Archive for January 22, 2021
Native American Surprise | Estrella Mountain Foothills, AZ
Not to be confused with South Mountain, the more popular mountain range south of the valley; the Sierra Estrella Mountains, Spanish for star range, are rarely talked about when discussing mountains around the Phoenix area. My family and I have lived in Goodyear for a while now, so we consider these mountains to be home.…
Read MoreThe Lost Treasure of Wolf Creek Pass
The Lost Treasure of Wolf Creek Pass For years, legends of lost gold have brought treasure hunters to the area around Wolf Creek Pass in southwest Colorado. The treasure is still out there, protected, as some claim, by some supernatural force. Who doesn’t love the creepy and strange? Subscribe to A Grave in Baltimore for…
Read MoreExploring Ouray Mines
Exploring Ouray Mines While climbing at the Pool Wall in Ouray, I stumbled upon some old mines and decided to check them out.
Read MoreAbandoned Iron Mine In Utah
Abandoned Iron Mine In Utah 2000 Flushes is an abandoned iron mine near Cedar City, UT. DJI Phantom 3 Professional Music- Electric Pow Wow Drum by A Tribe Called Red
Read MoreNew Mexico's Turquoise Trail
New Mexico's Turquoise Trail Explore three significant and historical town on the Turquoise Trail of New Mexico – Cerrillos, Madrid and Golden. Each offers a glimpse into the heady days when mining for gold, silver and other precious metals, as well as hard and soft coal, made this region wealthy. Today, each is virtually forgotten,…
Read MoreDiatomaceous Earth Insulation Mining, Milling and Manufacture, 1962
Diatomaceous Earth Insulation Mining, Milling and Manufacture, 1962 Diatomaceous earth, also known as diatomite or kieselgur, is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. This powder has an abrasive feel, similar to pumice powder, and is very light, due to its high porosity. Diatomaceous…
Read MoreNorthern Arizona Gypsum Mine
Northern Arizona Gypsum Mine While on a back country Jeep expedition we crossed from Southern Utah into Northern Arizona and found an abandoned mica mine (gypsum) that is called “The Glitter Pit” by locals. It was an amazing find.
Read MoreLost Treasure in UTAH
Lost Treasure in UTAH First part of many videos tracking down the lost Spanish treasure of the golden Jesus in utah
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 MoreNorthern California HIDDEN GEMS to visit in 2020
Northern California HIDDEN GEMS to visit in 2020 Northern California to me is about as good as it gets. There are so many places to visit within a couple hour drive. You could start your day on the beach, do some wine tasting in Napa, and get into the Mountains and snow later that afternoon.…
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