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Wild Horse Sanctuary

Wild Horse Sanctuary

Season 7 Episode 7009
26:47
Sea Caves

Sea Caves

Season 7 Episode 7010
25:53
Ladybugs

Ladybugs

Season 8 Episode 8001
27:07
Aztec Wigwam

Aztec Wigwam

Season 8 Episode 8002
27:15
Things Beside The Road

Things Beside The Road

Season 8 Episode 8003
27:15
Cotton

Cotton

Season 8 Episode 8004
24:13
Noriega's

Noriega's

Season 8 Episode 8005
26:24
Printing Museum

Huell Visits the International Printing Museum in Carson

Season 8 Episode 8006
27:36
Fotoplayer

Fotoplayer

Season 8 Episode 8007
27:39
Solano Train Ferry

Solano Train Ferry

Season 8 Episode 8010
26:39
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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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Solano Train Ferry
26:39
Huell’s off to San Francisco Bay to learn about the largest train ferry ever built.
The Lost Golden Spike
25:55
Huell learns about Last Spike of the Transcontinental Railroad at the Cantor Arts Center.
Fotoplayer
27:39
Huell meets Joe Rinaudo, whose passion is a 1926 Fotoplayer.
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.
Ladybugs
27:07
Huell answers the burning question, “Just where do ladybugs come from?”
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.
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