Category: California’s Gold
Wind – California’s Gold (809)
Some people like it — to others, it’s a nuisance. Something “to come in out of.” But like it or not, everyone would agree
Vandenberg – California’s Gold (811)
It began back in 1941 when it was known as Camp Cooke and served as a U.S. Army training facility for tanks and infantry troops. With the advent
Slab City – California’s Gold (806)
The California desert has always been a place filled with mystery … and surprises! When you travel through our desert you’re never
Wooden Boats – California’s Gold (805)
They come in all shapes and sizes and many date back to the early part of this century. All have been lovingly restored by their owners and are
Mt. San Jacinto – California’s Gold (804)
In this adventure, host Huell Howser first visits the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway which takes passengers from the warm desert floor to a snowy
Quicksilver – California’s Gold (801)
It was the very first mining community in California, starting up operations in 1845. Before it closed down for good in 1976, it also held the
California Pools – California’s Gold (702)
California has many defining icons, but few sum it all up like swimming pools. In this episode Huell tours five historic pools which have all
Mare Island – California’s Gold (704)
The first on the entire west coast, with 142 years of service to our nation, the Mare Island Naval Shipyard has been a long time builder of
Suisun Bay – California’s Gold (705)
Welcome to Suisun Bay home to one of the strangest fleets of ships you’ll ever see, the “Mothball Fleet.” Hundreds of ships all
California Firsts – California’s Gold (703)
From orange groves to freeways, everybody knows about some of the most important and uniquely Californian firsts our state has produced. In this