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This amazing guided above and below-ground mining tour takes you in a Hummer to the oldest and most famous gold mine in Southern Nevada.

Hop in your Hummer and head out to one of the oldest and most famous gold mines in Southern Nevada. Join your knowledgeable guide for a fascinating above and below-ground mining tour.

Journey into historic Nevada as you visit the old Techatticup Millsite. The ore used to be brought out of the mine at the millsite before being taken to the stampmill, where it would be crushed into powder and mixed in cynanide tanks; separating gold from silver.

After that, you will venture into the old Savage Mine and explore areas 500 feet deep into the side of the mountain. Once inside, you will view gold and silver veins where early miners chased their dreams.

During the gold rush of the 1800s, the Savage Mine produced millions of ounces of gold and silver. While on this tour, be sure to keep your eyes open and your binoculars handy, as you might have the chance to catch a glimpse of native bighorn sheep or other desert wildlife.

This tour, which has only recently been opened up for the general public, is a must-see for Old West history buffs. It is a unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of the past.