Archive for March 29, 2023
Mystery 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
Read MoreI Explore Abandoned Mine Ruins
I Explore Abandoned 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…
Read MoreRockhounding old Gold and Silver mines near Eureka, Utah, and then we find something BIG!
Rockhounding old Gold and Silver mines near Eureka, Utah, and then we find something BIG! In this adventure we travel to a secret location after several failed attempts at mine tailings near Eureka, Utah. What we find there literally blew me away! I had no idea we could find them that big so close to…
Read MoreDuPonts Lost Gold Mine in New Mexico
DuPonts Lost Gold Mine in New Mexico The story of DuPont’s lost gold mine in northern New Mexico. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that…
Read MoreFinding a Lost California Gold Mine in the Sierra Nevada || Part One
Finding a Lost California Gold Mine in the Sierra Nevada || Part One In 1883, six miners found gold at the Providence Mine in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. This mine has long disappeared from all maps and mention, except for an earlier 1900s topo map. In this episode, my son and I set out…
Read MoreMorenci, AZ Freeport-McMoRan's Copper Mine – 5/11/2020 – shortened
Morenci, AZ Freeport-McMoRan's Copper Mine – 5/11/2020 – shortened The Morenci mine is the largest copper producing mine in North America and remains a major contributor to Freeport-McMoRan’s copper output, which is second only to that of Chile’s Codelco. Phelps mined underground until the 1930s depression, converting to an open-cut operation with rail haulage in…
Read MoreHidden Treasure Dam Model 2019, Lake City Colorado
Hidden Treasure Dam Model 2019, Lake City Colorado Just days prior to its destruction, the CoE flew the Hidden Treasure dam above Lake City Colorado with a DJI Phantom 4 V2 UAS (drone) and took more than 400 images. Using Pix4D, the CoE was then able to create a 3D model (point cloud) of the…
Read MoreAn Underground Adventure in the Hidden Treasure Mine
An Underground Adventure in the Hidden Treasure Mine Hidden treasures? This abandoned mine certainly had its fair share of them that Justin and I found while exploring and documenting it. The Hidden Treasure Mine was first dug in the early 1900s and was mined for gold, silver, and silica. According to old mining reports, it…
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 More5 UNBELIEVABLE Hidden Gems To Visit In California
5 UNBELIEVABLE Hidden Gems To Visit In California California is one of the most popular vacation spots in the United States, attracting both domestic and international travelers. The Golden State is a fascinating land of possibilities, with vibrant towns, beaches, amusement parks, and natural beauty found nowhere else on the planet. Whether you’re planning a…
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