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Gold deposits aren’t widespread in Southwest Washington, but there are a few locations where a diligent prospector can find a bit of color. There was never much of a “gold rush” here. There was some small short-lived excitement in a few areas, but the deposits were never rich enough to attract much interest. Yet if […]
The scenic and stunningly beautiful state of Oregon is one of the favorite destinations for gold prospectors. The state is blessed with numerous rivers, countless creeks, and several mountains that carry a considerable amount of gold deposits. For hundreds of years, people in search of wealth have found their wishes fulfilled in Oregon. Even after […]
The largest island in the Northern Hemisphere is also home to unimaginable natural resources. Only a select few areas of the vast island have been surveyed. Experts believe there are high-quality minerals and rare earth deposits that when explored could propel Greenland to the top of the production list. Currently, China leads the list of […]
Wulfenite is not a common or popular mineral in many parts of the world. But, in Arizona, everything changes. In this southwestern US state, Wulfenite joins petrified wood, turquoise, and copper as a state symbol. Wulfenite became the state mineral of Arizona in 2017. If you’re wondering about the name, well, it was earlier called […]
While Oregon has much to offer by way of its natural beauty, an equally colorful treasure is hidden beneath its trails—gemstones that shine brighter than the sun. Because of the state’s long volcanic history, it has become one of America’s leading producers of precious stones. In fact, Oregon’s state gemstone is a type of feldspar, […]
The Sierra Nevada Mountains were abuzz with miners following the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill. The exceptionally rich gold deposits found in the creeks and rivers around Sutter’s Mill and Coloma attracted thousands and thousands of men. It wasn’t long until other exceptional gold strikes were made. One of the most important in all […]
One of America’s most famous gold rushes was in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This region has quite an amazing history. The rough and rowdy towns of Deadwood and Lead were as dangerous as any mining town in the West. During their peaks there were thousands of men seeking to make their fortunes in […]
The Cascade Mountains of Southern Oregon hide a lot of gold, with most of the early mining taking place in the Rogue River drainage (including the Applegate & Illinois Rivers, along with their many tributaries.) Some of the states richest ground is the area just north of the California border. Further north is another rich […]
Digging the earth for resources has a history dating back to thousands of years. All major civilizations – Egyptians, Romans, and Aztecs – have well documented history of mining. We still continue the practice, but the scale and technology of the operations have undergone a drastic change. Nowadays, both open-cast and underground mining has become […]
There is no way to sugar coat it… gold mining is not what it use to be. In decades past, a miner could drop a gold dredge into a gold-bearing river and mine to his hearts-content. Or perhaps run a backhoe and trommel. A few months of hard work in the summer could result in […]
Sometimes reality sounds more bizarre than fiction. The tale of a large sailing vessel brimming with gold, pearls, and all kinds of riches submerged under the dry sands of the Salton Sea basin in California still mystifies people. A large ship stranded hundreds of miles inland from the Gulf of California and Pacific Sea can […]
As a young kid, a perfect day at the beach was playing in the water, running with my dog, and the best of all, finding seashells and shark teeth. For those who are hearing of shark tooth hunting for the first time – Yes, it’s a real thing. The South Carolina coastline is well-known with […]
Driving some 25 miles to the southwest from Blythe in California, you hit upon the Wiley Wells – one of the best semi-precious gem fields in the state. The area is populated with ironwood, mesquite, smoke, and palo verde trees. There are quite a few rockhounding sites that could be reached with a 4-wheeler. Regular […]
From emperors to poor peasants, since the Copper Age to modern times, people have coveted gold. The Egyptians called it ‘the breath of God’ and for the Aztecs, the yellow metal was ‘the sweat of the sun’. Until the early 19th century, gold and silver were used as currency. This was followed by paper currency […]
It is the beauty of nature that it turns simple things into the most beautiful and precious bits and pieces. How very pleasant to see simple, earthy materials turn into shiny gemstones with the path of time. This is the course of nature. An object which seems worthless takes the shape of the most precious […]
