The residents of Ward and Jamestown essentially live on the waste rock and mill tailings of the abandoned mines, which include the Big Five Tunnel and Captain Jack Mill (now a Superfund site being ...

But the old mines also left behind a legacy of trouble for today’s Westerners. Abandoned mines dot the Western landscape, polluting the region’s streams with acid mine drainage and connecting the ...

Over the years, many abandoned mines have transformed into captivating tourist attractions, drawing visitors for both their rich history and stunning landscapes. As you explore these sites ...

Nevada is home to more than 300,000 abandoned mines — mines that can kill you in an almost unimaginable number of ways. But those mines from Nevada’s olden days are attracting a modern-day ...