California's Gold

Season 14

2004 · 12 episodes · 5h 36m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Teardrops

   7 Jan 2004 · 28 min

   Huell attends a vibrant weekend gathering of vintage, custom-built teardrop trailers, exploring their unique history, smart rear kitchens, and compact designs. [Production Code 1401]

2. 2

   2. Little Manila

   8 Jan 2004 · 28 min

   Huell visits Stockton to uncover the rich cultural heritage and preservation efforts surrounding "Little Manila," once home to the largest Filipino community outside the Philippines. [Production Code 1402]

3. 3

   3. Barns

   8 Jan 2004 · 28 min

   Huell tours a variety of iconic historic barns across California's agricultural landscape, profiling early construction methods, pioneer craftsmanship, and modern preservation. [Production Code 1403]

4. 4

   4. California Gourd

   1 Feb 2004 · 28 min

   Huell explores the fascinating agricultural world of gourd farming and craftsmanship, attending a local festival to showcase intricate folk art and unique handmade instruments. [Production Code 1404]

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   5. Lincoln Highway

   1 Mar 2004 · 28 min

   Huell hits the road to trace the California path of America's first coast-to-coast highway, tracking down original vintage markers, historic alignments, and roadside stops. [Production Code 1405]

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   6. Tuolumme Meadows

   26 May 2004 · 28 min

   Huell treks into the high country of Yosemite National Park to visit Tuolumne Meadows, highlighting its fragile subalpine ecosystem, historic sodas springs, and jaw-dropping peaks. [Production Code 1406]

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   7. Desert Tower

   30 Aug 2004 · 28 min

   Huell climbs the historic Desert View Tower near Jacumba, exploring its solid hand-carved stone folk art, historic mountain views, and its role as an early traveler's checkpoint. [Production Code 1407]

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   8. Monterey Trees

   10 Oct 2004 · 28 min

   Huell explores the scenic Central Coast to investigate the majestic and historic Monterey Cypress and Pine trees, mapping out their local ecology and survival struggles. [Production Code 1408]

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   9. Beach Traditions

   10 Oct 2004 · 28 min

   Huell dives into classic California beach culture, visiting historic coastal gathering spaces to profile long-standing community traditions, beach sports, and shoreline history. [Production Code 1409]

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    10. Holcomb Valley

    16 Nov 2004 · 28 min

    Huell heads high into the San Bernardino Mountains to retrace the historic 1860s gold rush locations, old mines, and ghost towns hidden within Holcomb Valley. [Production Code 1410]

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    11. Niles Canyon

    1 Dec 2004 · 28 min

    Huell visits Fremont to tour the historic Niles Canyon Railway, exploring early Transcontinental railroad history and enjoying a scenic ride on a vintage locomotive steam engine. [Production Code 1411]

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    12. Kelp Beds Update

    5 Dec 2004 · 28 min

    Huell check in on the marine environment, analyzing ongoing coastal dive research and dynamic eco-restoration efforts protecting California’s underwater giant kelp forests. [Production Code 1412]