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We write a lot about gold prospecting opportunities in the United States. Many people are surprised to learn that gold can be found in almost all 50 states. I’ve got some bad news for you Hawaii… this is one place where you aren’t likely to find any natural occurrences of gold. The geology simply isn’t […]
This is a pretty little river that drains from the western flanks of the Cascade Mountains in northwest Oregon. The entire drainage is within Clackamas County, from its headwaters up near Bagby Hot Springs to where it drains into the Willamette River near Wilsonville. The Molalla River is one of the better areas for prospectors […]
Discovery and Source Labradorite is a mineral which was first discovered on Paul’s Island in Labrador, Northeast Canada. It has been known by Inuits native to this area for millennia, and more recently found by Moravian missionaries in the late 18th Century. Other deposits of the mineral have been found in Newfoundland, as […]
The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous canyons in the world for its magnificent beauty. Less known are the stories of various gold and riches hidden there. At the peak of the early gold rushes in Arizona and California, this area was mainly ignored by miners. Although some minor gold deposits were found, […]
Gold prospecting does not have to be expensive! Occasionally some new gold pan or other do-dad hits the market that claims to “revolutionize” the way that we find gold. Truth be told, the ways that we find gold nowadays isn’t much different than it was during the Gold Rush. There are lots of guys out […]
As one of the smallest states in the United States and the second smallest in terms of landmass, Delaware is definitely not at an advantageous position in terms of gold and other natural resources. Despite prospecting and perhaps some mining in the yesteryear, no considerable gold deposit has been found. That is even though Delaware’s […]
The mountain ranges in Montana are enveloping breathtaking beauty and immensely mesmerizing views of the valleys and rivers. They are home to some amazing treasures. Today we are going to talk about one of the states most famous stones, the beautiful moss agate. Various form of agates are common throughout the United States, with different […]
The gold discoveries around Redding were easily overshadowed by other gold strikes in California, but that doesn’t mean they are any less significant. Yes indeed, there is still plenty of gold waiting to be found by hard working prospectors in the hills around Redding, California. There is a lot of open ground available for gold […]
The town of Fairplay was established in 1859 when miners discovered rich placer gold deposits along the South Platte River. When news of gold in Colorado broke out in 1859, many miners from different places flocked the area in search of a fortune. Many of these miners settling on the Rockies but quite a few […]
Fossil is a term used for any preserved remains of an object. There can be fossils of prints like footprints, leaves or their impressions, bones, shells, plants, rocks and many other things. With the passage of time, layers after layers of soil cover a matter, and that is the reason we find fossils mostly in […]
The state of South Carolina is a rich source for a wide variety of fossils, gemstones and minerals. The Appalachian Range is responsible for some of the better rockhounding locations. We have already documented the many areas where you can find gold in South Carolina. And we know that there are abundant fossils from ancient […]
I wander around the early goldfields of the Western United States and try to find gold that the old-timers missed. Lately I’ve been thinking about getting a new metal detector. Metal detectors have been marketed to gold miners for over 50 years. In fact, I recently picked up an old prospecting magazine from 1965, and […]
There’s just something so fascinating about the glimmer of nature’s jewels, and amongst all of them, the ruby is surely one of the most prized! As one of the traditional cardinal gems, rubies have been heralded for their beauty and rarity even in ancient times. This precious stone is made from corundum, a mineral composed […]
The 16th century witnessed the sinking of one of the world’s largest treasures due to a shipwreck in the Indian Ocean. Yes, we are talking about the lost treasure of Flor de la Mar which occurred on the stormy night of 20th November 1511. Let us look into the window of the past and know […]
Maine is well known for its beautiful forests and rocky coastline. Jagged, low and rolling mountains with dense flora are a specialty of the region and are a center of attention for the very reasons. It is also known for maritime history and a lot of natural areas and parks where people are interested in […]
