California's Gold

Season 6

1995 · 12 episodes · 5h 36m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Weedpatch

   1 Jan 1995 · 28 min

   Huell travels to Kern County to visit the historic Dust Bowl migrant labor camp at Weedpatch, interviewing families who settled there during the Great Depression. [Production Code 601]

2. 2

   2. Huts And Hangers

   1 Feb 1995 · 28 min

   Huell takes an expansive tour of the monumental military infrastructure at the Tustin Marine Corps Air Station, highlighting its massive, world-record wooden blimp hangars. [Production Code 602]

3. 3

   3. Luther Burbank

   1 Mar 1995 · 28 min

   Huell explores the historic home, experimental greenhouse, and botanical gardens of legendary agricultural pioneer Luther Burbank in Santa Rosa. [Production Code 603]

4. 4

   4. Kelp

   1 Apr 1995 · 28 min

   Huell investigates California’s rich offshore marine life by boarding a specialized harvest ship to learn about the environmental and commercial importance of coastal giant kelp forests. [Production Code 401]

5. 5

   5. Butterflies

   1 May 1995 · 28 min

   Huell visits the coastal town of Pacific Grove to witness the spectacular annual migration of thousands of Monarch butterflies overwintering in the local pine groves. [Production Code 605]

6. 6

   6. Basques

   1 Jun 1995 · 28 min

   Huell experiences the rich heritage, unique sporting events, and traditional cuisine of California’s historic Basque community at a festival in Bakersfield. [Production Code 606]

7. 7

   7. Russian River

   1 Jul 1995 · 28 min

   Huell walks the scenic resort communities, historic summer cabins, and majestic redwood paths bordering Sonoma County's historic Russian River. [Production Code 607]

8. 8

   8. Mount Wilson

   1 Aug 1995 · 28 min

   Huell climbs high into the San Gabriel Mountains to tour the historic Mount Wilson Observatory, highlighting its massive landmark telescopes and groundbreaking astronomical history. [Production Code 608]

9. 9

   9. Water

   1 Sept 1995 · 28 min

   Huell tracks the complex engineering path of California's massive water distribution system, visiting key historical pumping plants and infrastructure hubs. [Production Code 609]

10. 10

    10. Death Valley Update

    1 Oct 1995 · 28 min

    Huell returns to the desert to uncover newly protected areas, historical mining stories, and evolving park preservation efforts inside Death Valley National Park. [Production Code 610]

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    11. Bridgeport

    1 Nov 1995 · 28 min

    Huell explores the pristine Eastern Sierra landscape around the historic high-desert town of Bridgeport, visiting its landmark 1880 Mono County Courthouse. [Production Code 611]

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    12. McCloud

    1 Dec 1995 · 28 min

    Huell visits the historic lumber and railroad town of McCloud at the foot of Mt. Shasta, featuring a scenic locomotive ride and tours of its old town structures. [Production Code 612]