Posts Tagged ‘Lost Silver Mines of California’

Exploring The Desert Lode Star Mine – A California silver mine (part 1) In this video we drive our Willys Jeep through the desert to the Desert Lode Star Mine. The mine was started in 1880 when the rich ore vein was discovered. 100 miners were hired and sunk a huge shaft to access the…

Made In Kern County: Golden Queen Mining Company Just outside Mojave, surrounded by snow-capped hills and giant wind turbines, there is a mountain deeply rooted in California history. The place that has provided the promise for a better life for well over 120-years.