Archive for August 16, 2022
Treasure in the Arizona Mountains
Treasure in the Arizona Mountains This video was made after hunting for a treasure from a story that was told to me by an old guy named John, who I mention in my book Random Tangents. We will take you up on the Mogollon Rim, above Payson, Arizona, and tell the story and discuss where…
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 MorePark City Utah Silver Mines
Park City Utah Silver Mines These are a few of the Silver Mines that were located throughout the mountains of Park City and Deer Valley, Utah. Today these mountains are used for skiing in the winter and hiking / biking in the summer.
Read MoreUranium mine near Grants, New Mexico
Uranium mine near Grants, New Mexico This short video depicts uranium mine dumps in Poison Canyon, near the intersection of Hwy. 605 and Co. Rd. 23, NW of Grants, New Mexico, and shows examples of the radioactive minerals and their effect on a gamma-sensitive scintillation detector. Most of the radioactive rock here is Jurassic Todilto…
Read MoreAbandoned Copper Mine fading away in the California Mountains | The Afterthought Mine
Abandoned Copper Mine fading away in the California Mountains | The Afterthought Mine The Afterthought Mine is an abandoned copper mine fading away in the Northern California Mountains. All that remains are the decaying structures that once made this mine the most prosperous copper mine of its time for Shasta County. What an awesome abandoned…
Read MoreAn Arizona gem: Inside the Four Peaks amethyst mine
An Arizona gem: Inside the Four Peaks amethyst mine With its distinctive deep purple color, Kurt Cavano knows the stones coming out of his mine are “really, really special.” He holds the claim to the Four Peaks Amethyst Mine, nestled in an area around 7,000 feet between the third and fourth peaks.
Read MoreMaryland Mountain // Hidden Treasure Trails Outside of Black Hawk, Colorado
Maryland Mountain // Hidden Treasure Trails Outside of Black Hawk, Colorado Show me the money! Maryland Mountain is a super fun and newish trail system (built in 2020) just outside of Blackhawk, Colorado. Blackhawk is home to a bunch of casinos and on former mining land so naturally, all the trails have some form of…
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 MoreMysterious Lost Mine and Government Cover Up?
Mysterious Lost Mine and Government Cover Up? One of the largest treasure troves in U.S. history was stolen by the U.S. Government at Victorio Peak on White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. This is the story of the family that discovered the treasure, the tragedy the ensued, and the mystery of how the treasure…
Read MoreExploring California's Hidden Gems
Exploring California's Hidden Gems I grew up in a small town in Northern California. And it is very common that many locals rarely explore their own backyards. With travel being limited nowadays, it is the perfect opportunity to explore your own state. I encourage you to hop on Google Maps and try to find some…
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