Dr. Wasnt it Dutch? He turned out to be the surviving Peralta, and, to express his gratitude, he gave them directions to his familys gold mine in the Superstition Mountains. However, the Peralta Mine eventually became unprofitable and after the money was gone Miguel Peralta turned to fraud. In late November or early December 2009, Denver, Colorado citizen Jesse Capen disappeared in the Tonto National Forest. T Just a few miles south of Tucson lies Colossal Cave, an often overlooked natural landmark with well over a thousand years of history. One of these was a veterinarian and treasure hunter named Adolf Ruth, who in 1931 made his way to these wind-swept wilds, armed with what he at the time claimed to be the actual original map to it. Reports of inexplicable sounds, sightings, and events have led to claims of supernatural beings and even aliens. The story of the Peralta Stones is that they lead you to a small almost invisible ledge, like a small birds nest perched in the middle of a forest of giant oaks concealed by the natural elements, it obscures itself from all beasts of prey especially man. Cute fun stop for anyone visiting the area to learn more about the history of the area. In the 1800's, a german goldhunter named Jacob Waitz discovered a huge goldmine within the mountains that has since been named the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine (German <- > The Netherlands; let . Later on came a long list of early and newly appointed Dons of Spain who also made forays into the Prima Alta looking for riches. Producers included Tamara Blaich, Jennifer Harrington, and Megan Peterson with cinematography by Pyongson Yim and editing by Jennifer Harrington. After moving to the area, Ruth lingered numerous days at the ranch of Tex Barkely to outfit his expedition. Eric "the real deal" Deleel is original from a little town in northern New York called Massena. So, there, thats the skinny in case you want to pack a lunch and have a picnic. For more macabre tales check out our Top Ten list of haunted spots in Phoenix. And is that information relevant? The museum does not disappoint! In many areas they cannot, and will not for any reason land, and actually have designated no fly zones. Mysterious bodies turned up in the Superstition Mountains all through the 1960s and 70s, with at least five people found dead with bullet holes to the skulls, and with other bodies found minus the heads, which were never found. Monday Sunday The park offers 134 campsites, each with a picnic table, barbeque grill, and fire pit, and 68 equipped with electric hook-ups and water. This is trails end; this is the domain of the Dutch Hunters. Ruth ended his note with the phrase "Veni, vidi, vici. In appreciation, Gonzales told Erwin about the Peralta mine in the Superstition Mountains and an antique map of the site. The legend of the lost gold continued to attract people, and, in 1932, a veterinarian in the Park Service, Adolph Ruth, decided to go treasure hunting. The Peralta Stones are a set of engraved stone tableted works that are approximately 18 inches long and weigh about 25 lbs. The soldiers have stalked back to town, fistfuls of gold but their sanity shot, only to die a day later or in one case, murdered while rambling on and on about the albinos in their hospital room. Bands of roaming cannibals are said to hunt the area and the curse of the Lost Mine to many isnt a tall tale but a stark reality. The earliest Lost Dutchman's mine in Arizona was said to have been near Wickenburg, about 180km (110mi) north-west of the Superstition Mountains: a "Dutchman" was allegedly discovered dead in the desert near Wickenburg in the 1870s alongside saddlebags filled with gold. 2023, A&E Television Networks, LLC. Yet the mountains and their cursed treasure would get their most well-known mystery with the arrival of a German immigrant named Jacob Walz, also often spelled Waltz, who was a gold prospector in the Phoenix valley in the late 1800s. [3] Former Arizona Attorney General Robert K. Corbin is among those who have looked for the mine. Many people have dismissed them as a hoax. You came for the yellow rag gossip. (Doug Dolde / Wikimedia Commons). They even had the old rock crusher up and working. Blair suggested that "fragments of this legend have perhaps become attached to the mythical mine of Jacob Waltz".[6]. The Valentine State. However, things can go wrong. Erwin passed the information to his father Adolph, who had a long-standing interest in lost mines and amateur exploration. 