The Silver Reef mining district encompasses much more than just history and tales of bygone days, but is also home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the American West. Until the 1870s, silver had never been found in sandstone, so at first the early prospectors didn’t believe what they saw in Silver Reef. Soon, however, the silver was all mined out and forgotten, until people came more recently to recognize the real treasure of this land, the views. “Around Silver Reef” presents a pictorial four season highlight of the area that includes the old townsite and its remaining buildings and ruins, as well as the incredible geologic features that are often accessible only by hiking trail. The authors hope you will enjoy this memento of your trip to Silver Reef, and encourage you to learn more about the area, whether by books, the internet, or a wonderful hike.