Where to find gold
Epithermal Gold Deposits
March 26, 2024
Just ignore the fact that it purports to be about Newfoundland and Labrador! Here is an amazingly good article on epithermal gold deposits. Highly relevant to Colorado because it …
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Year-round Gold Prospecting in Colorado
August 25, 2023 · 3 comments
Where and how to dig year-round in Colorado. Includes links to specific prospecting sites recommended for each season of the year.
Read more →Ben Parker: Colorado Gold Placer Mining Hero
June 26, 2023
Ben Parker is justifiably one of the heroes of the Colorado gold prospecting community. He was a student at Colorado School of Mines over 60 years ago. For his dissertation, he …
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The Wandering Prospector Guidebook
June 16, 2023 · 12 comments
Announcing the latest book in the FInding Gold in Colorado series: The Wandering Prospector. Available now!
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Finding Gold in Puerto Rico
May 30, 2022 · 10 comments
Gold prospecting in Puerto Rico dates back to at least the Spanish in the early to mid-1600’s, so it’s no surprise there’s still gold to be found today!! On a recent visit, my wife …
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Gold Prospecting in different types of Streams
April 15, 2022
Learning about different types of waterways can make us smarter prospectors. Here’s how!
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Map of dig areas by chapter for Finding Gold in Colorado Books
September 18, 2018 · 2 comments
To help those of you planning trips, this simple map shows you which areas of the state are covered in each chapter of the book Finding Gold in Colorado - Prospectors Edition. This …
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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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Piñon Bridge BLM Prospecting Area - Prospecting Tips
January 5, 2018 · 2 comments
The BLM manages what it calls the Piñon Bridge Recreational Placer Mining Area to allow casual prospecting by visitors on the San Miguel River. The land highlighted in green on the …
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Norwood Bridge Recreational Placer Mining Area - Prospecting Tips
September 10, 2017 · 3 comments
The BLM reacquired the land and river south of Norwood Bridge after it had been in private ownership. This unclaimable land along the San Miguel River is now available for your …
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