EXPLORING BEYOND THE NEON LIGHTS Venture Into the Abandoned Eldorado Canyon Mine
When people think about Las Vegas, they usually think about the neon appeal of the strip or the myriad live shows to attend. But there is a lot more to explore than the shops, casinos, and theaters that line the streets. Touring the Techatticup Mine in southern Nevada’s Eldorado Canyon is just one of the fascinating adventures waiting for you outside of the Valley.
Next, your tour guide will take you into the mining village of the town. The modern owners of the mine have restored certain areas of the town to the glory of what they once were, including a stamp mill, a collection of restored vehicles, and several other abandoned buildings. This area of the mining town has served as a backdrop for many famous movies and music videos. The last leg of the tour takes you directly into the mine itself. You’ll have the chance to make your way through the tunnels the mine workers traversed many years ago. The tour guide will guide you through different parts of the mine, explaining how the miners used to clean their tools and mine the quartz veins. You will also experience the same conditions miners worked when electric lights strung through the mine are extinguished, and candles are lit for a short period of time. This experience is far beyond the typical Las Vegas encounter and is a perfect opportunity for a fresh change of pace. This 75-minute tour through the Techatticup Mine is suitable for all ages, and at a reasonable price of $10–$15, it’s a perfect chance for a family outing. Make sure to call ahead to make reservations.
The Techatticup Mine is an abandoned gold mine that operated from 1861–1942 and is known for being the oldest, most famous, and richest of the gold mines in Southern Nevada. The family that owns the mine provides tours of the mining town. This fascinating tour takes you through the miners’ daily routines and working conditions, as well as the fascinating history of the mine itself. At the beginning of the tour, you’ll first have the opportunity to follow your tour guide through some of the restored buildings of the mining town. Old photographs of the people who once worked the mines line the walls, giving you a chance to look at the black and white pictures that captured this time. The guide will speak in depth about the mine’s history, including the many grim deeds that took place so long ago. Spoiler alert: There were poisonings, shootouts and many, many murders! MEET CONAN The Dog Who Helped Take Down al-Baghdadi On Oct. 28 last year, President Donald Trump tweeted a photo that quickly went viral. It showed an adorable snapshot of a bright-eyed Belgian Malinois, tongue lolling, still wearing its camo military vest. In the caption, President Trump explained that the pup, Conan, was a national hero who was instrumental in taking down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. With four years in special operations forces and roughly 50 missions under his collar, Conan was selected to be part of the team that pursued al-Baghdadi through a network of underground tunnels in northwest Syria, where the terrorist ultimately died. It’s unclear whether Conan was there to track al-Baghdadi or to spot improvised explosive devices that may have been planted on the route, but either way, he performed well. According to NBC News, Conan was injured by some live electrical cables during the mission, but he recovered quickly and was back on duty within the week. Meanwhile, President Trump invited the brave pup to
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the White House and tweeted out a doctored photo that showed him awarding Conan a Medal of Honor.
President Trump captioned the photo “AMERICAN HERO!” and he’s not alone in his appreciation for the hardworking dogs that have been helping our military since World War II. “To me, they’re the first line of defense,” United States War Dogs Association President Ron Aiello told Vox after the news about Conan came out. “They’re such a great asset to our military today.” Military dogs are put up for adoption after 6–8 years in the service, which means a lucky civilian could take Conan in as early as 2022! Meanwhile, dozens of other smart canine heroes are looking for homes. To learn more about military and other working dog adoptions, visit MissionK9Rescue.org.
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