PlacerLode

The mountain was named by local hay farmer who thought the Pimas were very superstitious about the mountains that lie to the east of the Salt River Valley. Hence the name Superstition Mountain. Prior to 1872 the mountain were known as the Salt River Mountains and some military maps made reference to mountains as the "Sierra de Supersticiones during the 1864-68 mountain campaign against the Apache and Yavapai. The purpose of the military campaign was to rid the mountains of the Apaches.

Road Trip Lunch at Mining Camp Restaurant in Apache Junction AZ, Fun and Unique to say the least!

California Superior Court Judge rules in favor of miners and and sends a stern message to the state of Kalifornia law makers

Gold miners win on federal preemption ruling After years of legal wrangling, California Superior Court Judge Gilbert Ochoa has ruled that the state cannot undermine federal law by banning the use of gold suction dredges.   Public Lands for the People has applauded the federal preemption ruling which was handed down Monday, Jan. 12. PLP Pr…