When life says you need a break, see why finding gold is fun for a change! When my family was in need of a break from our hectic life experiences, I recalled a vacation I once took with my parents long ago in the '49er gold rush country of California. It was a fun time and relaxing. I also remember finding my first gold. How exciting it was to see that tiny vial with a … [Read more...]
Gold spot prices and election year cycles?
Gold spot prices and election year impact of the 2012 elections: Gold spot prices and election year gold price chart below got me thinking about the influence of Presidential choice on gold spot prices and election year. See Hunting for Gold spot prices: current gold spot price election year for the current bullion or spot price. But as you'll see the current gold price … [Read more...]
Platinum nuggets were thrown out by early miners
Q: Fran asks: Hi Prospector. Jess, I really liked the videos outlining how to track a pay streak in the river curves. I am about one year into prospecting and this revelation really tweaked it in for me. I have a question , I read somewhere that the most valuable Gold is not yellow in color. I believe that it stated that it is black and very dense as well. It is described as … [Read more...]
Is there any gold left after 1849?
I've actually had people ask me: "Is there really any Gold left after the Gold rush of 1849?" Wow! Yes, there is a lot more gold left! Perhaps as much as 80% still remains, yet to be found by people like you. Imagine the amazing adventures you'll have hunting for and finding native gold... In fact far more gold is being mined today than a century ago. It's not … [Read more...]
California’s historic gold route 49
The California Gold rush of 1849 can still be experienced all along California's famous "Route 49." It's a great place to launch a series of family adventures along the Sierra Nevada mountains; hunting for, and finding Gold! The 49'er worked the gold from the Sierra foothills - something over 3+ billion dollars worth! Evidence of their lives, lore and adventures can still be … [Read more...]