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Slumach’s Lost Mine: The Elusive Cursed Fortune of Pitt Lake

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Monica
March 1, 2023

Slumach’s Lost Mine: The Elusive Cursed Fortune of Pitt Lake

A curse, unsolved mysteries, lost gold, and disappearances in the wilderness - the legend of Slumach's lost mine has captivated adventurers for over a century. Discover the thrilling tale of this elusive treasure and the seekers who risked it all in search of it.

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family friendly places where kids can pan for gold
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Monica
February 15, 2023

Family Friendly Places to Pan for Gold With Kids

Discover family-friendly places to pan for gold while learning about history! Our article lists the best destinations where kids and adults can experience the thrill of gold prospecting together. Explore these educational and fun activities that will make for an unforgettable family adventure!

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Where is the purest gold in the world found
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Monica
February 1, 2023

Where is the purest gold in the world found? This isolated country…

If you can get past the fact that everything wants to kill you, it's also where you'll find the purest gold and gold nuggets in the world, with an average purity of around 93-98%. Some legendary nuggets from this country have been known to have a purity of over 99%!

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how is a troy ounce difference from a regular ounce
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Monica
February 1, 2023

What’s a Troy Ounce?

How much does an ounce of gold really weigh? What's the difference between an ounce and a troy ounce? Did you know a troy ounce has more grams?

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Emily Riedel AKAU 2023 Gold Rush Getaway
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Alex
January 6, 2023

Emily Riedel’s Gold Rush Getaway! Summer 2023

We're inviting 20 people to join us on this all-inclusive trip to Nome, Alaska to mine gold with Emily Riedel at AKAU Gold Camp in the summer of 2023! Prospect gold on historic gold rush claims and get an exclusive tour of the Eroica gold dredge operation! Book fast - there are only a few spots left.

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A Tale of Two Prospectors
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Alex
January 4, 2023

A tale of two prospectors

On a beautiful early summer day, high up in the mountains somewhere out West, two prospectors were hunting for gold. They were very alike, these two prospectors. Except one would fill a jar with gold, and one would give up and let his tools collect dust. What made the difference?

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9 Spots You Can Still Pan Gold in the American River with Map
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Alex
December 9, 2022

9 Spots to Pan Gold Near Sacramento in the American River (map)

9 places you can go panning in the American River with images, maps, and reviews from the community. No claim or permissions needed!

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20 Rivers with Gold Where You Can Go Panning in North America
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Alex
November 18, 2022

20 Rivers With Gold Where You Can Go Panning in North America (With Maps)

There are rivers with gold all over the country. Here's a list of 20 where you can go pan some for yourself - with maps and videos for proof!

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Nome Gold Rush History
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Monica
June 14, 2022

Claim Jumpers & Crooked Politicians – Nome Gold Rush History Pt 2

The Nome Gold Rush History, pt 2. A Corrupt Judge and Greedy Politicians try to steal the best claims in Nome, Alaska in the least known Nome conspiracy

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Nome Gold Rush History
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Monica
June 6, 2022

The Beginning of the Nome Gold Rush (In Pictures)

The Nome Gold Rush lasted officially from 1898 until 1909. In the first part of this multiple part series we look at the beginning of the Nome Gold Rush.

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