The gold rushes of the 19th century have long since ended, but there are still plenty of places you can hunt for the precious metal using a shovel, pan, metal detector, and more. In fact, recreational ...
The Alaska Gastineau Mill closed in 1921 due to ore that was too low grade to mine cost-effectively. Its remnants are visible on the hill above Thane Road — and below the road on the Sheep Creek Delta ...
Tennessee conservation officials are drafting regulations on where and how people can look for gold in the southeast corner of the state. The Knoxville News Sentinel ...
Long after the days of the Gold Rush, the glitter of gold still lures a new kind of prospector, including those from the North Dakota Gold Prospecting Association.