Stories of the buried treasure date back to conquistadors in the 1500s, but the most famous legend involves a dutch prospector who claimed to have found an untapped mine in the 1860s and. The mystery behind superstition mountain author linda. Legend of the superstition mountains season 2 in limbo at. When julias brother announces that his dude ranch is haunted, she believes that someone is trying to sabotage his place and force him to sell. Legend of the lost dutchman lost dutchman state park. A legend is a very old and popular story that may be based on real events. In germany, they are particularly associated with new years day, when you should do your best to shake hands with.
Also the area has had reported time shifts and dimensional shifts as well as a past that included pygmies guarding the mountains. The superstition mountains their name inspired by pima indian legends have been a source of mystery and legend since early times. Scary legends you maybe never heard of superstition mountains. Legend of the superstition mountains tv show season 1. The author compiled and updated this booklet during a period of 10 years of conducting research and lecturing on the superstition mountains. Arizonas superstition mountains are shrouded in legends and myth.
Legend tells of the lost dutchmans gold mine hidden somewhere within the 160,000 acres of brutal arizona desert known as the superstition mountains. The park provides views and access to the most scenic portions of the legendary superstition mountains and maintains facilities to support the recreational activities. The location is generally believed to be in the superstition mountains, near. In the superstition mountains outside of phoenix, people have died. Legend of the superstition mountains post by superstitionguy.
Includes audience growth rate, affinity and television ratings market multiple based on demand data. The little known history of jacob waltz the dutchman. Pima legend when earth doctor stuck his staff into the ground to cause the flood, and water covered the earth, most of the people perished, but some escaped and followed white feather, who fled to the top of superstition mountains. This novel is the fourth book in a series of mysteries called the adventures of john and julia evans. Legend of the superstition mountains tv show air dates.
For decades, prospectors have headed to the superstition mountains which stretch across 160,000 acres of the arizona desert in search of gold that legends claim is contained in mines at the location. Superstition mountain has 45 trails in the vicinity, including 42 hiking trails, 23 for walking and 44 for other activities. Legend of the superstition mountains tv series 2015 imdb. The lost dutchmans gold mine also known by similar names is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern united states. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. The superstition mountains and the legend of the lost. Superstition mountain has an elevation of 5,024 feet. How the superstition mountains got their name, legend. Legend of the superstition mountain series the devils. Where in he tells the tale of the early years of the dutchman, jacob waltz before he came to america and answers the. It could also be said that you could do the same type of research on the legends of superstition mountain and you might come out with a different attitude also.
As the mountains have a desert climate and few water resources, there is not much vegetation here. Legend of the superstition mountains season 2 is in limbo at history the six episode first season concluded march 15 on history. The superstition mountains are a mountain range east of phoenix and are known for their picturesque volcanic peaks and and jagged canyons. Legend of the superstition mountains full episodes, video.
Ive known of the lost dutchmans mine ever since i was a child, but know very little about it. The superstition mountains their name inspired by pima indian legends have. Several trails lead from the park into the superstition mountain wilderness and surrounding tonto national forest. Track legend of the superstition mountains new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. Season 1 guide for legend of the superstition mountains tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. There have been many stories about how to find the mine, and each year. The 10 best things to do near superstition mountains, arizona. But apache junction became legendary when german immigrant jacob waltz discovered a. These steep, jagged volcanic mountains were formed over 29 million years ago and they cover an area of 160,000 acres. Superstition mountains scary legends you maybe never.
Legend of the superstition mountains india tv ratings and audience insights for historys adventure reality series based on in demand data from parrot analytics for television executives. Where to countdown legend of the superstition mountains air dates. Legend of the superstition mountains home facebook. Rogers canyon cliff dwellings superstition mountains 1. Apache junction and the superstition mountains az images of. The legend of the lost dutchman mine cowboys and indians. Track legend of the superstition mountains season 1 episodes. Watch legend of the superstition mountains s1 prime video. This is legend of the superstition mountains promo 1 by go go luckey entertainment on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Mysteries of the superstition mountains mary sutherland. Is legend of the superstition mountains worth watching. Taking to facebook, series host wayne tuttle confirmed that the show is uncertain to return for season 2, with history yet to make a decision on its future. Legend of the superstition mountains season 1 64 6.
