An 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.

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Exploring abandoned places, old Arizona copper mines, and ghost towns.

Exploring abandoned places, old Arizona copper mines, and ghost towns. Getting out and exploring another old abandoned Arizona copper mine. Trying out my new camera and having a a great time enjoying this spring out in the back country. Probably the steepest hill I’ve ever tackled in my Jeep getting up to the mines and…

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How to Find the History of Abandoned Mines & Ghost Towns (in AZ)

How to Find the History of Abandoned Mines & Ghost Towns (in AZ) This video goes over the numerous resources available to learn the backstory of the countless old mines & ghost towns scattered around Arizona. Whether it’s a well-known spot, or a small hole in the ground, chances are you’ll be able to find…

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How to Find the History of Abandoned Mines & Ghost Towns (in AZ)

How to Find the History of Abandoned Mines & Ghost Towns (in AZ) This video goes over the numerous resources available to learn the backstory of the countless old mines & ghost towns scattered around Arizona. Whether it’s a well-known spot, or a small hole in the ground, chances are you’ll be able to find…

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Exploring Arizona Abandoned Mines: Big Eye Mine

Exploring Arizona Abandoned Mines: Big Eye Mine The Big Eye Mine and its cabin remain a very popular hiking and jeeping destination in the far reaches of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge and its Castle Dome Mountains in Yuma County, Arizona. This particular video of my documentation and exploration of Arizona’s Big Eye Mine was…

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Exploring the Mine With No Name, Yavapai County, Arizona

Exploring the Mine With No Name, Yavapai County, Arizona Bob and I go to the Black Rock District north of Phoenix to explore and to find some mines to investigate! Several things worth mentioning: 1. The Monte Cristo Mine is noteworthy, but the main shaft is reportedly flooded, thus not accesible. 2. The Williams Ranch…

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Morenci Copper Mine Morenci, AZ

Morenci Copper Mine Morenci, AZ Said to be the largest copper mine in the U.S., the Morenci Copper Mine produced 848 million pounds of copper in 2016! One fascinating feature of the overlook is watching mine trucks going from here to there. They seem to move like dancers waltzing across a dance floor.

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Exploring Arizona Abandoned Mines: Big Eye Mine

Exploring Arizona Abandoned Mines: Big Eye Mine The Big Eye Mine and its cabin remain a very popular hiking and jeeping destination in the far reaches of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge and its Castle Dome Mountains in Yuma County, Arizona. This particular video of my documentation and exploration of Arizona’s Big Eye Mine was…

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#177 Awesome mines in the Desert #6 Arizona USA

#177 Awesome mines in the Desert #6 Arizona USA We go to Arizona to collaborate with fellow YouTuber Gly Coolness of Abandoned and Forgotten Places to Uncover some mysteries check out his channel too! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7kKUhwDj8jTbJHI8GL21A #Arizona mines #abandoned mines #exploring #outdoor adventure #exploring abandoned mines

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Rockhounding in Arizona! In Search of Chrysocolla, Azurite, Turquoise

Rockhounding in Arizona! In Search of Chrysocolla, Azurite, Turquoise Join us as we go spelunking and rockhounding thru old copper mines of Arizona. We dig thru tailings full of minerals and gems! We are taking a trip into Mine Canyon, an old copper mining district in Southeast Arizona. The terrain is so rough, we have…

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