Colorado 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…

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EXPLORING AN ABANDONED MINE WITH RARE METALS -TUNGSTEN MINE -Part 1

EXPLORING AN ABANDONED MINE WITH RARE METALS -TUNGSTEN MINE -Part 1 Follow us in this first of a two part film exploring Carrock mine in Mungrisdale, Cumbria, containing the only tungsten deposit outside of southwestern England that has been worked commercially. Carrock Mine was only intermittently economic, notably during World War I used for the…

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Magical Paint Mines – Exploring Colorful Colorado – Hiking Tips

Magical Paint Mines – Exploring Colorful Colorado – Hiking Tips On today’s episode we head a short distance east of Colorado Springs to visit the incredible Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Calhan, Colorado. This place certainly adds to the Colorful Colorado state motto! All of this color and natural beauty is basically in our new…

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Coal Connections Quick History: Erie, Colorado

Coal Connections Quick History: Erie, Colorado Did you know the names of Erie’s streets pay tribute to its mining history? Did you know what inspired Biscuit Day over one hundred years ago? Here’s a quick look at Erie’s famous beginnings. Want to learn more about Erie, Colorado’s history? Check out the Coal Connections podcast ➑️

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Nederland Mining History

Nederland Mining History Learn about mining history and the different types of minerals mined in Nederland, Colorado – Silver, Gold, and Tungsten

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Skiing Colorado Mines Peak to Berthoud Pass

Skiing Colorado Mines Peak to Berthoud Pass Skiing Colorado Mines Peak on May 30, 2022. This is the easy route from the peak to the parking lot. Skiing starts by the radio towers, down some maintenance roads, then down some of the runs from a former ski resort.

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DID WE FIND A DIAMOND? | Mining Diamonds In Colorado

DID WE FIND A DIAMOND? | Mining Diamonds In Colorado #GIVEAWAY #ThatCampingCouple #MiningDiamonds Join That Camping Couple as we mine Diamonds for FREE in the Stateline Kimberlite District (CO)! πŸŽπŸŽ‰ Watch to the end of the video for a GIVEAWAY!!! πŸŽπŸŽ‰ β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” ❀OFFICIAL GIVEAWAY RULES❀ 1. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the notification…

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Largest Mine Blast in Colorado

Largest Mine Blast in Colorado The largest underground mining blast, and one of the largest blasts in Colorado history. 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 Check out some beautiful prints I have captured from Colorado and around the world here…

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