   3 Sept 2000 · 28 min

   Huell tracks down life-giving natural water sources hidden deep within California's arid interior, exploring the unique micro-ecosystems and oasis cultures built around desert springs. [Production Code 1109]

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    10. Preservation Update

    1 Oct 2000 · 28 min

    Huell revisits key architectural landmarks and historic towns across the state to check on the progress of major local preservation groups and community restoration efforts. [Production Code 1110]

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    11. Eastern Sierra

    5 Nov 2000 · 28 min

    Huell takes a scenic autumn trip along the eastern escarpment of the Sierra Nevada mountains, tracking historic pack mule stations and breathtaking high-altitude vistas. [Production Code 1111]

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    12. Coastal Forests

    3 Dec 2000 · 28 min

    Huell finishes the season along the misty northern coastline, exploring the rich natural history, historic logging practices, and modern conservation of California's coastal forests. [Production Code 1112]