HELPER, Utah — Mining was once a booming business in Utah, but as of 2023, data showed that mining in the state had dipped to its lowest production total since 1975. So what can executive orders to ...

Located amidst the Tintic Mountains of Utah lies the sleepy little mining town of Eureka. Eureka is rumored to have real ghosts dwelling in its buildings, with more to be found in a nearby abandoned ...

OPHIR, Utah (KUTV) — Nestled high in Utah’s Oquirrh Mountains, the once-bustling mining town of Ophir is coming back to life in an unexpected way. Once known for silver, Ophir is now striking gold in ...

The Beehive State is full of complex stories of settlement, some inspiring, some a little unsavory; some tales of grit and perseverance turned to boom and bust. During the 1800s and early 1900s, ...

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 ...