The Selkirk is an expansive mountain range that cuts across the border of the United States and Canada. The scenic mountain range starts off from the northern part of the Idaho Panhandle and stretches across the eastern parts of Washington State before reaching across the border of British Columbia. The Selkirk Mountains have long been […]
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Mackay, Idaho and the White Knob Mining Company
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 […]
Remote Gold Mines in Idaho’s Nez Perce National Forest
Exploring the Old Mining Towns of Custer & Bonanza in Idaho
Central Idaho has lots of small, abandoned ghost town hidden deep in its wilderness. At one time there were thousands of men here scouring the hills in search of primarily gold and silver. Access was difficult, and any discovery needed to be exceptionally rich to justify being so far away from civilization. When gold was […]
The Yankee Fork Gold Dredge in the Central Idaho Mountains
The Yankee Fork Gold Dredge is one of the best historical gold dredges in existence today and definitely worth a visit. The structure has been well persevered and restored to the original state meaning that you will see firsthand how the machine was in 1950. It is located just outside of the vast River of […]
Murray, Idaho – The Last Gold Rush in the Lower 48 States
Bayhorse, Idaho – One of the Finest Old Mining Towns in the State
Bayhorse was once a bustling mining center that attracted hundreds of mining and boasted of a number of important silver mines. It is estimated that the total production in the Bayhorse area amounted to over 6.3 million oz. of silver, 37 million lb. of lead, 6.6 million lb. of copper, 39 thousand lb. of zinc […]
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 […]
19 of the Richest Gold Mining Towns in Idaho (Map)
1. Murray Murray holds the interesting distinction of being perhaps the last “gold rush” in the lower-48 states. The richest gold deposits were found at Prichard Creek and Eagle Creek, although gold was mined starting all the way down at the Couer D’Alene River. Some large gold nugget have been mined at Murray. […]
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 […]
Gold Prospecting Locations in Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho is not a particularly rich area when it comes to mineral resources when compared to most other parts of the state. Most of the gold and silver mining takes place in the mountainous parts of central Idaho, but there are a few random mining camps located in eastern Idaho too. You can find […]
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 […]
Gold & Silver Mining in the Owyhee Mountains
Located in Southern Idaho, at an elevation of 6200 feet above sea level and surrounded by the high desert of the Owyhee Mountains, Silver City has one of the richest histories of mining in the late 19th century. It all started in May 1863, when Michael Jordan left Placerville and led 29 men to the […]
The Boise Basin: Gold Mining in Idaho City
Mining in Warren, Idaho and the Salmon River
Pierce, a city in Idaho where gold was first discovered in the 1860s led the miners to be more ambitious and search in nearby areas for more promising fortunes. The miners spread out and when they approached Florence, they were restricted from entering by the Nez Perce Indians, who were trying to limit the number […]