The Mines of Idaho Springs, Colorado

Idaho Springs history played a big part in the history of the entire state of Colorado. Idaho Springs is where the Colorado Gold Rush began. The initial discovery of gold here led to the development of the area and a continuing conquest for gold throughout the state.
At that time Clear Creek and Gilpin County mining districts were known as The Richest Square Mile on Earth. This video just scratches the surface of the hundreds of abandoned mines in and around Idaho Springs.
This video is copyrighted and cannot be used without my permission.
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[@legen-dary]

Awesome

[@Mine-Finder]

Thank you brother

[@ludwigcodjambassis8866]

I was guiding Rafting there,
Gretings from CHILE

[@Mine-Finder]

I probably saw you floating by. LOL

[@ludwigcodjambassis8866]

@@Mine-Finder 🥰🇨🇱

[@GoldHunter-Adventures]

Hey Mine-Finder- you make awesome videos! I wish I could travel with you and experience these incredible places.

[@Mine-Finder]

Any time Goldhunter. Just pack up your car and drive 1300 miles east.

[@wildernessunknown2641]

Im gonna be in idaho springs in the first part of may would love to find a local to explore with and love the videos keep them coming

[@Mine-Finder]

Thanks for watching. Unfortunately I don't live near Idaho Springs but heres a map of the mines.
mapcarta.com/Idaho_Springs/Map

[@wildernessunknown2641]

@@Mine-Finder thank you

[@johnbrownlee7623]

These mines wont last much longer......Good job on the Video................JB

[@michaelkaiser4674]

5x5 Datil NM USA hello

[@AUMINER1]

The seasonal rafter guides, dopers and homeless live in the mines in the summer months.

[@Mine-Finder]

I noticed that. LOL