The Adventure Continues… California Missions series, Week 2
Huell visits these three Missions in this episode: San Gabriel de Arcangel San Fernando Rey de España San Buenaventura (Click on the linked image below to see the video.)
The Adventure Continues… Sidecars
Some of my favorite episodes of California’s Gold feature Huell hanging out with groups of people celebrating their hobbies — whether it’s railcars, monarch butterflies, or ships in a bottle. This week Huell has a great time learning about all the variations of motorcycle sidecars and meeting the people — and animals — who love riding in them. A visit […]
The Adventure Continues… Manzanar
This is not the first time I’ve featured an episode of California’s Gold related to Manzanar, but I can’t help feeling that this piece of California history remains timely and important, with some serious lessons for all of us. I’m currently reading the memoir Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston (for the first time, in […]
The Adventure Continues… Missing San Francisco
Back in January I showed you some vintage family photos from San Diego that included the steam ferryboat Berkeley. I recalled seeing this boat in an episode of California’s Gold, and I was surprised to realize I had never featured it on my blog. So this week, I’m correcting that oversight! You may notice the mention of another San Francisco […]
The Adventure Continues… Alaska: Glacier Bay
Well, this is it — the final episode of Huell’s Alaska series. In this hour-long episode, he takes a tour of Glacier Bay, finally experiences some “typical Alaskan weather,” spots some amazing wildlife including puffins, mountain goats, and a bear, and chats with some kayak campers who traveled to the area for some up-close adventure in the wilderness of Glacier […]
The Adventure Continues… Alaska: Forest Hike
In this hour-long episode, Huell explores a portion of Glacier Bay National Park that relatively few visitors choose to see. While the lure of the glaciers and calving icebergs is completely understandable, I think it would be a real shame to miss this beautiful forest trail. I’m very grateful for this opportunity to pause and listen to the sounds of […]
The Adventure Continues… Alaska: Father Hubbard
This week, Huell shares a couple of short films — one from the 1930s and the other from the late 1950s — highlighting the beauty and diversity of Alaska. Huell learns about the legacy of Alaska’s “Glacier Priest” and his connection to California. (Click on the linked image below to see the video.)
The Adventure Continues… Alaska: Gustavus
Before watching this episode, I had never heard of Gustavus, Alaska. But just from the brief glimpse that Huell offers here, I can say it looks like a really great place to live, full of natural beauty and friendly people. The population numbers less than 500 residents, and I’m sure the locals prefer it that way! Huell visits the charming […]
The Adventure Continues… Alaska: White Pass Railway
Not too long ago, I enjoyed a historic and very scenic train ride from Skagway, Alaska, over the White Pass to Carcross, Yukon, where the amazing views are neverending. I experienced this journey’s beautiful sights from the comfort of my own home thanks to a film on Amazon Prime. But if you don’t subscribe to Amazon Prime, don’t worry — […]