Channel: Exploring Abandoned Mines and Unusual Places

Category: Travel & Events

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Description: Finally found a desert tortoise inside an abandoned mine after thirteen years of exploration! The tortoise seemed to be in good health as it prepared for its long, winter hibernation. I joined with Tom and Julie for this exploration and ended up finding a lot more than just the tortoise. Further in the mine we came upon an inclined shaft that was also vertical in certain areas. When we were exploring outside the mine, we found where the shaft came out of the ground. Some other workings led to other portals on the hillside as well as to another inclined shaft. It was quite a day of adventure and exploration! #ExploringAbandonedMines #AbandonedMines #MineExploring #UndergroundExploration #DesertTortoise #Tortoise #Turtle