• 2001
  • 1h
Road Trip with Huell Howser

Summary Huell Howser takes a trip of discovery on California highways and byways to see where the road leads. His many destinations include small towns, fascinating geography and historic locales with many amazing sights and people along the way. View more details

  • 2001
  • 1h

Road Trip with Huell Howser

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Johnny Otis Huell Howser Bill Mann Buck Owens

All cast & crew

8.6

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 11, 2001

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : KCET Huell Howser Productions

Summary Huell Howser takes a trip of discovery on California highways and byways to see where the road leads. His many destinations include small towns, fascinating geography and historic locales with many amazing sights and people along the way. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 11, 2001

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : KCET Huell Howser Productions

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Huell Howser and Mechelle Lawrence Adams in Road Trip with Huell Howser (2001) Road Trip with Huell Howser (2001)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jan 11, 2001
Barstow
In Huell's first "Road Trip" he starts by exploring Barstow's Route 66, rail, and fast food history. Originally planning to continue to the Nevada border, he finds there are many amazing things to see in the desert within 16 miles of town.
Episode 2 • Dec 31, 1969
Fillmore
Join Huell's second Road Trip to Route 126, as he explores the quiet and quaint towns of Piru and Fillmore.
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1969
Figueroa Corridor
Instead of hitting the open road, Huell takes a more urban Road Trip exploring Figueroa Street in Los Angeles.
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1969
Tehachapi
Huell road trips to Tehachapi and along the way visits the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, the Word War II-era Mojave Airport, the Mourning Cloak Ranch and Botanical Gardens, and the Tehachapi Loop railroad spiral.
Episode 5 • Dec 31, 1969
Avenue of the Giants
Huell road trips north to the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park to see some of the biggest trees in the world. In addition to the natural beauty, he also meets a great bunch of people from all over our state.
Episode 6 • Dec 31, 1969
Coast Highway
Huell travels from Oceanside south to La Jolla on a Road Trip that includes stops at the California Surf Museum, Del Mar Racetrack, Torrey Pines State Reserve and the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institute.
Episode 7 • Dec 31, 1969
Newberry Springs
Huell finds a website devoted to sights along old Route 66 near Newberry Springs, prints the map and eagerly starts his next road trip. Except for the famous Bagdad Cafe, the driving tour doesn't pan out, but he meets many friendly locals.
Episode 8 • Jul 21, 2001
San Marcos Pass
Huell road trips on San Marcos Pass Road, a 32-mile section of State Highway 154 from Santa Barbara to Los Olivos. It winds along an old stagecoach route through the Los Padres National Forest, the Santa Ynez Valley, and past Lake Cachuma.
Episode 9 • Sep 09, 2001
Orange County
From the coast to the county seat, Huell drives across Orange County on his latest Road Trip. He learns about conservation efforts at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and why Huntington Beach is called "Surf City, U.S.A." Heading inland, he discovers a vibrant, Latino community in Santa Ana as he strolls along Fourth Street visiting markets, clothing stores and restaurants.
Episode 10 • Nov 03, 2001
Julian
Huell road trips to rustic Julian in northern San Diego County. Settled as a gold mining town in 1869, it survived after the mines were depleted because residents planted apple orchards that are still the backbone of the local economy.
Episode 11 • Feb 20, 2002
Riverside
Join Huell as he takes a walk on his newest Road Trip in Riverside. From the world famous Mission Inn to a few little known spots, this Road Trip has got it all.
Episode 12 • May 11, 2002
Bakersfield
Bakersfield is Huell's next Road Trip where he samples Basque food, visits a Tule Elk reserve and tours country music legend Buck Owen's Crystal Palace.
Episode 13 • May 18, 2002
Solvang
For a little bit of Denmark in California, Huell road trips to Solvang. Equipped with a self-guided walking tour map and joined by staff of the Visitors Bureau, he explores the town's history and visits many of the authentic Danish shops.
Episode 14 • Sep 14, 2002
Liquid Art
