Washington was one of the states to get attention from the early gold miners. While gold has been known to occur here since the earliest days of the gold rush to the West, much richer deposits were exploited first. Eventually, the miners and prospectors would arrive in Washington to discover that there was fairly abundant […]
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Ruby City, Washington | The Mining Boomtown of Okanogon County
About 10 miles north of Okanogan, Washington, is the site of one of this states most exciting boomtowns. While little is left now, the site of Ruby City sits along Salmon Creek. This was one of Western Washington’s most exciting mining camps back in the late 1800s. There had already been several gold and silver […]
Historic Gold Mining on Washington’s Pacific Coast (11 Locations)
Gold has been known to occur along the Pacific Coast for centuries. In fact, there have been some considerably rich gold strikes all along the coastline stretching from Alaska to Mexico. Perhaps the most famous would be those at Nome, Alaska, but other short-lived gold rushes occurred in Southern Oregon (Gold Beach and Northern California […]
The Rich History of Mining in Metaline Falls, Washington
The town of Metaline Falls, a pale shadow of its former self is situated in Pend Oreille County. This active town of just 250 residents once stood as the trading center for mines that produced silver, gold, lead, and zinc. The availability of minerals and easy access to the miners prompted the settlers to name […]
Ferry County, WA | Gold Mining in Republic
The city of Republic in Washington State was founded by gold prospectors over 110 years ago. Although it is known for its proud mining history, it also has a strong logging history and many recreational activities. Republic is a beautiful open wilderness tucked along the valley between Wauconda and Sherman Passes, just at the intersection […]
Gold Panning in Southwest Washington | Lewis River & Gifford Pinchot NF
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 Klondike Gold Rush Transformed the City of Seattle
25 Rivers in Washington Where You Can Find Gold
One great thing about prospecting in Washington is that gold can be found in just about every part of the state. Placer gold is probably most prevalent in the creeks and rivers of the Cascade Range, but central and eastern Washington also have some great areas to prospect for gold as well. Here are 25 […]
Eastern Washington Gold Mines – The State’s Largest Gold Producers
There is gold throughout the state of Washington, but most of the large, profitable mines are found in the northeastern part of the state. There are still some remote locations in Eastern Washington with good opportunities for gold miners. Let’s look at a few of the historically rich areas to mine for gold. Republic, […]