Located in Lander County, Nevada, this massive mine has been abandoned for over 20 years. Mines are notoriously dangerous places, and the risk only increases with the passage of each year after maintenance efforts cease. This footage from YouTube channel "Exploring Abandoned Mines" is a nail-biting exploration of one such treacherous mine.
This silver, zinc, and copper mine closed in the 1990s. The explorers had to walk over 4,100 feet in the near-darkness in order to reach the deepest part of the mine.
The mine is filled with all sorts of oddities and interesting sights, including a homemade raft floating in a freshwater spring, a refuge chamber, and a workshop full of spare parts.
Not everyone would be brave enough to venture into a place as damp, dark, and dangerous as this abandoned mine. It would be so fascinating to learn more about the history of this underground maze.
All aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad in NV! It's no secret that the railroad industry was quite impactful in the early days of the Silver State. Although most of the world has moved on from the days when trains were the ultimate form of transportation, you can still experience a good old-fashioned scenic train ride in Nevada with the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Operating century-old steam engines, the railway offers steam train rides through the majestic Nevada landscape. Riding through the hills of Northern Nevada in a historic train is certainly something you won't forget. Check it out!
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At the Virginia & Truckee Railroad in NV, you can hop aboard an authentic steam train and take a journey back in time as you ride through the mesmerizing landscape. It's a bucket list scenic train ride in Nevada that you'll for sure want to do for yourself!
Virginia & Truckee is arguably one of the most famous short lines in the country. During its heyday, the railway operated as many as 45 trains per day, transporting everyone from regular folks to U.S. presidents and dignitaries.
The last train left the Comstock 80 years ago, but you can still experience what it was like to ride along this historic railroad. Today, V&T Railroad proudly operates century-old steam engines from the original 1870 train depot in Virginia City. It's one of the most unique Nevada train rides you can find in this area.
The scenic train ride in NV lasts approximately 35 minutes. During the ride, the conductor will narrate the history of the Comstock and V&T. Along the way, you'll enjoy views of historic sites, including several Comstock mine sites, in addition to the delightful Nevada scenery.
Once at Gold Hill, passengers aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad in NV can step out and explore the train depot, the Liberty Engine Fire Company monument, the 1859 Gold Hill Hotel, and so much more. You can return on any of the later trips during the same day.
Visit the website for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad to help plan out your train ride adventure and to see all Nevada train trips offered. Don't miss the holiday rides for Halloween and Christmas! Grab a pair of great binoculars to use on the ride in case there's something you'd like to get a better view of.
What do you think? Are you ready to take a ride on a historic steam train in NV? This looks like so much fun! Tell us your thoughts or any experiences you may have had in the comments below.
Most of us are familiar with the Nevada Triangle. For those who aren’t, it’s an area of Nevada and California where many aircraft have vanished over the decades. It’s very similar to the Bermuda Triangle. Because Nevada’s remote wasteland of desert and mountains stretches across more than 25,000 square miles of underpopulated areas, crash sites usually go undiscovered for very long periods of time. For the past 50 years or so, nobody is exactly sure how many flights have vanished within the Nevada Triangle. However, many people believe the total is more than 2,000. Read on to learn more about this Nevada Triangle mystery. It’s truly baffling.
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One of the most popular stories regarding the Nevada Triangle is the disappearance of Steve Fossett, which took place on September 3, 2007.
Here is Fossett at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility seated in the GlobalFlyer cockpit.
In addition to being an American businessman, Fossett was a record-setting aviator, sailor, and adventurer. He was also the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon.
After a month of not being able to locate Fossett's plane, the search was called off. On February 15, 2008, Fossett was declared legally dead. The moment Fossett went missing, many people assumed he either faked his own death - or was shot down over Area 51.
So, what is it exactly that's causing aircraft to go missing within the Nevada Triangle? Many experts claim the area's climate creates a special type of atmospheric condition that can actually rip aircraft from the skies. In Steve Fossett's situation, many experts believe climatic conditions created a 400 mph downdraft. At the most, his aircraft could climb 300 mph. This speed difference meant he was doomed from the moment he entered the region.
Fossett's identification cards were discovered in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California on September 29, 2008, by a hiker. On October 1, 2008, the crash site was discovered just 65 miles from where Fossett initially took off.
Two bones were recovered about one-half mile from the crash site on November 3, 2008. After a series of tests, it was concluded that the bones did in fact belong to Steve Fossett.
Here is a quick video regarding the disappearance of Steve Fossett:
After reading this article and watching the video(s), do you believe the Nevada Triangle mystery will ever be solved? If you found this mystery terrifying, here’s another sinister story about Nevada that will send shivers down your spine.
