Join @AdventureGlide and @JP1970 on an incredible Dual Sport Adventure Motorcycle Ride through this old gold mining town of Midas, Nv. Enjoy the Nevada Backcountry Offroading we travel from Tuscarora, Nv. all the to Midas. On a BMW GSA and a KLR 650. Experience the Beautiful Northern Nevada Spring Weather and the Green Colors of the High Desert. The Midas Mine is the largest known Au-Ag epithermal deposit along the Northern Nevada Rift. Midas is In good company with Jarbidge as one of the last great gold camps in the American West; there’s no better place to get to know what a “living” ghost town is all about than a town like Midas. Situated north of Interstate 80 between Winnemucca and Battle Mountain, this Nevada ghost town great makes for the perfect Cowboy Corridor side trip, complete with all kinds of structures and relics original to the Midas story along with one of our fave Sagebrush Saloons in the state, sure to satisfy the history lover in all of us. Thanks to the Transcontinental Railroad creating a permanent pipeline of people to nearby Winnemucca and Battle Mountain, all kinds of folks made their way west in search of their own American Dreams. James McDuffy discovered gold in northern Nevada at the base of the Owyhee Bluffs, quickly prompting two mining camps—Gold Circle and Summit—and the rush was on. Thousands of people settled in within one short year, but there was only one problem. In a state with more ghost towns and once-great mining claims than populated cities, each mining millions in Nevada’s copper, silver, and gold caches, you can bet these discoveries inspired people. But, with hundreds of Nevada mining camps named after the riches (and string of emotions) sought within—we’re looking at you, Treasure City, Gold Hill, Eureka, Gold Point, Silver City, and Bullion—there came the point where the postmaster said enough is enough. They just happened to reach their threshold in Midas, prompting the name change from Gold Circle to Midas. With gold and riches just about everywhere they dug, it’s true—the place really did have the Midas touch. As thousands of people descended upon the canyon, Midas soon had saloons, hotels, general mercantile shops, and even two newspapers: the News and the Miner. However, despite a steady and eager population of men, women, and children, there weren’t enough stamp mills to support gold ore production, which meant only the most lucrative finds were processed. As a result, almost the entire population hit the road within one year of Midas’ boom, with a mere 250 residents remaining. Even though 80% of Midas’ population hit the bricks, a mill was constructed in 1909 that was relatively successful in supporting this small community. That was, until a fire blazed through it in 1922, wiping most of the mill out. Small-scale, intermittent operations continued until World War II, when Midas took its final blow. At this time, the mine officially closed along with the post office. Even though Midas faced some complex challenges, the town has never been completely abandoned. Electricity was introduced to the community in 1989, and the city barely forges on today with something like 12 full-time residents. From the main drag through town, get your camera ready for all kinds of structures and buildings original to the Midas story, an old fueling station with old Sarsaparilla signs and old mining equipment, along with a few new hunting lodges and the legendary Midas Dinner House & Saloon. If you purchase from the following Online Stores, please help support the channel and use these links. RevZilla: https://imp.i104546.net/c/3253424/782962/11256 CycleGear: https://imp.i105279.net/c/3253424/782964/11258 J&P Cycles: https://j-and-p-cycles.pxf.io/c/3253424/854984/11935 REVER: https://rever.sjv.io/c/3253424/1029348/13420 Follow Adventure Glide on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdventureGlide/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureglide/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/adventure_glide Check out the Adventure Glide Merch Store: https://adventure-glide-channel-store.myspreadshop.com/ Get $10 Off at Sticker Mule: https://www.stickermule.com/unlock?ref_id=4873234701&utm_medium=link&utm_source=invite Get $20 Off on the Rabaconda: http://rabaconda.refr.cc/jamier Get 10% Off at Revzilla: https://revzilla.extole.io/jamierussette Support Adventure Glide: https://www.patreon.com/Adventureglide Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Adventure-Glide/100075540129547/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureglide/ Artlist Music for Licensing: https://artlist.io/Jamie-3337608 Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/e9x50n #motovlog #supportmvc #adventurebike #adventureglide #adventurerider #gopro #itchybooter #itchyboots ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtNXdp5Yr7s