Archive for January 2023
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 MoreDiscover Mines – Geology and Geological Engineering
Discover Mines – Geology and Geological Engineering What we do within the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines, and what we offer our students.
Read MoreWORLD'S LARGEST MAN-MADE EXCAVATION-KENNECOTT COPPER MINE-BINGHAM CANYON-SALT LAKE CITY-UTAH-EP78
WORLD'S LARGEST MAN-MADE EXCAVATION-KENNECOTT COPPER MINE-BINGHAM CANYON-SALT LAKE CITY-UTAH-EP78 WORLD’S LARGEST MAN-MADE EXCAVATION-KENNECOTT COPPER MINE-BINGHAM CANYON MINE-RIO TINTO MINE IN SALT LAKE CITY-UTAH Take the mine tour with Sue & I as we show you the world’s largest man-made “hole” what has been in operation since 1906! This mine is being worked in the Oquirrh…
Read MoreExploring an Abandoned Silver Mine Dating Back to the Post Civil War Era in New Mexico
Exploring an Abandoned Silver Mine Dating Back to the Post Civil War Era in New Mexico Today’s abandoned mine exploring video features one of the oldest (and longest-mined) historical abandoned mines I’ve been in. History of this mine began in 1866 and was mined for nearly a century. It is part of an elaborate network…
Read MoreTalc Mine in California is Beginning to Collapse
Talc Mine in California is Beginning to Collapse Was tired just sitting at home so I went out to explore a mine located on the edge of the mojave desert that I haven’t been to since 1998. This mine won’t be around much longer since it is collapsing. This desert hard rock mine might just…
Read MoreIntroduction to San Manuel Mine History
Introduction to San Manuel Mine History The San Manuel mine, located north of Tucson, produced millions of tons of copper ore before it closed in 1999. The Miners Story Project interviewed dozens of miners who worked at the giant underground mine to preserve the history of the operation, the miners, and the towns where the…
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 MoreNew Mexico treasure hunt: Box of relics buried 155 years ago
New Mexico treasure hunt: Box of relics buried 155 years ago New Mexico treasure hunt: Box of relics buried 155 years ago
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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