Spring runoff can be an abundant time to look for gold. The snows are melting and spring rains add to the runoff. With that runoff and turbulent flows come new washouts of gold. Spring is a great time for gold prospecting. Looking at maps and where to find gold, one can further look to where…
Month: April 2012
Gold Prospecting in the California Desert and the legend of PegLeg Smith
Ocotillo Wells, near San Diego CA, is known for its outdoor activities such as ATV and other offroading, biking, and hiking enthusiasts can tell you. Gold prospecting is also on the rise as a major outdoor activity. There are still many unexplored places to find gold. The legend of Pegleg Smith is one such lore…