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VINEGAR HILL LEAD MINE (GALENA, ILLINOIS)
“This underground lead mine is typical of the primitive mines of the era. It was originally mined by an Irishman in 1822 and handed down from generation to generation. The museum features a variety of lead and ore samples and mining tools.” Click Here for More Information on Vinegar Hill Lead Mine [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbX6qxIyuNY[/embedyt] [flexiblemap width=”100%”…
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SIERRA SILVER MINE TOUR (WALLACE, IDAHO)
“An experienced miner is your guide as you as you walk through the main drift of an actual underground silver mine. Using exhibits and demonstrations of operating mining equipment, you will learn the historical and modern-day techniques used to mine silver, gold, lead, zinc, and copper.” Click Here for More Information on the Sierra Silver…
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IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY (BOISE, IDAHO)
The museum offers exhibits and educational programs about Idaho”s fascinating geologic history and rich mining heritage. Click Here for More Information on the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology [flexiblemap width=”100%” height=”500px” center=”43.602924,-116.161987″ zoom=”6″ zoomType=”Large” zoomNew=”1″ mapType=”Hybrid”|showMaptype=”1″|overview=”1″ description=”Idaho Museum of Mining, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID (208) 368-9876″]
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CRYSTAL GOLD MINE (KELLOG, IDAHO)
“The only authentic 1880″s underground gold mine tour in the Northwest!” Click Here for More Information on the Crystal Gold Mine [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB25SfGFqXQ[/embedyt] [flexiblemap width=”100%” height=”500px” center=”47.532357,-116.091331″ zoom=”6″ zoomType=”Large” zoomNew=”1″ mapType=”Hybrid”|showMaptype=”1″|overview=”1″ description=”Crystal Gold Mine, 51931 Silver Valley Road, Kellogg, ID (208) 783-4653″]