The Big Bug Mining District is a historic mining area situated in the Bradshaw Mountains of Central Arizona. The region gained attention for its rich gold deposits, but copper, silver and lead were also mined in the region. The town of Big Bug was established when gold placers were discovered at Big Bug Creek around […]
Gold in Arizona
Gold Mining Areas near Kingman & Bullhead City
The purpose of this article is to provide some basic information for gold prospectors exploring the desert around Kingman and Bullhead City. There are quite a few good spots worth prospecting, but the desert is vast and it can be hard to know where to start. The good news is that Mohave County is the […]
The Yarnell Gold Discovery in Central Arizona
If you drive up the Highway 89 from Phoenix, you’ll eventually come to a sign that says “Where a desert breeze meets the mountain air”. That is when you’ll know that you have reached the old mining town of Yarnell. The town lies on the slopes of the mountains overlooking the vast Peeples Valley. Yarnell […]
King Tut & Gold Basin Placers – Prospecting Areas in Northwest Arizona
The Best Gold Mining in Arizona: A County-by-County Breakdown
An Overview of Gold Mining in Arizona. Arizona is one of the most popular state in the US for gold prospecting. The gold deposits are also very widespread. With the exception of a few counties, generally there are good amounts of gold throughout the entire state. 1. The climate attract prospectors during the […]
Early Days in Wickenburg and the Vulture Gold Mine
The town of Wickenburg, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, holds a history of difficult times, of trials and of tribulations. The town also holds a history of survival and perseverance. Wickenburg survived years of Indian raids, mine closures, floods and droughts, only to continue to grow and prosper. Wickenburg first became part of the United […]
Metal Detecting and Drywashing in Arizona
Arizona is easily one of the most popular states for gold prospecting for a variety of reasons. One of the main attractions is the mild climate that draws thousands of “snowbirds” to the state each winter, many of whom take up the activity. There are countless areas within the state of Arizona that has gold, […]