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 […]
Southern California mining
Gem Mining in Southern California – Public Dig Sites
California is one of the richest states in terms of mineral diversity. No surprise that it holds a great reputation where it concerns gold mining related activities, but not only that; it is also home to a number of gemstones mines. Most of these mines are located in the southern region of California. Let’s examine […]
Mining in Death Valley and the Discovery of a Rich California Desert
Death Valley is a very famous place located in Southeastern California near the Nevada border. We know a dozen things it is famous for: the hottest place in the continent, a mysterious place where stones move during the night, the most deserted national park, the lowest dry point in the USA among many others. This […]
The 156-Troy Ounce Mojave Nugget
One of the most impressive gold nuggets mined in California was a monster piece that was found near Randsburg, California in Kern County. It became known as the Mojave Nugget, since it was found in the Mojave Desert region of southern California. It was found in 1977 by a prospector named Ty Paulsen. He used […]