California's Gold

Season 4

1993 · 12 episodes · 5h 36m in all

Episodes

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   1. Buried Treasure

   1 Jan 1993 · 28 min

   Huell explores the dunes of Guadalupe where a massive silent film epic set lies buried, and journeys deep into the tunnels of a historic gold mine in Alleghany. [Production Code 401]

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   2. Historic Horses

   7 Feb 1993 · 28 min

   Huell visits the historic Arabian Horse Center at Cal Poly Pomona to see purebred shows, then hits the trail to uncover the legacy of the original Pony Express riders. [Production Code 402]

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   3. Islands

   7 Mar 1993 · 28 min

   Huell tracks the high-speed action of the Annual Catalina Ski Race before sailing away to the remote, wildlife-rich sanctuary of San Nicolas Island. [Production Code 403]

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   4. Joshua Tree

   1 Apr 1993 · 28 min

   Huell journeys into the Mojave Desert to stand beneath the world’s tallest Joshua tree and meets a local resident who grew up on a historic desert homestead. [Production Code 404]

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   5. Our State's Front Yard

   1 May 1993 · 28 min

   Huell visits the lush grounds of Capitol Park in Sacramento to profile its beautiful azaleas, century-old cedar trees, and historic Civil War memorial grove. [Production Code 405]

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   6. Mariachi

   1 Jun 1993 · 28 min

   Huell traces the roots of traditional mariachi music from Jalisco to Los Angeles, featuring performances by world-renowned musicians and local student ensembles. [Production Code 406]

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   7. Golden Gate Bridge

   1 Jul 1993 · 28 min

   Huell views San Francisco's iconic landmark from stunning angles above and below while examining rare construction footage and the grueling work of its daily crew. [Production Code 407]

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   8. Angel Island

   1 Aug 1993 · 28 min

   Huell sails to the largest island in San Francisco Bay to explore its unique wildlife habitats and its complex military and immigration history. [Production Code 408]

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   9. World War II

   1 Sept 1993 · 28 min

   Huell uncovers two historic California wartime footnotes: a massive floating crane in Long Beach and the site of a 1942 submarine attack on an Ellwood oil field. [Production Code 409]

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    10. Amboy

    1 Oct 1993 · 28 min

    Huell takes a trip out to old Route 66 to explore the tiny desert town of Amboy, highlighting its historic train depot, extinct volcano, and nearby salt flats. [Production Code 410]

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    11. Hard To Get To

    17 Oct 1993 · 28 min

    An adventurous trek takes Huell to see the oldest living things on Earth in the White Mountains, followed by a hike to the spectacular Le Conte Falls in Yosemite. [Production Code 411]

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    12. Terra Cotta

    31 Oct 1993 · 28 min

    Huell visits a 118-year-old architectural manufacturing facility near Sacramento to see how architectural elements are crafted by the state's last major terra cotta producer. [Production Code 412]