Season 7

1996-01-07 · 28m

Huell is airlifted eight miles off the Crescent City coast to explore the century-old, wave-washed architectural marvel of the St. George Reef Lighthouse. [Production Code 701]

1996-02-01 · 28m

Huell explores the historic culture of California swimming pools, profiling everything from backyard oases to massive public and legendary estate structures. [Production Code 702]

1996-02-11 · 28m

Huell investigates major historic milestones, uncovering the true story of California's first gold discovery, its initial oil drilling site, and early innovations in electricity. [Production Code 703]

1996-04-01 · 28m

Huell takes a historic look at the West Coast's first naval shipyard at Mare Island just prior to its base closure, touring its old dry docks and naval chapel. [Production Code 704]

1996-05-01 · 28m

Huell tours the massive, historic "Mothball Fleet" anchored in Suisun Bay, climbing aboard iconic national defense reserve vessels chained together on the water. [Production Code 705]

1996-06-01 · 28m

Huell uncovers the history of Yosemite's lost "Firefall" tradition, meeting with the last person to push the glowing embers off the edge of Glacier Point. [Production Code 706]

1996-07-02 · 28m

Huell examines contrast in living spaces, touring the historic Governor's Mansion in Sacramento before hiking high into the Sierra foothills to visit a hermit's cabin. [Production Code 707]

1996-08-01 · 28m

Huell visits Rogers Dry Lake in the Mojave Desert to stand on the massive natural landing strips used by Edwards Air Force Base and historic hot-rod racers. [Production Code 708]

1996-09-01 · 28m

Huell tracks unusual non-native species histories, searching for the descendants of silent-film buffalo on Catalina and reviewing the Army's 1850s desert camel experiment. [Production Code 709]

1996-10-01 · 28m

Huell explores the well-preserved early California flavor of San Juan Bautista, featuring a tour of its historic mission and the state's last remaining Spanish plaza. [Production Code 710]

1996-11-03 · 28m

Huell embeds with modern cowboys on a historic Channel Islands cattle ranch, joining a traditional cattle drive that ends on a unique coastal cattle boat. [Production Code 711]

1996-12-01 · 28m

Huell walks the tranquil footpaths and bridges of the historic Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, learning its heritage from descendants of its original caretakers. [Production Code 712]