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Idahoans slowly uncovering 120-year old mining trail


Idahoans slowly uncovering 120-year old mining trail
By Nicole Blanchard, The Idaho Statesman
Published: December 26, 2020, 4:03pm
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This undated photo shows a view of central Idaho s Thunder Mountain from the south and the reclaimed mining areas that yielded more than 100,000 ounces since mining began there in the late 19th century. (jim collord/Trust for Public Land files)
BOISE, Idaho Idaho hikers and historians have teamed up in an effort to uncover a 120-year-old route used by miners during one of the last gold rushes in American history.
Morgan Zedalis, assistant forest archaeologist for the Payette National Forest’s Heritage Program, recently held a Zoom presentation to offer insight on the historic trail. ....

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Idahoans are slowly uncovering a 120-year old mining trail in the Frank Church wilderness


By Nicole Blanchard
The Idaho Statesman
Idaho hikers and historians have teamed up in an effort to uncover a 120-year-old route used by miners during one of the last gold rushes in American history, and this week they shared updates on the project during a virtual gathering.
Morgan Zedalis, assistant forest archaeologist for the Payette National Forest’s Heritage Program, gave the backstory on Idaho’s Three Blaze Trail during an Idaho Trails Association Zoom presentation Thursday.
She’ll dove into the past to offer insight on the historic trail as well as discussed what the future could hold for it. ....

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