California

DVD. 7 Hours and 26 Minutes. For lovers of good food, good wine, and good times, California excites the senses like no other place in the world. Join host Simon Kane as he takes you for a privileged, personal behind-the-scenes tour of California's wine regions. You will meet award-winning winemakers, celebrated chefs, and distinguished hoteliers. From Napa Valley in the north, to Temecula in the south, you will experience magnificent views of some of the most glorious scenery on the planet. Discover the very best that the Golden State has to offer with this series you will savor again and again. Itinerary Disc #1 - Calistoga; Napa; and Sonoma County. Disc #2 - San Francisco; Marin County; and Monterey. Disc #3 - Tahoe; El Dorado County; and Amador County. Disc #4 - Tulare County; Calaveras County; and Paso Robles. Disc #5 - Santa Barbara; Ventura; and Los Angeles. Disc #6 - Temecula; San Diego; and Costa Mesa.

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions Camp Curry was founded in 1899 by boisterous David Curry and his wife, Jennie. Walk back in time through historical photos and footage of Yosemite and Camp Curry where, for $2 a day or $12 a week, you could get a bed, three square meals a day, and a clean napkin with every meal. Bear feeding stations, the historic firefall, and a hair-raising toboggan run are just a few examples of how attitudes have changed about how people recreate in our National Parks. Interviews and historic photos will help you relive those days and understand the changes. Camp Curry Memories utilizes colorful interviews from longtime visitors, camp employees and park rangers. Vintage music illustrated with archival images are woven into an unforgettable video. DVD BONUS FEATURES: ? Doorways to the Past video A 27-minute documentary on two historic structures in Yosemite. ? Historic photo gallery ? Four Bonus Parks video Explore 4 California parks: Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Death Valley, Lassen Volcanic and Redwood. ? Close captioned

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE OF America's PLAYGROUND California's Eastern High Sierra is a region of fun and adventure. This DVD is a great way to share your Highway 395 experience as it explores the spectacular places and activities that make this region one of America's favorite vacation playgrounds. From Bodie Ghost Town to Mammoth Lakes and even the top of Mt. Whitney, this is a fun overview of the Eastern High Sierra. DVD EXTRAS: ? Bonus Video: ? Highway 395 Highlights Mammoth Lakes, Bodie Mono, Lake, Devil's Postpile ? Hike to Mount Whitney ? Death Valley Wildflowers ? Bishop's Mule Days ? SPECIAL FEATURES: ? Eastern Sierra Quiz ? High Sierra Photo Gallery ? REGIONAL DESTINATIONS: Death Valley, Sequoia, Yosemite, Ancient Bristlecone Forest

Weekend Explorer. 35 Minutes. Episode Highlights An hour's boat ride off the Southern California coast sits a gem of adventure, Catalina Island. There is spectacular scenery at every turn and wildlife abound both above and below the water. Join us as we duck at night to avoid flying fish in one of the world's most unique tours, zodiac to the rugged backside of this wild island, take a four wheel drive tour through the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Jeep Eco-Tour to see bison, the endangered Catalina Island fox, and beautiful sea coves and kayak to an isolated valley for a nature walk and dive a breath taking underwater preserve. Series Description Join the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic travel destinations around the world in this award winning series. Each episode features a unique destination's best-kept secrets and traditional landmarks. The "Weekend Explorer" series aired on over 210 PBS stations nationwide, HBO in Europe, Delta Airlines in-flight, and in numerous other foreign countries.

