Ep 15. Cowzilla in Colorado

In American Pickers season 18 episode 15 titled 'Cowzilla in Colorado', the two picking legends, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, take a trip to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to uncover hidden treasures among the vast and unpredictable terrain. The episode starts with the duo cruising down the winding roads of Colorado and admiring the scenic views of the mountains.

Their first stop is an old farm that has been in the same family for generations. Here, they come across a fascinating old tractor that still has some life left in it. The farmer is hesitant to part with it, so Mike and Frank have to work their magic to come up with a deal that will benefit both parties. The tractor isn't the only find on the farm, and they go deep into the barns and sheds to uncover some rare antiques that have been collecting dust for years.

Their next stop is an old pawn shop, and the moment they walk in, they are greeted with what seems like an endless amount of rare collector's items. The pawn shop has everything from vintage comic books to antique guns, and they have to be extremely careful while navigating through the narrow aisles. Though, as they get lost in the endless amount of treasures, they come across a vintage gas pump that they can't leave without. They spend some time rummaging through the pawn shop and end up with some unique finds that will make great additions to their personal collections.

In the search for more collectibles, Mike and Frank end up in a remote area where the altitude is high, and air is thin - this area is known for its cemeteries and ghost towns. Here they stumble upon an old school bus that has been sitting in a field for decades, and they can't resist exploring it and examining its history. They eventually make their way into an old mining town that's been abandoned since its days of gold mining, and they discover an equally abandoned garage with intriguing origins. It becomes increasingly apparent that the deeper they go into the mines, the more they find hidden treasures waiting to be rescued.

Lastly, they visit an auctioneer who is selling off various hot rods and trucks on behalf of a long-time collector. The auctioneer has some surprises for them, including the so-called Cowzilla, a gigantic statue of a cow that has seen better days. Despite its condition, Mike and Frank see potential in the statue after deciding to restore it. Now all they have to do is find a buyer for it, but they're confident that they'll find a home for it, and the restoration will give it a new lease of life.

The episode's classic American Pickers formula is well-balanced, and it manages to introduce unique finds that are hard to come by, epic landscapes, and a variety of personalities that are encountered along the way. Each item collected tells a story and reveals something about the past that lives on through these cherished antiques. Fans of American Pickers will love Cowzilla in Colorado, where Mike and Frank show that hidden treasures can be found in the most unlikely of places.