2023 Copyright Phoenix Ghosts. These are tall, volcanic formations in the wilderness and are popular as hiking destinations. The gift store was absolutely fantastic and was filled with high-quality books about Arizona and southwest history, folklore, Native Americans, and the Wild West. Without doubt the most controversial but easily the most studied, researched and written about of all the historical documentation involving the Superstition Mountains, are the famous Peralta Stones. Interestingly it was found that he had amassed a small fortune in a short amount of time after starting his forays into the mountains, urging suspicions that he had found the lost mine. The Superstitions are one of four mountains which mark the ancestral territory of the Apache People. Cravey said he would walk out of the mountains on June 28, 1947. In December of 1949 a man named James Kidd vanished without a trace in the area as well. Long before Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and grifter-socialite Anna Delvey, we had the Gold Rush and even today, plenty of Americans are still fixated on an either long-lost or fictional gold mine in Arizona's Superstition Mountains.For more than a century, adventurous souls have sought the Lost Dutchman Mine, and since 1891 . I really enjoyed it here. Starring Sage Howard, Andrew Simpson, and Shelby. He was then led along a harsh, meandering route of an estimated 20 miles, after which they removed the blindfold and he was met with the sight of a pile of gold sparkling in the sun near an entrance into the presumed lost mine. Many people have died trying to find it over the years, and, even with all the modern technology at our disposal today, the exact location of the mine in the vast wilderness still remains an enigma. On the east side of Phoenix in Arizona lies the spectacular range of the Superstition Mountains that straddle the Tonto National Forest and the Superstition Wilderness area. [9] As of 1975, ruins of the Peralta mine were standing.[9]. See production, box office & company info, The Investigation: A Haunting in Sherwood, The Harrisville Haunting: The Real Conjuring House. "[24], Authorities in Arizona did not convene a criminal inquest regarding Ruth's death. ZERO ZIP NADA!! These steep, jagged volcanic mountains were formed over 29 million years ago and they cover an area of 160,000 acres. Travis Tumlinson, a policeman, discovered the Peralta Stones on a roadside near the Superstition Mountains in the 1940s. There have been countless such deaths and disappearances in the region over the years, many of them with missing heads or gunshot wounds to the head. Much of the interior is so brutal with severe weather shifts (the Apache winds) that much of the interior is off limits for search and rescue. However, Ruth ignored Barkely's advice, and set out for a two-week stint in the mountains. According to the Apaches (North American Indians), the entryway to hell is in the Superstition Mountains. The Supers are east - northeast of Phoenix. Youve come to the ideal place. Many believe there is a connection and that they sold their families mine to Waltz and his partner. Everyone else? The Museum Gallery offers a detailed exploration of the history of this region with artifacts, multi-media, testimonials and docent-led tours. From the Press Release The promise of a $200 million mother . Thorne is said to be either unwilling or unable to relocate the mine. Yep, more footage has been found, kids. They never made it out of the Superstitions. In the weeks and months to come we will use much of the historical information, and show how it ties directly to what we have found. His campsite and vehicle were recovered shortly afterward. There were also strange stories among the Apache of a magnificent, hidden cavern full of gold, said to be a vast treasure long buried within the mountains and protected by spirits, troll-like beasts called Tuar-Tums, and even their Thunder God himself. Then around 1692, the Jesuit padre father Eusebio Francisco Kino arrived. Want to feel like youre in a horror movie and quite possibly high on Peyote? On Valentines Day Elvis was available at the church for weddings. [10] Trouble came after Willing learned that the deed was entirely bogus. Members of the Apache tribe were said to have a truly valuable gold mine located in the Superstition Mountains. What is important is the informational content recorded on the stones. SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS GHOST, LOST MINES, MURDER AND MAYHEM, Geronimo was oftentimes sometimes discussed in the story. Youll find us in the rugged 160,000 acre Superstition Mountain range in the Tonto National Forest in Central Arizona. In December, 1931, The Arizona Republic reported on the recent discovery of a human skull in the Superstition Mountains. A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. [16] A man called Jacob Walz was born in September 1810 in Wrttemberg. Thorne sold the ore for $6000 and became a wealthy man. The museum with its indoor and outdoor exhibits is a pleasant surprise and definitely worth your time if youre going on the Apache Trail or to the nearby Lost Dutchman State Park. Join MU Plus+ and get exclusive shows and extensions & much more! 3: Gift Shop and Event Manager Dave McElligott She was oblivious, baffled, and would