From the start of the Gold Rush all the way through the mid-1900s, much of the countries economy was sustained through mining activities. Of course one of the many important minerals mined was gold. But not all days were rosy for the gold mining industries. There were many situations that challenged the profitability and even […]
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These 6 Underground Mine Tours in California are Simply Amazing!
If you have an interest in early mining history and have always wanted to explore underground, then you are in luck in California. Several places in this state have rare opportunities to safely explore old mines that were once major gold producers. Professional guides will show you can deep underground where men once worked to […]