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California's Gold with Huell Howser
Dry Lake Bed
Huell visits a dry lake bed in the Mojave desert that is so gigantic that it is the site of Edwards Air Force Base and a landing strip for the Space Shuttle. In the 1920s and 30s it was also used by hot-rodders from all over southern California as a speed trails course for their fast cars. Muroc Dry Lake has remained off limits since WWII, until recently when the Air Force re-opened the dry lake bed, inviting back all the old-timers for a weekend of racing. Thousands of car enthusiasts showed up for this historic event.
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28:39
Join Huell as he searches for the renovated and relocated Cape Mendocino Lighthouse.

26:48
Huell gets a Hearst Castle tour including a “swim of a lifetime” in the Neptune Pool.

27:15
Huell travels back to a bygone era when he tours the Aztec Hotel and the Wigwam Motel.

27:28
Huell joins the centennial celebration of Colonel Charles Young’s tenure.

28:17
Huell explores the beauty and unexpected biodiversity of Death Valley.