Real Treasure Hunts: Cryptic Treasures: "Golden Rhoades" - the Historical Hunt for the Legendary Lost Rhoades Mines.

The story of the Rhodes mines begins with Brigham Young baptizing Chief Wakara, of the Ute Indians, as a member of the Mormon Church. Wakara made an agreement with Brigham, that he could designate one man as his representative and Wakara would show him where a fabulous gold mine was located. Brigham designated Thomas Rhoads as his representative. Chief Wakara showed Rhodes the location of the mine. Rhodes made many trips over the years bringing back much gold. For a while during a period of illness his son Caleb took over. It is thought that these are the only two men, aside from the Indians that ever knew where the mine was located. Chief Wakara and his successors were worried that many of the younger generation were becoming interested in money and whiskey and so they did not pass the location on to the younger generation of the tribe, concerned they would use the gold for whiskey. Because of this the location of the mine has been lost.

"Golden Rhoades" - the Historical Hunt for the Legendary Lost Rhoades Mines. This film superbly documents the epic search and potential discovery of one of the largest hidden treasures in America. A secret cache believed by many to contain a wealth of gold and natural resources; it has been suggested that the mines may contain an abundance of riches that could cover the national debt. The Rhoades Mines' protected location is believed (speculated) to have been provided to the Mormon church by the Ute Indians in order for the church to survive its difficult pioneering into Utah. The film delves into the myth, fact, and fiction surrounding an amazing tale of adventure, treasure maps, mysterious deaths, and intriguing characters. It provides details and clues to the mines that have eluded thousands of prospectors for over one hundred and fifty years. The film was shot (much in confidential locations) throughout the vast Ute Indian Territory and surrounding Utah Rocky Mountains. (watch all 10 consecutive clips of this exclusive special full length feature documentary release).

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