Archive for October 25, 2020
American Treasures That Were NEVER Found!
American Treasures That Were NEVER Found! Over the centuries, people have discovered countless treasures of days past around the world. Every year, archaeologists, fortune hunters, and everyday folk find or accidentally come across some valuable stuff. However, even with all the time that has passed, there are treasures supposedly located in the United States that…
Read MoreExploring the Lewis Mill – Telluride, CO
Exploring the Lewis Mill – Telluride, CO Rui and I explore the abandoned Lewis Mill, high up in the mountains of Telluride, CO. A towering five-story structure that sits in a beautiful alpine meadow at 12,450 feet is one of the most scenic pieces of history in the area. It is a little bit of…
Read MoreThe Pink Lady – Fluorite/Gem Mine for Sale – Utah – 2016
The Pink Lady – Fluorite/Gem Mine for Sale – Utah – 2016 The Pink Lady Mine is a historic producer of gem quality fluorite and beryl. One of the largest and most impressive mines and deposits in the Spor Mountain, the Pink Lady claim covers all of the extensive open and underground workings of this…
Read MoreHornet Gold Mining Claim – New Mexico – 2017
Hornet Gold Mining Claim – New Mexico – 2017 The Hornet is a remote mining claim in the Red River District in New Mexico. Historical documents suggest a large camp on the claim, indicating gold production.
Read MoreAbandoned Gold and Copper Mines in California's El Paso Mountains
Abandoned Gold and Copper Mines in California's El Paso Mountains The history of mining in California’s El Paso Mountains begins in 1893, when placer gold was discovered in Goler Canyon. Dozens of prospectors began searching the nearby dry gulches for placer gold, while others combed the hillsides looking for veins carrying precious metals. Small deposits…
Read MoreVIDEO: Arizona mining: The Valley's rare gem
VIDEO: Arizona mining: The Valley's rare gem When you think of Arizona mining, copper probably comes to mind, or maybe gold. But the Valley is home to a rare gem, which is only found in two places on earth. Right here and in Siberia! As Jared Dillingham found, the mine here is only slightly easier…
Read MoreThe Most Unique or Strangest Places in Colorado
The Most Unique or Strangest Places in Colorado We show you, the most unique places, the places that are where they shouldn’t be,or the just plain strange. This is the second episode out of twelve in my “Beauty of Colorado” series. Be sure to subscribe for more. Get yourself a Colorado T shirt or hoodie…
Read Morehidden treasure caches found with a metal detector in Utah
hidden treasure caches found with a metal detector in Utah These guys showed up at my house with the story of 5 treasure caches they found up in the mountains while prospecting. One of the caches contained clues and a key to what they figure could be a large cashe. They show us 3 of…
Read MoreForrest Fenn Treasure Finally Found In Rocky Mountains | TODAY
Forrest Fenn Treasure Finally Found In Rocky Mountains | TODAY The search for a hidden treasure that TODAY has reported on for years seems to have finally come to an end: Someone has apparently claimed the multimillion-dollar treasure that art collector Forrest Fenn hid in the Southwest nearly a decade ago, leaving clues in a…
Read MoreThe hunt for Forrest Fenn's $2 million hidden treasure
The hunt for Forrest Fenn's $2 million hidden treasure The secret is hidden in a poem that starts like this: “Begin it where warm waters halt.” Zack wrote an entire feature filled with maps, illustrated clues, and even more video. You can read and watch here: http://www.vox.com/a/fenn-treasure-hunt-map Sometime between 2009 and 2010 an 80 year…
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