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California's Gold with Huell Howser

Cape Mendocino Lighthouse

Season 12 Episode 1207

Join Huell as he travels to the western-most point in California in search of the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse which was activated in 1868 and finally abandoned in the 1970’s. After over 20 years of neglect a group of locals banded together to move the light house to Shelter Cove and restore the lighthouse to its former glory. Huell also stops at the entrance to the Humboldt County Fairgrounds.

This episode is available to stream until 8/27/24.

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