Adams County Open Space
Buy the Book! Finding Gold in Colorado: Prospector’s Edition
May 27, 2018 · 16 comments
The preeminent guidebook on gold prospecting across Colorado is now available here and ‘in stores everywhere’. Awarded recognition as the “#1 New Release” in its category on Amazon …
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Clear Creek (Broadway to Washington) - Prospecting tips
August 31, 2016 · 3 comments
The chunk of Clear Creek in north-central Denver from Broadway to Washington St. has some really good gold. An interesting cobble bar in mid-creek deserves to be sampled! Note: the …
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Dudley's Bar prospecting tips (& nearby)
July 8, 2016 · 4 comments
Dudley’s bar is upstream from Big Bend (see my other post on Big Bend) a bit. This part of the South Platte is just down stream of the confluence with Clear Creek and due to some …
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Finding spots to dig in town (metro Denver)
May 28, 2016 · 11 comments
Digging in the city means participating in recreational gold prospecting as a guest of a local government, parks & rec district or similar organization. While the tools of …
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Hints for prospecting at "Big Bend"
February 5, 2016 · 17 comments
This is a spot you have to see to believe! Big Bend has good gold and lots of it! It’s officially called Steele Street Open Space Park and is part of the Adams County Open Space …
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