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Afar & Below: The Story of the Wyoming Trona Miners

Afar & Below: The Story of the Wyoming Trona Miners

The trona industry is deeply woven into the fabric of Wyoming, yet the story of the miners who keep this massive industry running remains untold. In this documentary, explore the community, culture, and history of this subterranean enterprise, and its impact on our lives back on the surface.

Afar & Below: The Story of the Wyoming Trona Miners is a local public television program presented by Wyoming PBS

Afar & Below: The Story of the Wyoming Trona Miners

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Special | 56m 44s | Learn about the underground industry that remains largely invisible to the public. (56m 44s)

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