Lost Dutchman Spring Vista
by Lee Craig
Title
Lost Dutchman Spring Vista
Artist
Lee Craig
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography-framed Prints
Description
The famous tales of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine are known throughout the world, with travelers from all over coming to seek the legend and experience the mystery. Lost Dutchman State Park is located on the Apache Trail. The Park provides views and access to the most scenic portions of the legendary Superstition Mountains.
The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, according to legend, is a very rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern United States. The location is generally believed to be in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix, Arizona. The Lost Dutchman is perhaps the most famous lost mine in American history. According to many versions of the tale, the mine is either cursed, or protected by enigmatic guardians who wish to keep the mine's location a secret. There is no way to guess just how many people have died in pursuit of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Some who have disappeared may have just quietly slipped away, unwilling to admit that they failed to find the treasure.... while others may have gone in secretly and never came out…their names recorded as a missing persons case somewhere.
The “Dutchman”…a miner by the name of Jacob Walz…was not actually a Dutchman. He was a German immigrant. He came to America in 1845 and soon heard about the riches and adventure that were waiting in the frontier beyond New York. His first gold seeking took him to a strike in North Carolina and from there he traveled to Mississippi, California and Nevada... always looking for his elusive fortune.
The Superstition Mountains are the result of intensive volcanic activity. While hiking in the Superstitions, one can sometimes hear rumblings similar to rolling thunder. Geologists say this results from seismic activity resonated by the canyon walls. This could explain the origin of the Apache legend that these mountains are the home of the thunder gods. Whether you drive or choose to hike, the botanical variety you will see is just as breathtaking as the mountains and calderas it grows on and around…a mind blowing variety of flowers, cactus, and trees.
This and the other works in my portfolio and galleries are suitable for home and business décor. Please browse my work to find the perfect piece for your needs. Many of the images are available in several size formats. The Fine Art America logo and watermark does not appear on your purchased art.
I welcome your visits, comments, pins and tweets. Come back often as new work is added regularly. All images are copyrighted by Lee Craig. Copying, altering or displaying without the artists permission is prohibited. Thank you for visiting!
I am a photographer and visual artist, enjoying the freedom that comes with doing something that I love for a living. Several times a year I leave the studio behind, load the equipment and head out on the open road…camera in hand and photos in mind. Please enjoy browsing my various galleries of photography and digital art. If you happen to find something that calls to you, then I will have achieved success.
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November 25th, 2013
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