Rhyolite. A Ghost Town

Seeing the variations of colours in the surrounding mountains they knew minerals were present here. Some did stake a claim and there was some mining, but not enough was forthcoming to be profitable

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49ers Encampment in Death Valley

November 11th 2008
♪♫” In a cabin by a canyon, excavating for a mine, ♪♪ ♪♫ dwelt a miner 49er and his daughter Clementine”♫♫ We headed into Death Valley on October 28th to prepare for the 59th Annual 49ers Encampment. We camped in Furnace Creek Campground which is 200’ below sea level. Thus it’s name. No elec ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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