Huell gets more than his feet wet as he visits artists honored by the Metropolitian Water District for their creative depictions of water in public spaces. Stops include: Blue Line Oasis in Compton, Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon, Wall Gazing Gallery in Fullerton, and Music Center Fountain in Los Angeles.
Episode 15 • Oct 26, 2002
Central Coast
Huell travels to California's beautiful Central Coast as he visits picturesque Port San Luis lighthouse, travels to the beach community of Cayucos and ends up in the artist community of Harmony (population 18).
Episode 16 • Nov 09, 2002
Cotati
Huell Howser travels to the city of Cotati in Sonoma County and takes in the festivities at the 12th annual Cotati Accordion Festival, Johnny Otis' radio show and Luther Burbank's garden.
Episode 17 • Dec 17, 2002
Bodega
Join Huell as he travels to the village of Bodega Bay, located just 68 miles north of San Francisco. The sights are breathtaking with low coastal bluffs and slender sandy beaches. Huell then heads inland to the tiny town with the same name, Bodega. He learns about the history of both locations, which includes the filming of Alfred Hitchcock's unforgettable film "The Birds."
Episode 18 • Dec 24, 2002
Placerville
Huell road trips to Placerville, founded after the gold discovery in 1848 ten miles away at Sutter's Mill in Coloma. The resulting influx of thousands of fortune seekers established Placerville as a supply center for the mining camps.
Episode 19 • Dec 31, 2002
Auburn
Join Huell Howser as he travels to Auburn, one of California's earliest mining towns founded in 1848 and situated in the heart of the Gold Country.
Episode 20 • Mar 05, 2003
Mariposa
Huell travels to Mariposa County, home to a rich mining history. Stops include California's oldest Courthouse (1854), and the colorful mining town of Coulterville.
Episode 21 • Apr 05, 2003
Half Moon Bay
Huell road trips to the charming community of Half Moon Bay located about 25 miles south of San Francisco on the central coast, nestled between forested hills and some of the most beautiful coastline in California.
Episode 22 • Jun 14, 2003
Ridge Route
The Ridge Route was a 20-foot-wide road opened in 1915 and the first direct route between LA and Bakersfield. To learn its history, Huell takes a trip with a Model T Ford club along a 30-mile portion of the abandoned road north of Castaic.
Episode 23 • Jul 19, 2003
Big Bear
Huell discovers things to do in the Southern California mountain town of Big Bear Lake including the Discovery Center, Butler Peak Fire Lookout, Snow Summit Ski Resort and Bike Park, Moonridge Animal Park and Historical Society Museum.
Episode 24 • Sep 07, 2003
Gilroy
Huell travels to Gilroy for their 25th Annual Garlic Festival where he samples garlic ice cream, garlic kettle corn, roasted garlic and other mouth-watering garlic delicacies.
Episode 25 • Nov 01, 2003
Seabiscuit
Huell travels to Willits in Mendocino County to learn about the California legacy of the famous racehorse Seabiscuit. The trip includes a tour of Ridgewood Ranch, a special exhibit at the county museum, and BBQ at the Redwood Empire Fair.
Episode 26 • Feb 16, 2004
Ukiah
Huell road trips to Mendocino County where he visits Vichy Springs, the Grace Hudson Museum and the City of 10,000 Buddhas.
Episode 27 • Apr 26, 2004
Volcano
Huell road trips to Volcano, one of the Mother Lode's most picturesque towns. Located in Amador County, some say it's named for its setting in a bowl-shaped valley, which early miners thought was caused by a volcano.
Episode 28 • Aug 12, 2004
Eureka
Huell travels to Humboldt County, on the rugged North Coast, known for its natural beauty, lavish Victorian architecture, and history in timber, fishing, and dairy. He tours Eureka's historic Old Town and makes stops in Loleta and Fortuna.
Episode 29 • Sep 28, 2004
California Corners: Northwest
Huell begins his journey to the far reaches of California as he locates the exact northwest corner of the state and visits nearby attractions including Samoa Cookhouse, Battery Point Lighthouse, Ship Ashore Resort, and an Easter lily farm.
Episode 30 • Oct 26, 2004
California Corners: Northeast
Huell continues his trip to the far reaches of California as he finds the state's exact northeast corner and visits sights in Modoc County including Lava Beds National Monument, historic spots in Alturas, Fandango Pass and Surprise Valley.
Episode 31 • Jan 06, 2005
California Corners: Southeast
Huell continues his journey to the far reaches of California as he locates the exact Southeast corner of the state and visits nearby attractions.
Episode 32 • Jan 13, 2005
California Corners: Tahoe