apparently later sell the map of the now dead treasure hunter to parties unknown. There are several paths that go through the brush and cacti. There are numerous hiking trails that hikers can access from multiple points, one of the more well-known ones being the Peralta Trailhead. Two Pennsylvania Dutchmen, Jacob Waltz and Jacob Weiser, were prospecting for gold in the area, when, one night, they happened to save a mans life in a bar brawl. Combine these with the legends of the indigenous Pima Indians and the mountains live up to their name. The glitches that periodically disrupt the footage are also particularly effective. Very similiar to big foot hunters. Some carved stones in the area are referred to as "Peralta Stones" and Spanish text and crude maps on them are considered by some to be clues to the location of a Peralta family gold mine in the Superstition Mountains, although others believe the stones to be modern fakes. 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Three documentary filmmakers set out on a journey into Arizona's Superstition Mountains to uncover the truth about the most famous lost gold mine in the world - the Lost Dutchman Mine, purportedly the home to a treasure worth 200 million dollars. But the map to the Peralta mine was said to be missing. Blair argued that this Peralta story (well known to Arizona residents) was eventually incorporated in the Lost Dutchman's story, in a severely distorted version, following the renewed interest in the Lost Dutchman's mine in the 1930s. [13] In most versions of the tale, Jacob Waltz locates a rich gold mine in the Superstition Mountains (in many versions of the story, they rescue or help a member of the Peralta family and are rewarded by being told the location of the mine). Out in the remote badlands of the U.S. state of Arizona, just to the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area lies a sun scorched, dried up, arid moonscape of twisted peaks and sprawling expanse of badlands called the Superstition Mountains, at one time called the Sierra de la Espuma by Spanish settlers. After an intensive search, Ruths skull was was found at the bottom of a remote ravine, sitting out there all alone in the unforgiving desert. Over the next few weeks we will provide some images and photos taken at or very near the site. He had metal pins in his leg, and used a cane to help him walk. The average high temperature in June, July and August, is 104 degrees. The story differs but heres the most common take, mind you there are over 100 different versions of the Story. Image property of Arcana Exploration, photo taken at the Lost Dutchman Museum Apache Junction, Arizona. At the low elevations, you will encounter tall saguaro cactusand Ponderosa pines at higher levels, and these are generally near the streams. You need at a bare minimum, at least a three- man team. The mine is named after German immigrant Jacob Waltz,18101891. We arrived at Shaun's house at 7:30 am in St. George Utah. The praying hands formation at the Superstition Mountains range. And, amazingly, a few of these people were also found in the same headless state as Adolph Ruth. And importantly I have hard facts that the Stones are linked to other historical information. In March of 2011, three filmmakers disappeared in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona while documenting their search for the Lost Dutchman mine. Within the refuge are 14 trail heads that cover 190 miles. [28], One fact against the existence of "Lost Dutchman Mine" is that Waltz was a "placer miner"; while the gold pieces he had were in quartz, the Superstition Mountains are in fact volcanic. In this story (actually two interconnected stories), members of the Apache tribe are said to have a very rich gold mine located in the Superstition Mountains. The men must deal with a lack of water and the fact that the map leads him into lands held sacred by the Apaches. A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Several trails lead from the park into the Superstition Mountain Wilderness and surrounding Tonto National Forest. The Lost Dutchman's Mine has gone on to become a pop cultural legend, written of in countless books and appearing on numerous TV shows. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Their bodies were never found, but their camera was." Adults $7.00 This would become a common theme in the Superstition Mountains, the presence of decapitated corpses, and indeed this has happened to quite a few people who have dared look for the Lost Dutchmans mine throughout the decades. And, where praytell do most folks believe said El Dorado is safely hidden Why, in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction. The Dutchman " was a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz. The Superstition Mountains, with a name like that you might as well give away fancy proton-backs, of the Ghostbuster variety, at the visitors center, is a series of jagger tooth mountains in Arizona just the east of Phoenix. Everyplace had a lost mine. He had acquired maps that he was sure would lead him straight to the gold. Arcana has had the luxury of having had the site location for over three years, and for this reason we have been able to reverse engineer, historical information and put many of the pieces together. (2004). The gift shop also has an indoor museum. According to their folklore, the mountain guards an ancient storehouse of precious metals and treasures, and anyone who ventures forth to get the treasure is likely to die. All funds and donations go back into preserving the area. 6 episodes that go absolutely nowhere. 