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The rising price of gold has got a new group of amateur prospectors wondering, is there any gold out there left to find?
I think most people know that Nebraska is not exactly a “hot spot” for gold prospectors. There were no major gold rushes here, and overall the Midwest is nowhere near as rich with gold as the Rocky Mountains to the West....

Josephine County, Oregon, is known for its rich history of gold mining, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the early 1850s during the height of the California Gold Rush, miners spread out into nearby Oregon searching for new...

The story of gold along the Columbia River traces back to the early 19th century when prospectors, drawn by tales of abundant riches, ventured into the uncharted wilderness.
In 1852, the first major discovery occurred near the confluence of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, sparking a flurry of activity in the region. Placer deposits, gold nuggets, and flakes were found along the riverbanks, fueling dreams of prosperity and...

Oregon Coast Treasure At Neahkahnie Mountain
Photo courtesy Wikipedia Commons. User: Fcb981
For many treasure hunters, getting genuine first-hand information that can help to find hidden gems has been elusive for hundreds of years. The northern Oregon Coast has its fair share of legends but one particular story has survived generations of Native...