When it comes to mining in Michigan, iron and copper tend to get top billing. However, I’ve discovered recently that gold can be found throughout the entire state. A good example is the Ropes Mine ...

Update: We've added the ultimate end-game Dragonflame Pan and Shovel to our list of the best Pans and Shovels in Prospecting. While a prospector’s instincts are their greatest weapon, their yield is ...

Around 1860, prospectors came to Idaho to find gold in the Boise Basin. The bet was solid, and word got out as people came here to stake claims. This Discovery of gold set one of the largest ...