CA Mines

Big Horn Mine Hike in Wrightwood Hiking to Big Horn Mine is one of my favorite short hikes in the Southern California area. The hike leaves from Vincent Gap and then hugs the mountainside as it takes you over to an old gold mine. Along the way, you can stop and see Vincent’s Cabin if…

5 mines you can work at in the USA There are nearly 13,000 mining operations in the United States, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration. In 2019, U.S. mining, directly and indirectly, generated more than 1.3 million full-time and part-time jobs. Let’s take a look at 5 mines that you can work at…

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…

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…

Mines Like This Aren't Supposed To Be In California The title of this video is a nod to those that say that all of the abandoned mines in Southern California have been sealed up by the government or plundered by “collectors” to the point that they are just featureless holes in the ground… They have…

Mercury Production In California 1955 Film about mining of cinnabar in New Indria, California which is turned into mercury aka quicksilver for thermometers and other uses. Footage from this film is available for licensing from http://www.globalimageworks.com

Royston Turquoise Mine On this episode of Wonders of the West, we go turquoise hunting at the Royston Turquoise Mine and then learn how to take a rough piece of turquoise and turn it into fine jewelry. Join us on Facebook for updates on Nature, Education, and Special Events: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wonders-of-the-West/269100094159?ref=ts

The Biggest Abandoned Mine In Southern California! Brooklyn Mine in Old Dale near Joshua Tree Video of Brooklyn Mine, Gold Standard Mine, Sunset Mine and Rose of Peru mine. I think Brooklyn Mine is the largest abandoned mine it So.Cal – if it’s not, it has to be close. Download the FREE .GPX file for…

Lost Cement Gold Mine of California The story of the Lost Cement Mine of California. 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 might otherwise be…

Historic California Gold Mine Looks To Reopen As Gold Prices Remain High The historic Idaho-Maryland gold mine in Grass Valley, CA is looking to reopen due to the continued high value of gold. The mine on the verge of reopening pending county approval over the objection of many local residents and businesses.  » Subscribe to…