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Baseball Sod

Baseball Sod

Season 13 Episode 1308
27:11
Catalina Cubs

Catalina Cubs

Season 6 Episode 6004
27:50
Skunk Train

Skunk Train

Season 6 Episode 6007
28:06
Sidecars

Sidecars

Season 6 Episode 6009
26:04
Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens

Season 6 Episode 6011
28:21
Songbird of Manzanar

Huell Meets the 'Songbird of Manzanar'

Season 7 Episode 7003
25:34
Wild Horse Sanctuary

Wild Horse Sanctuary

Season 7 Episode 7009
26:47
Sea Caves

Sea Caves

Season 7 Episode 7010
25:53
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California's Gold with Huell Howser

Mt. Wilson

Season 1 Episode 147

Founded in December 1904 by George Ellery Hale, Mount Wilson Observatory would quickly rise to dominate astronomy worldwide. The Observatory hosts several of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world and is home to the 100-inch Hooker telescope. Huell spends the day at this magnificent location that is not only historic, but plays an important role in scientific research.

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Baseball Sod
27:11
Huell meets with West Coast Turf and learns all about the grass that they install at sports venues.
Printing Museum
27:36
Huell Visits the International Printing Museum in Carson
Huell visits the the International Printing Museum in Carson.
Noriega's
26:24
Huell’s off to Noriega’s Basque Restaurant in Bakersfield for wonderful food and stories.
Cotton
24:13
Huell spends a day in Buttonwillow, which calls itself the “Cotton Capitol of California.”
Things Beside The Road
27:15
Huell’s finds adventure on the road and tours a 49er RV Park, an Air Museum, and more.
Aztec Wigwam
27:15
Huell travels back to a bygone era when he tours the Aztec Hotel and the Wigwam Motel.
Sea Caves
25:53
Huell travels out to Santa Cruz Island to explore its famous sea caves by kayak.
Wild Horse Sanctuary
26:47
Huell’s off to Shingletown for a visit to a remarkable Wild Horse Sanctuary.
Salmon Fishing
27:17
Huell learns about Native American fishing techniques on a trip to Eureka.
Songbird of Manzanar
25:34
Huell visits with Mary Kageyama Nomura, known as the "Songbird of Manzanar"
Busch Gardens
28:21
Huell goes to Pasadena where he uncovers the lost and largely forgotten original Busch Gardens.
Sidecars
26:04
Huell visits the 31st Griffith Park Sidecar Rally.
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