POWERING THE WEST IN BLM COAL COUNTRY

POWERING THE WEST IN BLM COAL COUNTRY Coal mining is an important use on public lands and helps meet America’s energy needs. It is a strong economic driver both locally and nationally – for many rural communities, this is particularly true. The Trapper Mine near Craig, Colorado plays a vital role in the town’s economy,…

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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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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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Visiting the Hidee Gold Mine in Colorado

Visiting the Hidee Gold Mine in Colorado USA Today ranked Hidee Mine the #9 best underground attraction in the United States. We toured the #gold mine in the summer and had a fantastic time. A great #COmeToLife moment for our family in #Colorado.

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Mining Garnet and Obsidian for FREE – Ruby Mountain, Colorado

Mining Garnet and Obsidian for FREE – Ruby Mountain, Colorado #RubyMountainCO #GarnetAndObsidian #ThatCampingCouple Learn how to mine Garnet and Obsidian at Ruby Mountain, Colorado for FREE! We show you what tools are needed to prospect here and exactly where to find these gems and minerals!💎 🚗 Directions to Ruby Mountain: Quartz, Calcite, and Caves…Oh My!…

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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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Spooky! Exploring Abandoned Mines Colorado

Spooky! Exploring Abandoned Mines Colorado In search of The Lost Hobo Mine! Chest deep snow and a harrowing descent into the old abandoned mine shaft! Is this the squatters fabled gold mine!? The story goes; “There is a long haired scruffy fellow, living in an abandoned gold mine here in Summit County Colorado. Once a…

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World's biggest mine: Inside US coal

World's biggest mine: Inside US coal Barack Obama’s pledge to cut carbon emissions has not stopped North Antelope Rochelle mine in Wyoming. In fact, production is booming – and climate change is off the agenda. The Guardian’s Suzanne Goldenberg gets a rare look inside the biggest coal mine in the world. Subscribe to The Guardian…

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The Best Hidden Towns in Colorado

The Best Hidden Towns in Colorado In the best hidden towns in Colorado we go off the tourist path to find some unique and fun towns to visit and with little tourist crowds. Get access to awesome maps of Colorado by becoming a member of this channel, hit the join button right next to the…

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Gold Prospecting Colorado – GPAA Gold Mining Claim

Gold Prospecting Colorado – GPAA Gold Mining Claim Today the weather was really great so I went up to Idaho Springs, CO to scout out a GPAA Gold Mining Claim ★↓SUPPORT MY WORK!↓★ Klesh Paydirt, Merch and Gear used – http://www.kleshgold.com eBay Listings: https://ebay.to/3lQLRUe Join my Patreon: https://bit.ly/2RZUU5O Join as a Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3pZRx0K ★↓FOLLOW↓★…

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