In the mid-nineteenth century, Ireland suffered from an event known as the Great Hunger or the Potato Famine. Ireland at the ...

Other companies in Colorado are also testing the ... Michael hopes that the Leadville project will show that cleaning up mine waste can yield a profit and encourage others to pursue similar ...

Located on a lonely mountain plain in Colorado ski country, the silver-rush-era town of Leadville holds secrets as deep as ...

A historic mining town between Aspen and Vail, Colorado, holds the distinction of being the highest city in the country. Leadville sits at 10,258 feet above sea level and is a delightful departure ...

While some became ghost towns, others still stand today, offering a glimpse into the past. From historic saloons to Victorian ...

Jordan Borek takes his dirt bike up to his topaz mine, shimmying down a mining shaft to retrieve cuts of the stones which will be turned into locally made adornments on display at Borek Jewelers in ...

Located on a lonely mountain plain in Colorado ski country, the silver-rush-era town of Leadville holds secrets as deep as its tunnels and old mine workings. The highway climbs through aspen ...