On a mild Colorado day, a group of twentysomethings is panning for gold. Not in the hills of Cripple Creek or Victor, but in the troughs at Western Museum of Mining & Industry on North Gate Boulevard.

Why are many drawn to old mining towns? Likely for a mix of reasons, including historic and cultural ones. And because these places make visitors feel as though they’ve entered a time capsule. Mining ...

Hard-rock mining may no longer sustain Gilpin County, but some people in Central City and Black Hawk refuse to let the glory of their heritage pass away. Lew Cady, a Central City resident and amateur ...

HELENA (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service has approved a conservation group's plan to clean up old mining equipment left at the base of a popular waterfall in the Elkhorn Mountains. The American Land ...

Many former mining towns across the United States have transformed into inviting destinations where historic streets, renovated buildings, and scenic landscapes create a refreshing blend of heritage ...