The quiet town of Mackay in the valley of the White Knob Mountains has a rich history. This history dates back to the late-1880s when the White Knob Mountains emerged as a popular mining area. Mining activities started shortly after the discovery of copper in 1879. For a short period, Cliff City and the White […]
Gold in Idaho
Remote Gold Mines in Idaho’s Nez Perce National Forest
Mining History of Yellow Pine, Idaho (Gold & Tungsten)
Yellow Pine is a historical mining area in remote central Idaho. It is primarily a small, remote tourist town today, with limited visitors due to being so far from civilization. While mining had slowed considerably during the past decades, renewed interest from major mining firms is coming back to the area. Mining here is done […]
6 Central Idaho Ghost Towns that very few People know about
These Remote Idaho Ghost Towns are a Wonderful View into the Past Idaho is one of those states that hasn’t yet been spoiled or overrun by tourists. While many so-called “ghost towns” throughout the western United States have become tourist attractions with thousands of visitors annually, there are lots of Idaho ghost towns that very […]
Pierce, Idaho – Our State’s First Major Gold Rush
Near the Clearwater National Forest, lies the historic gold rush town of Pierce, Idaho. Located about 30 miles east of Orofino, the town of Pierce stands as the birthplace of gold mining in the State of Idaho. It has the notable distinction of being the first major gold discovery in the state. Gold Strike […]
Mining in Silver Valley & Historic Wallace, Idaho
Wallace is an important mining town located in North Idaho. The town of Wallace is located between Montana and Washington off the interstate 90 in the famous Silver Valley, one of the richest concentrations of silver ore on Earth. The town of Wallace has a colorful mining history that dates back to 1884 when Colonel […]
Gold Mining Locations in Idaho – Places You Can Still Find Gold
Idaho provides some of the best gold prospecting opportunities of any state in the U.S. Gold can be found in almost all sections of the state, so regardless of where you live there is a good chance that you are close to some productive areas. Silver City was a famous lode mining district in Southwest […]