Gold Prospecting
Everything from your first pan to advanced recovery techniques. Learn to read the creek, set up equipment properly, and find gold in Colorado and Arizona's historic mining districts.
Getting Started with Gold Prospecting
Of all the good reasons for taking up the hobby of Gold Prospecting the first and foremost is the FUN!
Getting Started with Gold Panning: A Beginner's Complete Guide
Everything you need to know to start finding gold, from choosing your first pan to reading the creek.
Sluice Box Basics: Setup, Operation, and Maximizing Recovery
Learn how to properly set up and run a sluice box to capture the finest gold without losing flour gold.
Reading the Creek: Where Gold Hides and Why
Understanding water dynamics and gold deposition to find the richest spots in any stream.
Gold Panning for Beginners: Make It a Day Outdoors
Getting started in gold prospecting doesn't have to be complicated. Here's everything you need to know for your first outing.
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