Huell boats out onto Lake Tahoe and finds another corner of California. He also visits Camp Richardson, Tallac Historic Site, Taylor Creek stream profile chamber, Red Hut Cafe and learns about the mission of The League to Save Lake Tahoe.
Episode 33 • Jan 20, 2005
California Corners: Southwest
Huell finishes his journey to the far reaches of California as he locates the exact Southwest corner of the state and visits nearby attractions.
Episode 34 • Oct 01, 2005
Encinitas
Huell travels to the beautiful coast city Encinitas in San Diego County and visits botanic gardens, parks, beaches, museums and boat-shaped houses. He feeds body and soul at Raul's Mexican Food and the Self-Realization Fellowship Gardens.
Episode 35 • Nov 01, 2005
Oak Glen
It's apple season and Huell road trips to Oak Glen, 60 miles east of Los Angeles, to take part in a popular fall tradition.
Episode 36 • Jan 01, 2006
Paso Robles
Huell's off to the Central Coast with a road trip to popular Paso Robles complete with wine tasting.
Episode 37 • Feb 01, 2006
Oildorado
Huell road trips to Taft as it celebrates its 95th anniversary with food, parades, and dances.
Episode 38 • May 17, 2006
Tucson
Go way down deep inside an old Titan Missile site, see a huge airplane graveyard, the Pima Air and Space Museum and the historic San Xavier del Bac Mission on this road trip to Tucson.
Episode 39 • Sep 14, 2006
Chico
Huell visits Bidwell Mansion, The Orient Flume Glass Studio, the Sierra Nevada Brewery and the National Yo-Yo Museum on this road trip to Chico.
Episode 40 • May 26, 2007
City of Orange
Huell tours Orange with city historian Phil Brigandi. The city maintains a small-town charm with its central Plaza Square, multi-generational family businesses, historic homes with diverse architecture and links to its citrus growing past.
Episode 41 • Jul 11, 2007
UC Davis
Huell road trips to UC Davis and visits several campus spots open to the public including the Bike Barn, Museum of Entomology, the arboretum, Segundo Dining Commons, the Coffeehouse, the Horse Barn, Gorman Museum and Raptor Center.
Episode 42 • Jul 18, 2007
Stockton
Huell road trips to the San Joaquin Delta port city of Stockton.
Episode 43 • Feb 06, 2008
State of Jefferson
Huell learns about past attempts at forming a new state comprised of northern California and southern Oregon.
Episode 44 • Feb 09, 2008
Lodi
Lodi is known as the "Zinfandel Capital of the World" and not only has a wonderful "wine" community, but is filled with all sorts of things for visitors to enjoy. Huell visits the Lodi Wine and Visitor Center, to get the lay of the land and then it's off to Michael-David Vineyards to see how this 5th generation family-run business works. Huell then travels to Micke Grove Park, which has everything from a zoo to a Japanese tea garden. There is a tour of the historic downtown district and a visit to the very first A&W Root Beer in the nation. We end our visit with a trip to see the annual return of the Cranes to Lodi. These majestic birds come back every year and are a real treat to behold.
Episode 45 • May 17, 2008
San Juan Capistrano
Huell road trips to historic San Juan Capistrano. After a personal tour of the Mission, he explores Los Rios Historic District including lunch with the Rios family and stops at Ramos House Cafe, ZOOMARS Petting Zoo, and O'Neill Museum.
Episode 46 • Jun 07, 2008
Hanford
Huell road trips to Hanford where he spends two days learning about its wonderful history and visiting with friendly locals.
Episode 47 • Jul 08, 2009
Fort Hunter Liggett
Huell road trips to Fort Hunter Liggett, a 167,000-acre army base on the central coast. Sites on base open to the public include the 1771 Mission San Antonio and William Randolph Hearst's 1930 Julia Morgan-designed Hacienda ranch house.
Episode 48 • Sep 12, 2009
Anza-Borrego
Huell road trips to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest California state park. Then he gets to know the locals and businesses in the town of Borrego Springs finishing with the amazing outdoor metal sculptures of Ricardo Breceda.
Episode 49 • Apr 10, 2010
Ferndale
Huell steps back in time in Humboldt County's Victorian Village of Ferndale. It has the distinction of the entire town being California Historic Landmark #883. A side trip stops at Clendenen's Cider Works in Fortuna for fresh apple cider.
Episode 50 • Jul 17, 2010
Confusion Hill
Huell visits an old-fashioned roadside attraction featuring a 'gravity house' where water flows uphill, a mini train ride through an ancient forest, the world's largest freestanding redwood chainsaw carving, and the redwood shoe house.
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