October 2008 Archives
Joshua Tree
An episode devoted to this remarkable desert plant which has come to symbolize the Mojave Desert.
Olives and Berries
Join Huell as he partakes of California’s edible delights - olives and berries.
Bits and Pieces
Join Huell as he visits a vast cacti patch for harvesting, an ostrich farm and a blooming, bright marigold field.
Golden Gate Bridge
Huell explores the history behind the bridge, from when skeptics called it “a bridge that couldn’t be built” to it being one of California’s most magnificent engineered structures.
Traditions
Huell focuses on the traditions that remind California of its rich heritage.
Things That Crawl in the Night
Huell goes to Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro for its famous “grunion run”; then heads to the open plains of the Carrizo Plain Natural Area.
Mission Art
Huell visits the Huntington Library, which has one of the largest collections of Mission art in the world.
Vegetable Oil Car
Huell takes a look at the fascinating process of converting used vegetable oil shipped from restaurants into a sustainable form of motor fuel.
Recycled Paint and Carpet
Glass, aluminum and paper aren’t the only goods that can be recycled. In this episode, Huell sees “reprocessing” in a whole new light.
Ano Nuevo
Huell takes a trip to Ano Nuevo, a national state reserve located 55 miles south of San Francisco.
Little Ethiopia
Huell spends an afternoon at the 1000 block of Fairfax Avenue that is known as “Little Ehtiopia.”
Angelino Heights
Stepping into the streets of Angelino Heights, you wouldn’t guess that you’re in Los Angeles - more like back in time.
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