Daval Productions. DVD. 30 Minutes. Napa Sonoma Destination Travel DVD. Experience the Napa-Sonoma wine country. Romantic verdant hillsides mix with century-old familty tradition. Uncork the many hidden treasures amongst these estates, vineyards and winding valleys of these two delightful areas. Some of the most sought-after wines originate from the rolling fields of Napa Valley and Sonoma County. The delightful region of Central California includes Bodega Bay and the Russian River. Attractions: Beringer Vineyards - one of the Napa Valley's earliest wineries; designated a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places; the oldest continuously-operating winery in the valley. Hess Collection Winery - the pairing of the Hess family's passions-wine and art. Viansa Winery and Italian Marketplace - offers visitors a taste of Tuscany in Sonoma Valley; premier producer of Italian varietals in the United States. Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery - owns 19 estate vineyards in four different appellations totaling 1,400 acres, in some of the finest wine growing regions in all of California. Chateau Montelena Estate Winery - 1882 start, 1976 Paris wine-tasting. Korbel Champagne Cellars - exclusive champagne of the last five presidential inaugurations; number one selling premium methode-champagnoise produced champagne in America. The Robert Mondavi Winery - located in the heart of the Napa Valley; first major winery built in Napa Valley in the post-Prohibition era. Benziger Family Winery - a winery defined by family, passion and enthusiasm for Sonoma Mountain winemaking. Kunde Estate Winery - Family owned and operated, Kunde Estate Winery & Vineyards produces ultra-premium, estate-grown and handcrafted wines in the finest traditions of the renowned Sonoma Valley. Sterling Vineyards - visitor fee includes aerial tram ride, self-paced and self-guided tour and five wine-tasting served by professional staff served at your own table. Hot Air Balloon Rides - enchantment, romance and excitement fill every colorful moment of this graceful adventure. Napa Valley - wine country in the heart of California. Petrified Forest - located in Calistoga, geologists call this attraction one of the finest examples of a pliocene fossil forest in the world; its first proprietor started excavating the large petrified trees in 1871. Old Faithful Geyser - all-natural phenomenon which tosses a scalding curtain of water anywhere from 20 to upwards of 75 feet into the air. Napa Valley Wine Train - daily gourmet rail excursions year 'round leaving from downtown Napa.

VHS. Daval Productions. This world renowned wine region is one of California's most popular holiday destination. Visit some of America's premier wineries and attractions. 25 minutes.

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions In the mid-1880's, a group of Quakers headed west to settle a new colony in California. They settled against the hills and named the new township after Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier. Whittier's Earliest Photographs This fascinating DVD takes you back to those first days of Whittier with amazing images and stories from 1880 to 1913. Whittier Boulevard was still the El Camino Real and former Mexican Governor of California Pio Pico socialized with the Quakers at the Bailey's house. Interview with... The Oldest Man In Whittier Born and raised in Whittier, Monte Wicker isn't really "The Oldest Man in Whittier". But, he is old enough to have great stories about the people and places in the photographs, and his childhood neighbors did race horses on Whittier Boulevard with Don Pio Pico. In a revealing interview, historian Dorthea Boyd gets the fascinating facts from Monte about life in early Whittier. DVD SPECIAL FEATURES: ? Early Whittier Quiz ? Historical Photo Album ? Whittier's Poem ? Interview with the Oldest Man in Whittier

Weekend Explorer. 35 Minutes. Episode Highlights Amidst the legendary giant Redwood trees, the tallest trees in the world, sits a quaint town filled with Victorian houses, microbreweries, and unique friendly people. Come along as we mountain bike ride to spectacular Fern Canyon, help make a yoke for Paul Bunyan's oxen, whitewater raft through the Trinity Alps, horseback ride on giant Moonstone beach, kayak to visit harbor seals in fertile Humboldt Bay, stalk Bigfoot and visit the Bigfoot Museum, and hike among the resplendent California Redwoods. Series Description Join the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic travel destinations around the world in this award winning series. Each episode features a unique destination's best-kept secrets and traditional landmarks. The "Weekend Explorer" series aired on over 210 PBS stations nationwide, HBO in Europe, Delta Airlines in-flight, and in numerous other foreign countries.

Weekend Explorer. 35 Minutes. Episode Highlights This is a land of stark contrasts and incredible scenery. Come along as we hike to a High Sierra lake on the trail to the highest peak in the continuous United States, explore the Alabama Hills, site of famous movies starring John Wayne, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and many others, go bouldering in the incredible Buttermilks, learn about the internment of Japanese-Americans at Manzanar during World War II, including photographs taken by Ansel Adams,kayak through the odd geological spires of mystic Mono Lake,fish for trout in a High Sierra lake and discover the secrets to surviving in the Wild West at the ghost town of Bodie. Series Description Join the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic travel destinations around the world in this award winning series. Each episode features a unique destination's best-kept secrets and traditional landmarks. The "Weekend Explorer" series aired on over 210 PBS stations nationwide, HBO in Europe, Delta Airlines in-flight, and in numerous other foreign countries.

