5 Cool Places To Pan For Gold Before Summer's Over
With the end of summer nearing, many people are looking for a last-minute getaway to enjoy some sunshine and outdoors play. With this in mind, here are 5 places we highly recommend to go gold panning before the summer's done.
1. Jamestown, CA
California is rich with gold mining history and remarkable finds, and Jamestown is one of the best places to go. Close to Yosemite National Park, there are a number of gold panning tours available, including our own recommended tour at California Gold Panning. Let Gary show you and any friends or family members how to pan for gold. You'll be amazed at what you find!
You can take the gold you find at California Gold Panning home with you!
2. Alabama Gold Camp, AL
Though the name speaks for itself, the adventure of gold panning at Alabama Gold Camp also yields the possibility of finding garnet, citrine or fossils. With tours open to all ages, this is a great place to explore if you're close by.
3. Colorado Gold Adventures, CO
Colorado offers an array of fun activities outdoors, including skiing, hiking and mountaineering. It's also well-known for its gold panning as well! Check out Colorado Gold Adventures, which provides you with a full-service guided gold adventure while also teaching you everything you need to know about how to prospect, read a stream and find Colorado placer gold on your own.
4. Gold Mining Adventures, WA
Following the discovery of gold in Swauk creek in 1873, the historical town of Liberty was one of several gold-mining camps that sprang up in Washington. The Swauk creek discovery is notable for producing specimens of crystalline gold.
At Gold Mining Adventures in Liberty, your guide will take you to points of interest in and around Blewitt Pass. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Liberty's Bed and Breakfast and later pan for gold, while ending a full day with a visit to a modern day gold mine operation.
You can take the gold you find at California Gold Panning home with you!
5. Juneau Gold Panning, AK
In 1880, gold was discovered in Juneau by Joseph Juneau and Richard Harris. The Alaskan capital city was founded as a gold town and two major mines operated in the area, making Juneau one of the more historical and well-known gold panning towns in the state.
You can try gold panning in Juneau during a tour of Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin, which is where gold was found in 1880.
All of these places offer a distinct and fun tour, so get out there and enjoy the adventure in finding some gold!
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