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01/20/2010 by Editor

Three Kids Manganese Mine

Manganese mine –  In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, manganese, an important metal needed to strengthen steel, was supplied to Untied States manufacturers mostly by foreign mines.  With the onset of World War I, these sources of manganese were cut-off, and an intense search for domestic sources was undertaken.  In Nevada, this prospecting effort led […]

Filed Under: Geology of RMLT, History Tagged With: Henderson History, manganese, Manganese Mine, Nevada History, Nevada Mining, Three Kids Manganese Mine

12/23/2009 by Editor

Volcanoes in the River Mountains

Volcanoes in the River Mountains ? – This phrase will certainly get the attention of locals who live in the area, particularly if you are not into the geology of the area.  This information certainly explains why the River Mountains are so rugged.  Since it has been 40 years since I took geology I’m going […]

Filed Under: Geology of RMLT Tagged With: Cinder cone, Las Vegas Volcano, Lava Butte, Nevada Volcanoes, River Mountains, Stratovolcano, Volcanoes

01/29/2009 by Editor

Three Kids Mine site along Trail

Jan.29th, 2009   Three Kids Mine is part of Southern Nevada’s mining history. It is locate near Lake Las Vegas at trail mile marker 9.0 to 10.5.  There are several deep open pit mines where manganese ore was mined then processed in a mill on site. Mining was activity from around 1917 until the plant was […]

Filed Under: Geology of RMLT, History, Trail construction - status Tagged With: BMI, BMI Water line, Cherry 2000, Henderson History, History, Lakemoor Canyons, manganese, manganese ore, mining, Three Kids Mine

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My fave and I ride it every time I visit Vegas.. ❤️‍🔥

Any updates on the path damage from the rains? Thanks!

Awesome trail/path!!!

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3 weeks ago
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ALERT: YESTERDAYS HEAVY RAINS HAS DAMAGED TRAIL IN MORE PLACE THAN WE CAN LIST. BEWARE , BE SAFE, BE PATIENT IT WILL TAKE TIME TO FIX AND CLEAN, ... See MoreSee Less

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Special Thanks to the Guy with the Shovel cleaning up the Trail. You made it safe for many that rode the trail today..

Please call for volunteers if needed to help clean and/or repair.

The trail I somewhere under that mudd

Yesterday 8-6. Worse on the other side of tunnels.

Just a Little Muddy today..

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🌳 We are proud to announce City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department has received a Finalist Award in the 2022 National Gold Medal for excellence in Park and Recreation Management. 🏆 Congratulations team!🎉 ... See MoreSee Less

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