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions WITNESS THE POWER OF AN EARTHQUAKE Return to the exact moment of the 1987 Whittier Earthquake and walk through the ravaged community of Uptown Whittier with our cameraman just minutes after the quake struck. UPTTOWN WHITTIER IN RUINS This narrated video was produced immediately after the October 1, 1987 quake and lets you experience its devastation first-hand, including actual footage FILMED DURING THE EARTHQUAKE. Included are 1987 interviews with Whittier residents as well as noted seismologist Dr. Kate Hutton of Cal Tech in Pasadena discussing discoveries from the Whittier quake and the effects of a larger quake in Los Angeles and Southern California. A portion of the proceeds from this DVD are donated to the Whittier Museum/Whittier Historical Society.

Weekend Explorer. 35 Minutes. Episode Highlights Paraglide over red clay cliffs with beautiful vistas of the Pacific Ocean, hike among the rare Torrey Pine tree at Torrey Pines State Reserve, skin dive with the huge orange Garibaldi fish, kayak in mystical sea caves, sunbathe with seals, visit beautiful beaches, and learn the secret hidden in the basement of a local shell shop. Series Description Join the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic travel destinations around the world in this award winning series. Each episode features a unique destination's best-kept secrets and traditional landmarks. The "Weekend Explorer" series aired on over 210 PBS stations nationwide, HBO in Europe, Delta Airlines in-flight, and in numerous other foreign countries.

Weekend Explorer. 35 Minutes. Episode Highlights Search for bears and learn how residents coexist with the bears that live in their city, horseback ride in the majestic snow covered Sierra Mountains, glide down the slopes of one of California's favorite ski resorts, fly over majestic Yosemite National Park, mountain bike through the beautiful and serene Sierra wilderness, take an exciting off-road vehicle tour, wonder at beautiful yet dangerous thermal springs, and soak in relaxing natural hot springs. Series Description Join the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic travel destinations around the world in this award winning series. Each episode features a unique destination's best-kept secrets and traditional landmarks. The "Weekend Explorer" series aired on over 210 PBS stations nationwide, HBO in Europe, Delta Airlines in-flight, and in numerous other foreign countries.

Weekend Explorer. 35 Minutes. Episode Highlights Jump a wave wakeboarding, experience the thrill of waverunning, and enjoy BBQ cooking in a hot tub while houseboating on scenic Lake Shasta in Northern California. Tour one of the United State's largest dams, enjoy the incredible mountain scenery of the Lassen Volcanic National Park, walk among giant ancient stalactites in Shasta Caverns, explore the wildlife of Turtle Bay, and catch a rainbow trout while enjoying a fishing float trip. Series Description Join the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic travel destinations around the world in this award winning series. Each episode features a unique destination's best-kept secrets and traditional landmarks. The "Weekend Explorer" series aired on over 210 PBS stations nationwide, HBO in Europe, Delta Airlines in-flight, and in numerous other foreign countries.

Weekend Explorer. 35 Minutes. Episode Highlights Visit "America's Beach" where the healthy lifestyle for which Southern California is known was made famous. Surf with professional surfer turned restaurateur, and then head to the local Farmer's Market, roller blade along the beach with roller blade legend Debbie Merrill, watch 78-year-old skateboarder Liz Bevington, the "Skateboarding Momma", head to the beach made famous by Baywatch and work out at Muscle Beach with world renowned weightlifter Jack Le Lanne. Series Description Join the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic travel destinations around the world in this award winning series. Each episode features a unique destination's best-kept secrets and traditional landmarks. The "Weekend Explorer" series aired on over 210 PBS stations nationwide, HBO in Europe, Delta Airlines in-flight, and in numerous other foreign countries.

