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In June of 1952, amateur prospector Vernon Pick made a stunning discovery in a remote canyon: one of the richest uranium deposits in the region. It later became known as Hidden Splendor. With the Cold War heating up and America hungry for nuclear fuel, that single find ignited a full-blown mining boom. Prospectors rushed in, new deposits were found throughout the San Rafael Swell, and tiny communities sprang up almost overnight.

But like most booms, it didn’t last. By the early 1960s, most of the mines and their makeshift towns stood abandoned—ghostly reminders scattered across the desert.

We’ve known about Hidden Splendor for years, but the long, rugged drive has always kept us from exploring it… until now. James and I finally synced our schedules, knocked out most of the travel the day before, and camped out so we could hit this remote corner bright and early.

We wanted to explore the region and specifically find the old Hidden Splendor mining town.

The big question is: Does this legendary spot live up to all the anticipation and hype? Let’s find out!"