Legend of the superstition mountains season 4 episode 12 a. Armed with a new clue that could unearth the location of the famed lost dutchman mine, lifelong dutch hunter wayne tuttle, leads a team into arizonas superstition mountains in search of americas deadliest treasure. The superstition mountains to the east of phoenix, az reportedly hold a legendary motherlode of gold known as the lost dutchman gold mine. Legend of the superstition mountains next episode air d. Learn more about the centuriesold mystery of arizonas deadliest treasure in this scene from secrets of the lost map. History premieres legend of the superstition mountains. Legend of the superstition mountains premiered february 8, 2015 series description. Legends of superstition mountain superstition mountain. So i looked forward to the show and finding out more about the whole legend along with some drama. The area is dotted with ancient cliff dwellings and caves, many showing signs of former habitation. That is a false statement and false to assume such a thing. But all in all, it is still an intriguing myth legend. The legend holds that jacob waltz, a german immigrant, discovered a.
The known errors or misrepresentations from the writers of this show could be proved so as to clear up the water so to speak. German translation of legend the official collins englishgerman dictionary online. The mystery behind superstition mountain was the inspiration for a mystery novel. Legend of the superstition mountains airs on history and h2. The superstition mountains have a maximum elevation of 6,266 ft 1,910 m and prominence of 1,706 ft 520 m at mound mountain in the far eastern section of the range. Just like the tunnels its not a monster but its a legend the superstition mountains, popularly called the superstitions, are a range of mountains in arizona located to the east of the phoenix metropolitan area. Legend of the superstition mountains promo 1 on vimeo. Top 10 german superstitions the local germanys news in. Volcanics do not prohibit the occurrance of gold ore deposits, only lessens the chances of finding one. Even in germany, a country which likes to present itself as a bastion of levelheaded efficiency and rationality, many old german superstitions are still alive and kicking. Watch secrets of the lost map full episode legend of the. Is legend of the superstition mountains renewed or cancelled.
There have been many stories about how to find the mine, and each year people search for the mine. The superstition mountains are an enigmatic land with a cursed history. Legend of the superstition mountains italy tv ratings and audience insights for historys adventure reality series based on it demand data from parrot analytics for television executives. Legend of the superstition mountains 24hourcampfire. Haz forum topic legend of the superstition mountains. Legend of the superstition mountains xfinity stream. Legend of the superstition mountains season 1 imdb. Weird things in the arizona mountains on march 14, 2014. German immigrant jacob waltz, nicknamed the dutchman, took his. This tale involves two german men, jacob waltz and jacob weiser. The red outline on the map below identifies the boundaries of the superstition mountains sw topo map. Named after the fabled lost gold mine, lost dutchman state park is located in the sonoran desert, at the base of the superstition mountains, only 40 miles east of phoenix. This is legend of the superstition mountains promo 1 by go go luckey entertainment on vimeo, the home for.
However, tuttle notes that the first season is still airing overseas. Adventure abound in arizonas superstition mountains the dyrt. The official channel of legend of the superstition mountains. They are anchored by superstition mountain, a large. Lore of the superstitions superstition mountain lost. After stopping and taking a moment to realize some things about the az mountains, the title just rolled from my lips. The longest trail in superstition mountain is circlestone from reavis ranch a wellknown trail measuring 37 miles in total length. In the 1870s jacob waltz, the dutchman actually a native of germany, was. Meet 95yearold george johnston, president emeritus of the superstition mountain museum. According to the legend, a german immigrant named jacob waltz discovered a mother lode of gold in the superstition wilderness and revealed its location on his deathbed in phoenix in 1891 to julia thomas, a boardinghouse owner who had taken care of him for many years. A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the lost dutchman mine in the superstition mountain range of arizona. Download free superstition mountains sw az usgs topo maps.
The location is generally believed to be in the superstition mountains, near apache junction, east of phoenix, arizona. Over 100,000 german translations of english words and phrases. 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. It is commonly believed and has been said many times by many people, there is no gold in the superstition mountains because the mountains are volcanic in nature. The legend of the lost dutchmans gold mine centers around the superstition mountains.
Interview with larry hedrick co founder of the superstition mountain museum. German translation of legend collins englishgerman. The lost dutchmans gold mine is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern united states. Weird things in the arizona mountains ghost hunting theories.