The historic City of Cripple Creek was born from the gold rush in the 1890s Listen in as Michelle Rozell and Marie Rieger from the City of Cripple Creek share what makes the town a must-see – everything from the free-roaming donkeys to majestic ice castles and Main Street district. Listen now at VisitCOS.com/podcast | Visit Colorado Springs

In Colorado, the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine remains a top producer, utilizing massive heap leach pads to extract fine gold. As market prices fluctuate near $2,700 per ounce, these operations contribute billions to the regional economy, sustaining a legacy that began during the 1890s rush. #ColoradoGold #CrippleCreek #MiningLife #GoldPrice | Gold USD | Facebook

In 1890, miners struck gold in Cripple Creek, Colorado. While on the road for Friday’s all-new Dateline, we learned about the legacies who stuck around long after the miners left town… | Dateline NBC