Archive for May 11, 2023
New 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 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 MoreThese Pools Help Support Half The People On Earth
These Pools Help Support Half The People On Earth What are these electric blue ponds in the middle of the Utah desert? And why do they keep changing color? Join Derek Muller (Veritasium) as he looks into the weird, bizarre, and seemingly inexplicable images found on Google Earth to discover what on Earth they actually…
Read MoreRare Blue Gems From New Mexico! | Pay To Dig Mine, NM
Rare Blue Gems From New Mexico! | Pay To Dig Mine, NM The Graphic Mine is an amazing, pay-to-dig site residing in the historical Magdalena Mining District! Here you can find Azurite, Malachite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Iridescent Hematite, Wulfenite, Cuperite, Barite, Calcite…and the list continues on. This tailing dump is a wealth of Copper and Zinc…
Read MoreTourmaline Mining in California | Gems of Pala
Tourmaline Mining in California | Gems of Pala The Crystal Collector, Bryan Major and nephew Dylan Ross set out to dig for California Gemstones! Tourmaline, quartz Crystals and other cool things are found at this location! What a fun spot for any age and great for family vacations! For awesome giveaways and inside scoops on…
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 Morehidden treasure caches found with a metal detector in Utah
hidden treasure caches found with a metal detector in Utah These guys showed up at my house with the story of 5 treasure caches they found up in the mountains while prospecting. One of the caches contained clues and a key to what they figure could be a large cashe. They show us 3 of…
Read MoreName of man who says he found Forrest Fenn's infamous hidden treasure chest revealed
Name of man who says he found Forrest Fenn's infamous hidden treasure chest revealed A decade ago, an eccentric New Mexico art dealer hid more than $1 million worth of treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. In June, he said someone had found it, but that person wished to remain anonymous. Now, the man who…
Read MoreTop 10 Hidden Treasures Rumored to Be Somewhere in America
Top 10 Hidden Treasures Rumored to Be Somewhere in America Check out our featured song: “Caelum” by Planets Collide! https://youtu.be/_3TTt064sbU Friendship may be the greatest treasure of all, but it isn’t worth much compared to these elusive paydays. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most elusive treasures that are supposedly buried in the…
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