There is gold in the South Platte River, and most of the creeks that flow into it also contain gold. This means that just about any waterway running through Denver will turn up a little bit of gold for the diligent prospector. Access is better than you might expect. While there is certainly a lot […]
The region around Grand Junction is certainly not the richest gold mining area in the state. In fact, there is very little in the way of mining history in this region. Any amount of gold or silver that was recovered here was vastly overshadowed be the discoveries farther east. Despite the lack of any serious […]
Colorado was one of the most prolific producers of both gold and silver in the United States. There was a time not so long ago when thousands of men scoured the mountains in search of rich ores. Literally thousands of mines and prospects were once scattered across Colorado. Remnants of the early mines are still […]
The town of Fairplay owes its very existence to mining. It was the gold deposits found in the South Platte River that brought men here to seek their fortune sifting amongst the gravels. The placers around Fairplay weren’t nearly as rich as some surrounding areas, but this was still the main supply town for most […]
Take a 45 minute drive southwest of Colorado Springs and you will get to the Cripple Creek area. This was the single largest gold strike in the entire state of Colorado producing nearly 20 million ounces of gold from discover through the mid-1900s. There is still plenty of gold here to be found. The earliest […]
Central City, Colorado enjoys a rich and thriving history of gold mining. When you visit today, it’s almost like taking a step back in time. Many original structures are still standing, and you will see lots of old abandoned mines up on the hills as you drive around town. Let’s take a look at the […]
Breckenridge came to life in 1859 when gold was discovered by prospectors along the banks of the Blue River passing through the area. Soon a town was formed to cater to the needs of the growing number of miners who rushed to the area from earlier mining camps in Colorado. Breckenridge has had many lives. […]
Just west of Golden, Colorado is a great area that is open to gold prospectors. It is called the Clear Creek Canyon Park and it has long been known to contain rich gold deposits. Men have been mining these waters for 150 years with considerable gold recovered in that time. All sorts of activities are […]
The San Juan Mountains are easily some of the most beautiful mountains in the entire United States. Colorado really has been blessed with some amazing country. The area continues to grow, and more and more people are looking to get out and explore to see what this amazing state has to offer. Colorado might have […]
The Arkansas River finds its origin from the Rocky Mountains, takes a long route starting in the Colorado high country. It is one of the major tributaries of the Mississippi River. This tributary traverses four major states of America. Oklahoma and Kansas are bracketed by the state of Colorado where the river begins and Arkansas […]