MINING AT 9000 FEET
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Mining operations ceased in 1945 but this high elevation mining camp has remained in remarkable condition thanks to a group of volunteers who maintain the remaining buildings and museum for future generations to enjoy.
Read MoreTUNGSTEN TOWN: THE GHOST OF ATOLIA, CA
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This once booming mining town of over 2000 people included a dairy, four restaurants, a movie theater, and the “Bucket of Blood” saloon. Today, it sits abandoned slowly succumbing to the harsh desert elements that surround it.
Read MoreTIPI LIVING IN HISTORIC CHINA RANCH
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The hidden oasis near DVNP that includes a massive date farm, tipis and incredible hiking opportunities within the Amargosa River Valley.
Read MoreIBEX SPRINGS GHOST CAMP: DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
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Established as a mining camp in the 1880s, Ibex Springs on the southeastern border of Death Valley National Park, is probably one of the parks least visited areas and that’s exactly why I wanted to check it out.
Read MoreEAGLE CLIFF CABIN JTNP
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Built inside a natural cave-like alcove of giant boulders and not found on any tourist maps, the hike to Eagle Cliff Mine and Cabin is well worth the effort.
Read MoreTHE MINES OF LAS FLORES CANYON
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Exploring the mines & water tunnels of Las Flores Canyon above Altadena, CA.
Read MoreAMALIE MILL & MINE
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Dating back to 1894, the Amalie Mill & Mine near Caliente, CA remains one of the best preserved mining sites in and around Kern County.
Read MoreLA MINING: ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST
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You can still find some amazing artifacts from LA’s mining days if you know where to look.
Read MoreBIG HORN MINE [EXTERIOR]
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- Category: Mines/Ghost Towns, Nature/Hikes
Perched nearly 7000 feet up on the rugged eastern face of Mount Baden-Powell and overlooking the historic East Fork of the San Gabriel River, sits one of Southern California’s largest abandoned mines.
Read MoreINSIDE BIG HORN MINE
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Inside one of Southern California’s largest abandoned mines.
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