Virginia City, Nevada
The Combination Shaft
At one time, it was the second deepest mine shaft on the planet!
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Virginia City, Nevada
At one time, it was the second deepest mine shaft on the planet!
Searchlight, Nevada
Abandoned mine site with interesting artifacts to explore, including a 4-stamp mill.
Santa Claus, Arizona
This abandoned open-pit copper mine features stunning turquoise mineral pools and excellent rock-hunting opportunities.
Granite, Oregon
A glimpse of mining history just beyond the tree line.
Delta Junction, Alaska
An icy behemoth that towers over you with a blue ice cave in the winter and a roaring creek in the summer.
Healy, Alaska
This often-overlooked canyon dazzles and intrigues with its many layers of colors, shapes and odd formations.
Lux, Nevada
These massive concrete foundations and smelter chimney bricks still smell like smoke after a century.
Mazama, Washington
The crumbling remains of a gold mine that was operational in the 1930s.
Twisp, Washington
Gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc were once extracted at this abandoned mine near Lookout Mountain.