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The rise and fall of a Death Valley town built by a con man

Leadfield, once a promising mining town, collapsed due to a lack of actual resources, leaving only ruins behind.

10 Best Small Towns in Arizona, Including Artsy Enclaves and Route 66 Classics

Bisbee is surrounded by the Mule Mountains, offering plenty of opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and camping. The nearby Sabino Canyon Recreation Area has scenic hiking trails and stunning views. But beyond the art and beauty lies a long, fascinating history as a copper mining town.

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Snowboarding

fromSnowBrains

3 months ago

Digging into Utah's Mining History Ahead Of Deer Valley's Expansion - SnowBrains

Extell completed remediation of the former Mayflower Mine, cleaning roughly 442 acres to enable the $5 billion Deer Valley East Village ski development.

Travel

fromScary Mommy

4 months ago

Things To Do In Leadville, Colorado: The Highest City in North America

Leadville, Colorado is North America's highest-elevation city at 10,200 feet, offering Wild West history, outdoor adventure, and historic lodging.

fromTravel + Leisure

4 months ago

This Rocky Mountain City Is the Highest in the U.S.-and No, It's Not Denver

Surrounded by two of Colorado's highest "14ers" (mountains that rise above 14,000 feet), Mount Elbert and Mount Massive, Leadville is a playground for every kind of outdoor enthusiast. You can hike or bike the Mineral Belt Trail, paddle on Twin Lakes, or hit the slopes at Ski Cooper, all within minutes. And there's plenty to explore off the trails in town, too, with a growing arts scene, annual festivals, and a community that's as warm as the high-altitude sun.

Travel

fromTravel + Leisure

5 months ago

This Abandoned Gold-mining Town Is One of the Best Ghost Towns in the West-and It Has a Creepy Old Hotel and Saloon

Garnet, Montana is a well-preserved mining ghost town near Missoula with authentic late-1800s–early-1900s buildings and artifacts, reachable by a short detour off Highway 200.