Most Pennsylvanians know our state for its beautiful landscape and rich history. What many don’t realize is that beneath this surface lies valuable treasures that sometimes attract criminals. Our rocks, minerals, gems, and gold have been targets of shocking thefts over the years. Pennsylvania’s geology offers many precious items worth stealing. From the anthracite coal … Read more
Delaware’s gold history dates back to the late 1800s when miners discovered rich deposits near Brandywine Creek. This region still holds plenty of gold today, with nuggets and flakes regularly found by lucky prospectors who know where to look. So, the real problem isn’t the lack of gold – it’s not knowing the right spots … Read more
South Dakota’s Black Hills have produced over $4 billion in gold since the first discovery in 1874. These historic grounds once sparked one of the largest gold rushes in American history, attracting thousands of prospectors including Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. These days, most rockhounds make the mistake of sticking to well-known spots like … Read more
North Dakota’s untold gold story dates back to the 1870s when soldiers at Fort Abraham Lincoln reported finding gold flakes in their water buckets drawn from the Missouri River. This kicked off several mini gold rushes that most history books don’t mention. Many rockhounds give up their search for gold in North Dakota too quickly, … Read more
Montana’s gold rush in the 1860s brought over 100,000 prospectors to the state, leading to the establishment of several boom towns that still exist today. Virginia City, one of these historic settlements, was built entirely on gold mining and saw over $90 million worth of gold extracted during its peak. Many modern-day gold hunters make … Read more
Maine’s rich mining heritage dates back to the 1800s when gold was first discovered in Swift River. Local prospectors still pull out impressive nuggets from these historic waters, with some finds weighing up to several grams. Many rockhounds waste countless hours searching in spots that haven’t produced gold in decades. The biggest mistake is following … Read more
New Hampshire’s gold rush may not be as famous as California’s, but the state has been drawing prospectors since the 1850s. Local miners have pulled out nuggets weighing up to 13 grams. The key is knowing exactly where to look – most give up just yards away from potentially rich deposits. We’ve done the legwork … Read more
West Virginia’s rich mining history dates back to the 1800s, with countless gold discoveries in its streams and mountains. The historic Spruce Knob region alone has yielded numerous gold specimens, making it one of Appalachia’s hidden treasures. However, many rockhounds give up too soon, focusing only on well-known spots like the New River Gorge. They … Read more
Nebraska isn’t traditionally known for gold mining, but the Platte River’s sandbars have yielded countless gold flakes since the first discovery in 1831. These finds triggered several small-scale gold rushes that brought hopeful miners to the state. However, many rockhounds give up too quickly, focusing only on well-known spots or following outdated information. They waste … Read more
Idaho’s gold rush history dates back to 1860 when thousands of prospectors flocked to the Boise Basin, which eventually yielded over 2.8 million ounces of gold. Even today, this area remains one of the richest gold-bearing regions in the United States. However, most new gold hunters head straight to the popular spots they see online. … Read more
