My husband likes to do recreational prospecting, and since there was the Gold Rush in the 1860s, there's obviously been some gold found in California. So, where would a person go if they were making a trip to California, and wanted to try their hand at gold prospecting?
Gold Mining in California
Thank you for the
On May 6th, 2007 MLBurke says:
Thank you for the information, SarahB. We're hoping to make a trip out there before my husband and I are TOO old to enjoy it. LOL Of course, with kiddos, that long of a car trip might be too much.
Prospecting sounds like a
On May 7th, 2007 Yaya says:
Prospecting sounds like a very interesting hobby. It doesn't exactly sound like my niche, but sounds fun if you're into it.
I found this website that might be helpful as well.
http://www.goldmaps.com/calif/california_gold_mines_1.htm
Yes there is gold but...
On June 12th, 2007 its.sid says:
Yes the gold is there but the mines are not open for visitors every time. There is a specific period in the year when the mine is set for display so make sure you visit at the right time.
It really sounds like a
On June 13th, 2007 SingleAgain says:
It really sounds like a wonderfully different way to spend your vacation. I have never been fond of the idea of a holiday that made you do a lot of work, but this sounds like fun.
You will probably want to
You will probably want to have a look at Jamestown, Sonora, or Columbia. They are also popular tourist areas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonora,_California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia%2C_CA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamestown%2C_CA
I'm not sure if you'll find exactly what you're looking for there, but I think it's worth a try.