Archive for June 21, 2021
Utah brothers dig up 'treasure'
Utah brothers dig up 'treasure' Utah brothers dig up ‘treasure’
Read MoreColorado Experience: Creede – The Last Boom Town
Colorado Experience: Creede – The Last Boom Town In so many ways, the story of Colorado is the story of mining. And Creede stands as one of the last mining towns of its kind. So many mines and their legacies were abandoned over the years – and nearly lost forever. But a handful of heroes…
Read MoreMine Exploring – Eureka Utah
Mine Exploring – Eureka Utah Watch in HD!! = The Trek Planner had a unique experience of helping a group explore, document and sample a mine in Eureka, Utah. This mine is leased by a man who wanted us to help explore it and take samples for assays. Here is a highlight video of our…
Read MoreFinding Something Unexpected in an Unnamed Prospect (Abandoned Mine) Near Hillsboro, New Mexico
Finding Something Unexpected in an Unnamed Prospect (Abandoned Mine) Near Hillsboro, New Mexico Ending our adventure in a mining district near Hillsboro, New Mexico, we explore an unsuspected surprise. I knew of an adit (mine entrance) just above Highway 152 heading into Hillsboro, but could find no history of it on the USGS reports. I…
Read MoreLIDAR and Mapping Historical Gold Mines
LIDAR and Mapping Historical Gold Mines If you are interested in obtaining LIDAR maps for your area please visit my website here: https://theprospectinggeologist.com/ In this video I show how LIDAR can be used in correlation with old mining maps to make a modern map of old gold mines. The maps that can be created using…
Read MoreOverview of the 2019 Arizona Active Mines Directory with Carson Richardson.
Overview of the 2019 Arizona Active Mines Directory with Carson Richardson. AZGS’s Dr. Carson Richardson describes the ‘Active Mine’ annual project to track mine activity and production in Arizona. The Arizona Mine Inspector’s Office collaborates on this project. The 2019 Directory of Active Mines is available for download: http://repository.azgs.az.gov/uri_gin/azgs/dlio/1916
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 MoreUtah's Hidden Treasure Bridgerland! -1993
Utah's Hidden Treasure Bridgerland! -1993 This video was used to promote Cache Valley/Bridgerland area by the local Chamber of Commerce back in the day. Snap shot from events around Logan Utah, Summerfest, mountain bilking, Tony Grove, Utah State University, Crusie In, Wellsville Mountains, Logan Canyon, Bear Lake, Raspberry Days, Sailing, gulfing, running, parades, etc
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 MoreBuried treasure: California couple finds rare U.S. gold coins in backyard
Buried treasure: California couple finds rare U.S. gold coins in backyard A Northern California couple found $10 million worth of rare coins dating back to the 1800’s while hiking on their property. Ben Tracy reports on how they’ve become accidental millionaires.
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