Archive for November 6, 2022
Conquistador treasure hunting in New Mexico
Conquistador treasure hunting in New Mexico NewMexico-Expeditions set out to locate a treasure from the ancient conquistadors that roamed our lands. We have been doing this for over 10 years looking for old areas in our state to uncover the past. This last weekend my father Gabriel Villescas from the History Channel came with me…
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 MoreWhere Can I Find Gold In Utah? (USGS Gold prospecting map Survey)
Where Can I Find Gold In Utah? (USGS Gold prospecting map Survey) Just where can I find Gold in Utah? (USGS Gold prospecting map Survey). This time we will look at USGS locations where gold can be found in Utah and why geologically it is found there. For more details on getting help finding more…
Read MoreAzurite & Malachite Crystal Mining | New Mexico
Azurite & Malachite Crystal Mining | New Mexico #mining #crystals The Crystal Collector and friends search 100 year old tailings for Azurite, Malachite, Smithsonite, and more! The location is the Graphic Mine in New Mexico. Search on Facebook for their page to go digging. For awesome giveaways and inside scoops on the latest dig locations…
Read MoreBig Horn Mine Hike in Wrightwood
Big Horn Mine Hike in Wrightwood Hiking to Big Horn Mine is one of my favorite short hikes in the Southern California area. The hike leaves from Vincent Gap and then hugs the mountainside as it takes you over to an old gold mine. Along the way, you can stop and see Vincent’s Cabin if…
Read MoreAbandoned Arizona Mine Explored – Bradshaw Mountains
Abandoned Arizona Mine Explored – Bradshaw Mountains We discovered an old abandoned mine while on an expedition through the Bradshaw Mountains so we checked it out. It is a pretty extensive mine with lots of cool wooden structures, ore shoots, flooded mines, ore cart rail tracks, mill site, and core samples. If you like the…
Read MoreLost Treasures You Can Find In Colorado
Lost Treasures You Can Find In Colorado The Book contains a number of fascinating stories about places in Colorado where you can search for lost treasures, a giant crystal, a forgotten mining camp, and a lost mine containing a vein of wire gold and silver among the stories.
Read MoreThe Hidden Treasure of Fish Springs: Exploring Parks Vlog
The Hidden Treasure of Fish Springs: Exploring Parks Vlog In this episode we travel out to the middle of the Great Basin desert to Fish Springs Wildlife Refuge. We were blown away at the history & wildlife we encountered. Equipment used: Canon EOS R6 – https://amzn.to/38FXn1i Canon 15-35 EF Lens – https://amzn.to/3ngXBjs Canon 24-105 EF…
Read More1600's Spanish Outlaw Pedro Nevarez lost treasure cave in New Mexico
1600's Spanish Outlaw Pedro Nevarez lost treasure cave in New Mexico Outlaw Pedro Nevarez operated in the mid 1600’s in the Rio Grande River valley when the Spanish were still setting up missions along the Rio Grande River. His gang robbed many pack trains supplying these missions and churches with gold relics. He operated in…
Read More10 AMAZING Hidden Gems & Secret Spots in Orange County (Southern California) ! (MUST VISIT)
10 AMAZING Hidden Gems & Secret Spots in Orange County (Southern California) ! (MUST VISIT) Tired of the usual tourist traps in The OC ? Visit these 10 Amazing Hidden Gems & Secret Spots that are off-the beaten path. Check out our other OC playlist linked down below for more ideas for things to do…
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