Gold is one of the safest, yet most prosperous investments that can withstand the test of time. History has shown us its power to transform barren and desolate areas to bustling centers of commercial activity. One such area that serves as a modern-day example is the state of Colorado. Its massive development in the 19th […]
Colorado gold mining
The High Country Mines of Independence, Colorado
Imagine you and your mining crew set out on a journey prospecting for minerals only to strike immense deposits of gold on Independence Day. Well, that is precisely what happened in the eastern corner of Pitkin County, right below the continental divide in 1879 when a group of miners found gold in that region on […]
Scoundrels of the Early Gold Rush | “Soapy” Smith
Jefferson Randolph, who was frequently known as “Soapy Smith,” was born on November 1860 into the family of educated and wealthy people. He was born in Georgia to an attorney, and his grandfather was a senator at that time. Hard luck struck the Smith family, and they lost their wealth to ruins at the end […]
Natural Gold Display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Those of us who take an interest in gems and mineral are often saddened to hear how many great specimens were destroyed by the early miners. At a time when most gold was only priced for its assay values, even large nuggets and crystalline gold specimens were often crushed and melted. Many of the largest […]
The Historic Gold Dredges of Fairplay, Colorado
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 […]
Gold Mines of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains
It is always fascinating to learn about how mining activities have evolved in various parts of the world. So is the case of San Juan Mountains area, a place known for gold and silver mining since the earliest settlers arrived in the region. The San Juan Mountains are located in the southwestern region of Colorado. […]
10 Rivers in Colorado Where You Can Find Gold
Ever since the days of the Pike’s Peakers there have been men searching the mountains of Colorado for gold. And there is no shortage of the yellow stuff in this beautiful state. Here are 10 gold-bearing rivers in Colorado. A prospector armed with a trusty gold pan can still recover fine gold from the gravels […]
5 Places to go Gold Panning in Colorado without a Mining Claim
Colorado is a great state for gold prospectors. It has a long and rich history of gold mining with lots of places with great potential of finding gold. The challenge for most gold prospectors and especially those not residents of the state is that it can be difficult to find a place to prospect for […]
The Rich Gold Mines of Central City, Colorado
Central City has a rich gold mining history having been established in 1859 under the name the “Richest Square Mile on Earth,” a testament to the richness of the surrounding area. Today, Central City is surrounded by remnants of many of the most iconic gold mines in Colorado. It is located in the Rocky Mountains […]
Gold, Silver, and Lead Mines of Leadville, Colorado
The Leadville is a historical silver mining city in Colorado. It is currently the county seat of Lake County in Colorado. Geographically the city lies at an elevation of about 10, 152 feet making it the second highest incorporated city in the United States. The city is situated on the Arkansas River in the Rocky […]
Public Gold Mine Tours in Colorado – Underground Adventures!
Colorado Gold Prospecting Locations
The Gold Rush to Colorado As with nearly all of the gold rushes throughout the western United States, it was placer deposits that were the first indicators of gold in Colorado. The now famous Pike’s Peak Gold Rush has an interesting history, because gold was actually discovered in this part of Colorado almost a decade […]