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Reagan Ranch

Reagan Ranch

Season 1 Episode 127
54:40
Land Sailing

Land Sailing

Season 12 Episode 1201
24:29
Life in Death Valley

Life in Death Valley

Season 6 Episode 606
28:17
Cotton

Cotton

Season 8 Episode 8004
24:13
Solano Train Ferry

Solano Train Ferry

Season 8 Episode 8010
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California's Gold with Huell Howser

Half Dome

Season 1 Episode 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 able to climb the icon with a man-made guiding system that is over 100 years old. Join Huell in this one-hour special documenting his 17-mile round trip trek, along with other avid hikers, to conquer this 4800-foot high landmark.

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Land Sailing
24:29
Huell travels to the Mojave Desert's El Mirage Dry Lake to witness land sailing.
Solano Train Ferry
26:39
Huell’s off to San Francisco Bay to learn about the largest train ferry ever built.
Cotton
24:13
Huell spends a day in Buttonwillow, which calls itself the “Cotton Capitol of California.”
Salmon Fishing
27:17
Huell learns about Native American fishing techniques on a trip to Eureka.
Life in Death Valley
28:17
Huell explores the beauty and unexpected biodiversity of Death Valley.
Jack London
28:05
Explore what was once the home of one of California’s most famous authors, Jack London.
Reagan Ranch
54:40
Huell gets a tour of the Santa Barbara ranch home of President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy.
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