Archive for June 16, 2021
Back In Time: The Lost Gold of Oklahoma
Back In Time: The Lost Gold of Oklahoma Back In Time looks into the legends of lost treasure thought to be buried in the southwest corner of Oklahoma. Some of it, the stories go, is from Spanish explorers. Other treasure was supposedly stashed by robbers in the 1800’s.And there’s the dedicated few who want to…
Read MoreClimax Mine Open Pit Operations
Climax Mine Open Pit Operations Freeport McMoRan’s Climax Mine is situated 13 miles northeast of Leadville , Colorado. This video contains part of a tour which was conducted in August 2012 as part of the mine’s Grand Re-Opening. In this video, Climax Mine Operations Superintendent Roy McKinstry discusses the present day open pit operations. Note:…
Read MoreFirst Coal Mine in Utah
First Coal Mine in Utah In 1854, at Fort Ephraim, an Indian, Tabiona, gave President Brigham Young a black rock, saying “Heap burn.” Two Welsh coal miners, John Rees and John Price, were sent with the Indian to located the coal vein, which was found in Coal Canyon about 1 mile south and 1/4 mile…
Read MorePart 1. Hidden Danger: The Legacy of New Mexico's Abandoned Mines.
Part 1. Hidden Danger: The Legacy of New Mexico's Abandoned Mines. Part 1. Hidden Danger: The Legacy of New Mexico’s Abandoned Mines. Directed by Bart Callan. Produced for AML Program of the New Mexico Mining & Minerals Division of the NM Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department; Director of Videography Warren Benjamin; Animations by Dave…
Read MoreGeology of Lompoc California
Geology of Lompoc California Take a virtual field trip of the geology of Lompoc, California or try it out yourself. Here are the stops: Stop 1: San Miguelito Rd. Drive south on I St. and continue onto San Miguelito Rd. The folds in the video are about a half mile down the road before the…
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 MoreHidden Treasure Trailhead
Hidden Treasure Trailhead Hidden Treasure Trailhead is a new access point connecting the North and South ends of the trail with a Corten Steel pedestrian bridge over Highway 119 and North Clear Creek in Black Hawk. What once was a vehicle pull out off of the highway is now a 50 space parking lot with…
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 MoreNew Mexico man finds hidden treasure in new China apartment
New Mexico man finds hidden treasure in new China apartment New Mexico man finds hidden treasure in new China apartment – Source: http://krqe.com/2018/01/31/new-mexico-man-finds-hidden-treasure-in-new-china-apartment/
Read MoreBURIED TREASURE IN YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
BURIED TREASURE IN YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA For today’s treasure tale we’re going to San Bernardino County, California for the story of Don Tapias lost treasure of $50,000 in Gold doubloons.
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