Video of a tree turned to metal
by The 250 million-year process that turned this portion of a tree to metal is still not fully understood by geologists. We have been studying this …
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250 Million Year Old Copper-Mineralized Fossil Wood
Most people know what petrified wood is, and most people know that Copper makes really colorful mineral specimens, but did you know that there are …
Treasure Maps Update #1
The Treasure Maps portion of the website is a Google Maps interactive view of a collection of Treasure Legends with decent chances of having some …
Lost Dutchman Mine #1
The Lost Dutchman Mine is one of if not the most widely-known lost mine legend in the American Southwest. A real person found real gold …
Arizona Gold Mine Maps
Seeking out and finding old mines is a great way to get out there, get some exercise, and discover some history and nature with your …
New Book: Golden Tome of Treasue Signs, Symbols, and Marks
Have you ever thought about what signs and clues to hidden wealth and history might be laying about in plain sight? What might you have …
Metal Detecting for Gold, Silver, and Copper Nuggets
Metal detecting is a challenging endeavor. The ability to tolerate disappointment is a requirement, as is persistence. When hunting for minerals, these facts are magnified. …
Finding an Arrastre: Ancient Gold Mining Tool
One of the most primitive, and easy to construct, devices for hard rock ore processing is the “arrastre” (or, variously, the “arrastra”). The typical arrastre …
Colorado Gold, Silver, and Copper Mines
The Colorado mines are separated into several catergories to make viewing easier. Bookmark the one you like best for faster access. Primary Gold – North Primary …
Lost Adams Gold Diggings
The story of the Lost Adams Gold Mine is one of the better known treasure tales of the old American Southwest, with many books written on …
Clark’s Lost Mine
TREASURE: A very rich Silver mine with an actual historical record. SYNOPSIS: In 1853 John Clark made his way to the Arizona territory and struck …
Treasure Mountain Bullion
TREASURE: A cache of locally-mined gold bullion so large that only a fraction could be transported on the first trip away from the mines. Five …
Lost Padre Silver Mine
TREASURE: Church artifacts, loose gold coins, and a remaining vein of Silver so rich that it can be cut off with a chisel. SYNOPSIS: Stand …