The spirit of the California gold rush permeates the early years of the American West. The river canyons literally echo with the cries of the 49ers, the crazily wonderful body of men and women who rushed to California to make their fortune. Evidence of their efforts abound. One cannot help but get caught up in a feverish energy that pervades your spirit. I am going to share my gold prospecting adventures with the hopes of inspiring a few readers to become "The New Gold Prospector"!
Gold Bug Adventure
Had a great time yesterday. Headed up to Sweet Home, Oregon yesterday to get some experience with my new Fisher Gold Bug Pro Metal Detector . The folks that own the shop where I purchased it held a training up on a river - didn't know there was gold in that part of Oregon. I actually learned alot! It was pretty rugged country but beautiful - lots of trees and steep country. Seems like the best gold is always in steep country! It remined me alot of the California rivers - big gravel bars and all.
They hid a pile of coins in a field across from the river at the end of the day. I managed to recover $1.33 which was more than most of the folks. I was very happy with the performance of my detector. Now to get to some real treasure hunting in a week or so.