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03/03/2016

the Pitts Lake lost gold stories kind of the Lost Dutchman of British Columbia !!! https://youtu.be/rlm7nsMKqDQ

The Mystery of Pitt Lakes Lost Gold Mine also known as Slumachs Lost Mine or Lost Creek Mine in British Columbia, Canada - wikipedia org Pitt Lakes Lost Gold...

06/10/2015

The mountain was named by local hay farmer who thought the Pimas were very superstitious about the mountains that lie to the east of the Salt River Valley. Hence the name Superstition Mountain. Prior to 1872 the mountain were known as the Salt River Mountains and some military maps made reference to mountains as the "Sierra de Supersticiones during the 1864-68 mountain campaign against the Apache and Yavapai. The purpose of the military campaign was to rid the mountains of the Apaches.

06/07/2015

This is not about republican or democrat. This bill wrongly creates a "discharge"permit process that is not required by small scale mining equipment based on case law. This bill is another blatant attack on small scale miners to prevent suction dredge mining. The main supporter of the bill, The Sier…

06/07/2015

Smithsonian dirt not surprising! Hail to the whistle blowers !!!

A US Supreme Court ruling has forced the Smithsonian institution to release classified papers dating from the early 1900's that proves the organization was involved in a major historical cover u

03/14/2015

Road Trip Lunch at Mining Camp Restaurant in Apache Junction AZ, Fun and Unique to say the least!

03/14/2015

10 new XP DEUS tutorial videos just released by XP Metal Detectors USA

Videos of the XP Deus wireless metal detector. See Deus field tests, reviews & tips from owners of the Deus detector. Submit & share your own video.

02/08/2015

The Stone Face of Ramses II in the Superstition Wilderness courtesy Tom Kollenborn - Lost Dutchman Gold

Has anyone made it up on BSM and photographed Ramses II stone face yet? I photographed it the last time in 1983 with Bob Corbin standing beside it. This is one of the best pronounced stone faces in the Superstition Wilderness Area that is natural and not altered.

02/05/2015

The thrilling new adventure series starring world-famous meteorite experts
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02/05/2015

Desert Owl Productions Inc is a multi-award-winning production company in the American Southwest

02/03/2015

Gold Trails Episode 5 with Kevin Hoagland in Idaho

After touring the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, Hoagland can’t wait to put his newfound knowledge of Idaho gold to work. He meets up with the team from Summit Mining and Equipment out of Boise, where he gets a first-hand look at the making of a piece of mining equipment that he’s had his eye o…

01/22/2015

Tom Kollenborn - Lost Dutchman Gold - If you love The Lost Dutchman Lore, Apache Junction, The Superstition's & Arizona mining in general this page is for you!

Tom is one of the leading researchers on the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine legend and has written numerous articles and books about the Superstition Mountain area including the Apache Traill and related history. http://SuperstitionMountain.info

01/22/2015

California Superior Court Judge rules in favor of miners and and sends a stern message to the state of Kalifornia law makers

After years of legal wrangling, California Superior Court Judge Gilbert Ochoa has ruled that the state cannot undermine federal law by banning the use of gold suction dredges.   Public Lands for the People has applauded the federal preemption ruling which was handed down Monday, Jan. 12. PLP Pr…