2: Cashiers for questions about whats happening at the museum and local area Jacob Waltz took to returning to the mountains only when he needed the gold. Eight months later their camera and cell phones were recovered along the western edge of LaBarge Canyon. As to why his head had been carried off no one knows. Supposedly one of their 18 mines was very rich and they considered it their alfa mine. About this campaign You may also be interested in Gogopicks Funding The MOST PROFESSIONAL Smart Toothpaste Dispenser Let may say this; it is not important who engraved the stones, and if itwas Tomlinson and he being the maker or someone else being the engraver of the stones while historically interesting it is not the most important thing. Nobody has been able to interpret them correctly. Granger wrote that "fact and fiction blend in the tales",[3] but that there are three main elements to the story: In 1977, Granger identified 62 variants of the Lost Dutchman's story some of the variations are minor, but others are substantial, casting the story in a very different light from the other versions. Walking along tyre tracks saying they are in the middle of nowhere at a treasure location. They are mysterious, they are cool as ice, and for all those Dark Tourism enthusiasts, they are full of legends and weird happenings. Other storytellers claim that the Peralta Family escaped with gold, but another family died in the massacre. It is easily accessible about 40 miles east of Phoenix via U.S. Highway 60, the Superstition Freeway. It started out as an exciting day for us all on February 25th, 2016. Legend of the Superstition Mountains: With Keenan Johnston, Mark Dodson, Frank Augustine, Wayne Tuttle. Some have died on the search. Going on a year now. [12] The three soldiers set out to find the gold, but without success. Afterwards, Waltz fell ill (he was rumored to have contracted pneumonia during the flooding). Lights, screams, and shadows of Apache armies have been reported. He died on October 25, 1891, after having been nursed by an acquaintance named Julia Thomas (she was usually described as a quadroon). Here is a place of sprawling rugged wilderness, encompassing the Superstition Wilderness Area and drawing in hikers, rock climbers, campers, and all manner of those looking to enjoy the natural splendor and outdoor activities on offer. Superstition Mountains and the Lost Dutchman Mine The lost Dutchman Gold mine is generally believed to be somewhere near or in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. If you get it hurt you better have your own team. The 66-year-old Ruth, who was by all accounts absolutely and hopelessly obsessed with the location of the Lost Dutchmans Mine, ventured out into those badlands despite warnings against it, and shortly after vanished without a trace. In 1977, 292 acres (118ha) abutting the Tonto National Forest were set aside as the Lost Dutchman State Park. The lost stash of gold, which has gone on to be rather oddly known as the Lost Dutchmans Mine, has catapulted itself into one of the most intriguing unsolved modern mysteries there is, and the allure of its undiscovered riches has led many people to their deaths, with some estimates saying that over 600 people have mysteriously died or vanished during attempts to try and pry it from its ancient resting place. The Apaches were either enraged over the violation of their sacred mountains or wanted to steal the gold from them. The earliest documentation of him in the U.S. is an 1848 affidavit in which Waltz declared himself to be "about 38 years old". Much of the truth has laid obscured in old Spanish, Jesuit and Catholic Church documentation, including maps, expedition journals, and diaries and in many cases with those buried in long ago lost and forgotten graves. For the price, this is well worth the visit. Ruths son Erwin C. Ruth heard of the Peralta mine from a man called Pedro Gonzales. We had a 7-hour drive ahead of us and we wanted to start early. The Top Ten Most Haunted Places in Arizona. The stories differ from here onward. In 1847-1848 during the time of the Hidalgo Treaty when Mexico sold the territory to the United Sates the Peraltas, knowing they would lose access to their mines made