With a nickname as sterling as the Silver State, you better believe Nevadaβs a jackpot of mining history. With historic and modern-day silver, gold, and copper mines dotting the state, there are countless ways to zero in on the massive amounts of wealth Nevada mines produce to this day. Head for guided tours of historic mines that put Nevada on the map, hop on a tour of some modern-day mines in Nevada in some of the largest open pit mines on planet Earth, or get a little more hands on with rockhounding that’llΒ have you crying βEureka!β from all corners of the state. Nevada turquoise is more accessible than that of any other state, along with natural quartz crystals, free garnet dig sites, and crazy-rare black fire opal public mines. Grab that paper map, a few toolsβrock hammer, garden fork, squirt bottleβand a container for all your finds. Youβll be glad you brought βem.
- The Largest Silver Strike & Biggest Gold Mine in the World
- Turquoise, Black Fire Opal & Garnets Galore
- FREE Rockhounding Guide