Archive for February 28, 2023
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 MoreAmazing Colorado Mine Ruins
Amazing Colorado Mine Ruins I explore a bit around the Silverton area and find some amazing mine ruins that lead to even more mine ruins and tell you a brief history of the area. Check out my website to get access to amazing maps with all my favorite and secret places in Colorado here www.ryksvideo.com/colorado-map…
Read MoreJuab County, Utah – Spor Mountain Fluorite/Beryllium Mine Reclamation
Juab County, Utah – Spor Mountain Fluorite/Beryllium Mine Reclamation For years, the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining has been spending millions of tax payer dollars to destroy the historic and productive mines of Utah. Many of these mines still hold valuable minerals and are owned by active claimants. The Utah Division of Oil,…
Read MoreHistory of the West Mine and Intrepid Potash at Carlsbad, New Mexico
History of the West Mine and Intrepid Potash at Carlsbad, New Mexico A brief history of the West mine starting in 1925 and the impressive story of Intrepid Potash
Read MoreArgonaut Mine Tragedy of 1922 – Jackson, California
Argonaut Mine Tragedy of 1922 – Jackson, California Jeff and Sarah visit the location of the famous Argonaut Mine in Amador County, scene of a tragedy in August, 1922 where miners were trapped. They will also visit the mass graves of the victims. #argonautmine #minedisasters #jacksoncalifornia #historyhunters Check out our two other videos on Jackson,…
Read MoreCrystals and Herkimer Type Diamond Hunting Near Payson Arizona
Crystals and Herkimer Type Diamond Hunting Near Payson Arizona This is a fun video about looking for and finding crystals near Payson and Diamond Rim which is a public collecting spot. Digging is only allowed from October 1 to February 28 each year so we were surface hunting this trip. We will be going back…
Read MoreMystery at Treasure Mountain
Mystery at Treasure Mountain Mystery at Treasure Mountain Colorado. In the late 18th Century a French Expedition team hid $33 Million in gold as they were being attacked by Natives. A lone survivor passed a map down to his ancestors who claim to know the location of the treasure today but are unable to retrieve…
Read MoreGeronimo's Hidden Treasure
Geronimo's Hidden Treasure The story of Geronimo’s Hidden Mine with treasures of untold wealth is a story that Geronimo told his army captors about. He would not tell them the location without being released so he could make an escape. Part of the story goes that the mine lies under the nose of a rock…
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 MoreMystery of Lost Treasure | California Murder and Lost Gold
Mystery of Lost Treasure | California Murder and Lost Gold In this lost treasure mystery of lost treasure and murder, a lone bandit robs a freight wagon carrying hundreds of pounds of gold. The crime goes unsolved until a man is murdered in a small California town. Music: Middle Age Blues by the Mini Vandals
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