Idaho is a state with some extremely remote areas, so use your head and don’t go into the backcountry unless you are well prepared. Make certain that you have all the supplies you will need – not just for prospecting but for keeping yourself safe. Never venture in with food, water, and first aid supplies. […]
The western United States get a lot more attention, but prospectors in the East know that there was a lot of gold found here too. And Georgia was probably the richest state of any this side of the Mississippi River. The Georgia Gold Belt spans several counties in the northwestern part of the state, and […]
Generally speaking, Delaware has very little in the way of mineral resources, including gold. Sand and gravel deposits make up a good share of the state and there is very little metamorphic rock foundation so there is not much area with lode deposit potential. And while Delaware has been explored for gold, there isn’t really […]
California is one of the most gold rich states in the U.S. and a simple gold pan is an excellent way to find a little color. Since 1848, there abundance of gold in California has been well known, and even today there are huge amounts of gold left to be recovered. Unfortunately, recent bans on […]
Northern Nevada is one of the best places to find gold nuggets with a metal detector. For one thing, Nevada is an extremely remote state, and many of the goldfields throughout the northern part of the state are very difficult to access. Rough roads limit and harsh climate can make access a real issue. One […]
Limited Placer Gold Occurrences in Connecticut Connecticut is similar to many other New England states in that almost all the gold is placer gold found in small glacial deposits, mostly in Litchfield County, in the northwestern portion of the state. Connecticut gold is primarily flakes and dust, not nuggets. Most prospectors report very […]
Colorado is one of the best states for gold prospecting as it is one of the highest gold producing states in the nation. Although the most exciting discoveries are located in the western part of the state, which is more mountainous, gold has been found all through the state. Colorado’s Richest Gold Mining – […]
The California Gold Rush of 1848, which began with the discovery at Sutter’s Mill, was of course the largest gold strike in the country, and to this day California is one of the richest gold producing states in the nation. There is just too much information to fit in this small space, and we would […]
Nevada is one of the most popular states for gold prospectors. Currently, Nevada is the number one gold and silver producer in the United States. With a long history of mining, Nevada has had a great history of settlement and has numerous ghost towns that present metal detecting hobbyist with a great opportunity to discover […]
Arizona is a favorite destination for metal detectorists. This is perhaps because of its rich mining history and the mild winter climate that allows for prospecting throughout the year. It is important to note that to find a perfect spot for metal detecting you will have to do some research. There is a lot of […]