Weekend Explorer. 35 Minutes. Episode Highlights The awe inspiring Cascade Range known for its massive snow-capped volcanoes stretches for over 700 miles in America's Pacific Northwest. At 14,162 feet (4,317 meters), Mount Shasta towers majestically over the southern end of this range. Come along and feel the rush of whitewater rafting, enjoy a picnic on the trail with some friendly llamas, go on an off-road adventure to some beautiful mountain vistas, and take a relaxing bike ride along a scenic river. Explore mud pots, fumaroles, beautiful blue pools of boiling water, and other volcanic activity in spectacular Lassen Volcanic National Park. Series Description Join the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic travel destinations around the world in this award winning series. Each episode features a unique destination's best-kept secrets and traditional landmarks. The "Weekend Explorer" series aired on over 210 PBS stations nationwide, HBO in Europe, Delta Airlines in-flight, and in numerous other foreign countries.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The stone-built church of the Mission San Carlos Borrom?o De Carmelo rises above the southern district of the picturesque and romantic coastal town of Carmel in the United States. The Carmel Mission was founded in 1771 when Father Juniperro Serra, from Mallorca in Spain, was responsible for the building of the first missionary stations in the United States. The Mission possesses one of the most important and beautiful collections of religious works of art in California. Today only a few of the former twenty-one missions are in good condition. They were all once located alongside California's six hundred kilometre King's Road and over the years Carmel's unique climate has transformed the Mission's gardens into an exotic paradise that contributes to the idyllic character of this religious complex. Right up to the present day the Carmel Mission has managed to retain several pages of American history that would otherwise have been lost forever.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The Santa Barbara Mission is located on a hill above the centre of a famous coastal resort on California's legendary west coast. In 1820 the sacred building's architect wanted to base his design on the architectural and artistic styles of Roman temple construction. While in Spain a Franciscan friar acquired a book that contained details of Pre-Christian buildings designed by the Roman architect, Vitruvio Polion. Long before the Spanish invaded and the arrival of missionaries, this region was inhabited by a tribe of Native American Indians, the Chumash. The early religious community that settled here educated the Indians in Christianity thus a number of the important leaders of the Chumas were converted to Christianity. Compared to other Spanish missions in North America the splendid design of Santa Barbara's interior and the church's precious works of art are unique. Right up to the present day an important part of the historic and cultural heritage of California has been lovingly maintained within this veritable Queen of Missions.

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes.. Mono Lake is the greatest crater lake in the world and although it is one of the oldest lakes in North America, its water is three times as salty as the sea, it is far from dead. Mysteriously and full of bizarre formations, white tuff rocks rise out of the water. Their origin is a remarkable natural wonder. The combination of both lake water and natural springs creates a white limestone sediment of calcium carbonate that is the main constituent of the tuff stones. Both the Bodie Hills, close to the northern part of the lake, and the eastern Anchorite Hills are millions of years old volcanic mountains with enchanting rock formations. Sometimes it seems as though the rock possesses a mysterious inner power. In the summer months, 50,000 seagulls flock around the lake in which small salt crayfish and saltwater flies are food to millions of birds of passage.

Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. Breathtaking waterfalls, high rock walls and an enchanting wilderness have made Yosemite Park famous. The uniqueness of this wonderful rock landscape was recognized many years ago, thus this Californian national park is the second oldest nature reserve in the United States. At Yosemite Falls, the steep rocks tower up more than 700 metres and it is the park's highest and also most impressive waterfall. The surrounding forests are also attractive but the most famous sight in this region are the 9 waterfalls of Yosemite Valley. Up until the beginning of the great Californian Gold Rush, around the middle of the 19th century, this unique mountain landscape was mostly untouched and those in search of gold headed for Merced River. Not far from the 2,700 metre high Half Dome, one of the most well known landmarks in the park, there are even more wonderful waterfalls. The beautiful rainbows that extend through the delicate mist of falling water add even more splendor to the dreamlike scenery. The beauty of the wilderness, waterfalls, rivers, forests and rock walls of today's Yosemite National Park have combined to create a perfect work of natural art.

DVD. 22 Minutes. Thrill with fun-filled rides that will take your breath away as we cruise over the Pismo Dunes in a Humvee, ride along on an adventure-filled motorcycle trip from the high sierras to the desert floor and fly over Orange County on a simulated air combat mission. The Best of California is an entertaining and informative travel show featuring real people visiting California's best destinations and places, with expert commentary from the travel writers of Sunset Magazine. Each episode, hosted by Kristin Holt, highlights romantic getaways, family fun, and sports and adventure.