Category: California’s Gold
Pismo Clams – California’s Gold (5003)
Huell travels to Pismo Beach on the coast 10 miles south of San Luis Obispo, and learns how its famous clams, plentiful in the region at the turn
Quilts – California’s Gold (5001)
California’s rich history has been documented in many ways, but the tradition of quilting is an expression of California life through
Squeegee – California’s Gold (5002)
The squeegee was such a simple invention, but like Kleenex and Jell-O, its name has become synonymous with all rubber-bladed window cleaners.
Wawona – California’s Gold (114)
Huell discovers what it was like to visit Yosemite in the 19th & early 20th centuries. Huell meets up with Park Ranger Jeff Lair, who takes
Yosemite Indian History – California’s Gold (115)
Huell visits the Yosemite Valley Floor, guided by park rangers. Huell learns about the Yosemite Museum and the history of the valley. However,
Half Dome – California’s Gold (117)
Huell has the adventure of a lifetime when he climbs Yosemite’s formidable Half Dome. Learn about the history of Half Dome and how hikers are
Mattress – California’s Gold (4013)
Join Huell Howser as he visits the McRoskey Airflex Mattress Company in San Francisco. The McRoskey family has been manufacturing mattresses
Manzanar – California’s Gold (4012)
Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps at which Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were interned during World
Nitt Witt Ridge – California’s Gold (4011)
Huell Howser travels to the Central Coast in search of Nitt Witt Ridge, an unusual state historical landmark in Cambria Pines. Built from cement
Corona Race – California’s Gold (4009)
In the early 1900s Corona was known for its citrus, and even dubbed “The World’s Lemon Capitol.” Legend has it that Corona was