one last trip bringing hundreds of miners from Sonora to mine as much as they could, but were attacked by Apaches. These steep, jagged volcanic mountains were formed over 29 million years ago and they cover an area of 160,000 acres. After he had spent many years in their midst, the Apache Elders decided to reward his selfless service with gold. In yet another version of the tale, two (or more) U.S. Army soldiers are said to have discovered a vein of almost pure gold in or near the Superstition Mountains. Want to reenact that James Franco film with the rusted and dull pocket knife? He had allegedly made many forays to this mine, taking gold as he pleased and boasting of its discovery, but all who tried to follow him or learn his secret were said to get hopelessly lost, or end up vanished or dead. According to the story, the Apaches quickly descended upon the family to ruthlessly slaughter all of them but one, left alive solely to tell the tale not to mess with the lost mine to anyone who would listen. Fun, family friendly historical site with a lot to see including replicas of old buildings, plenty of hiking, a gift shop and free lectures by locals describing how life was like. Non one really knows, but the answers just may lie out there in the desolate reaches of those desert badlands. But, loyal reader, you came here for the things the tourist board fails to mention. And then I finally paid a visit this past weekend and was pleasantly surprised. Blair contended that this story can be divided into "hawk" and "dove" versions, depending on whether the German(s) are said to behave violently or peacefully. In his 1945 book about the Lost Dutchmans Mine. To underline his great find, he had also written Veni, Vidi, Vici (I came, I saw, and I conquered) in his diary. Lost Dutchman State Park - Check out the Superstition Mountain and Museum plus the Lost Dutchman State Park.Goldfield Mine Legend tells of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine hidden somewhere. Jacob Waltz, the Dutchman, a mischievous canard if ever there was one, becomes obsessed with the mine. He died of pneumonia in 1891 and, according to the three neighbours who cared for him, he left them the box of gold under his bed and directions to the gold mine. In most variants of the story, the family of a man called Miguel Peralta discovered the mine and began mining the gold there, only to be attacked or massacred by Apaches in about 1850 in the supposed Peralta massacre. Since Ruth's death, there have been several other deaths or disappearances in the Superstition Mountains. (However, in some versions,[14] the 'mine' is actually a cache put there by the Peraltas.). Willing died in 1874 before there had been a thorough investigation of the documents or opportunity to cross examine him on the stand as was later done with Reavis. Along with the, The Superstition Mountain Museum presents a celebration of fine art from Mexico at this free three-day event, March 10-12, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4, Private Events have become an important part of the Superstition Mountain Museum event schedule over the past few years, and next season will be no, As a member of the Apache Trail Attractions Committee, Superstition Mountain Museum shares in the concern with reopening Apache Trail (SR-88) from Apache Junction all, On November 25-27, 2022 and again on December 10-11, the museum will be hosting Holiday Boutiques featuring artists and merchants displaying and selling their unique, The Superstition Mountain Historical Society was awarded an Arizona Humanities grant in September, 2021 to build a public outdoor exhibit of an authentic Apache Wickiup. The Apache warriors who had massacred them are then said to have reburied the entrance to this enormous trove of gold, and to this day the area where this is believed to have happened has been labeled the Massacre Grounds, and there are other places names that denote this grim history such as Massacre Falls and others. In gratitude, Gonzales told Erwin about the Peralta mine in the Superstition Mountains, and gave him some antique maps of the site (Gonzales claimed to be descended from the Peralta family on his mother's side). Mysteries of the Superstition Mountains 30.3K subscribers 251K views 2 years ago Ever heard of the Hermit of the Superstition Mountains or wondered what the legend was behind calling Elisha. Jacob, meanwhile, the lone survivor, is near catatonic. Both fabled and mythical, they have helped to drive the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Even though some have said the stones story is much older (it is true the source information is likely much older) than the Dutchmans time and therefor there is no connection, they are going to be slapping themselves in the face trying to overcome their denial when they realize the stones leadto the same birds nest.

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