Lost Dutchmans Mine
toolboxdiver:
yes djui5 it sure is a beautiful area, I hiked the grand canyon and a few other places when I got discharged from the Marine Corps on my way back east. It was an experience I'll never forget
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cptbild:
Randy:
Did you, in your hiking, ever get over to "Haunted Canyon" ?
East of Fortuna Pk ?
Let Me Tell !
It IS!
:o HAUNTED :o
As I and two friends can witness!
[size=08pt]One of these days, I have to sit down and write/post the story ![/size]
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djui5:
Haven't made it that far East yet Bill. Almost headed over that direction the other day though, just for a looksee :)
I'll have to check it out. If it's haunted, who knows what goodies might be there :D
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Goldfinger:
According to geologists- gold CANNOT be found in the Superstition Mts - end of discussion.
Steve
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It's real. There is gold to prove it.
There's a lot of stories about the Dutchman, and although they do make for some killer reading, they're just stories. There is also a lot of truth about him and his mine, if you can find it ;D
Good luck with your search. I can't tell you how fun it is researching this mine and the history of the area. I have learned a lot about central Arizonas history. I've also done a lot of hiking in the Superstitions, and if I never find the mine, at least I got some good exercise out of it. That range has some of the roughest terrain in the country, but damm is it beautiful.
Remember if you ever go in, you'll need water more than anything, more than food. That desert will take you down real quick, and without warning. Don't think it's safe when it's cool either, it get's freezing cold at night up there. Always go prepared, and keep as light a pack as you can. Take a camera, there is some amazing pictures to be had. Here's one for example.
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cptbil:
Goldfinger:
Hast thou forgotten an even older saying ? ???
That being :
GOLD IS WHERE YOU FIND IT! ::)
[size=06pt]Within the confinds of the Superstition Mnts IS/was ! Arizona's
RICHEST Silver mine ![/size]
"The Silver King"
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cptbil:
:D
Steve:
Here's another old saying! ???
"An expert" is one who has an,
"Open Mouth and a Closed Mind" 8)
" . "
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toolboxdiver:
LMAO, cptbild...lots of them out there. One of the local scuba shops in my area the owner hasn't been in the water in 30 years and he is still certified to teach scuba...he is one of those experts...lol
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Goldfinger:
You're right- Gold CANNOT be found in certain geological formations- which the Superstition Mts are known for. Almost all reputable geologists agree with this and that's why they all say the Lost Dutchmans Gold mine is nothing but a hoax. I'm not saying that there can't be a Lost Dutchman treasure that could have came from someplace else. That's may very well be true but as far as an actual mine-it's a hoax.
Steve
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djui5:
Quote:Posted by GoldfingerAccording to geologists- gold CANNOT be found in the Superstition Mts - end of discussion.
Steve
You're geologist friend is incorrect. It can, and has been found, in the rock, in the Superstitions. Not some treasure left behind, but actual gold in a vein.
It's funny that people say gold can't be found in there. Are you going to tell me with a straight face that there's no way gold came up in all that volcanic activity? It did, lots of it. It's a freak of nature for sure, but it happened.
:)
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Goldfinger:
Some people believe in Santa Claus- Little Green Men from Mars-the Tooth Fairy and Elvis sightings but that doesn't mean they exist.
Steve
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