#1 What is gold prospecting?

Gold prospecting is the process of finding natural gold in rivers and streams. Over time, gold moves downstream and settles in specific places. By learning where to look and how to use simple tools, anyone can find gold—it just takes a little knowledge and practice.

#3 How do I pan for gold?

Fill your pan with material, submerge it, shake it side to side, tip the front of the pan up and down gently to allow water to wash of the top lighter material, shake again, repeat, then gently swirl to separate gold from remaining heavier material to find the gold.

#2 What gear do I need to start?

You'll need a basic gold pan, a small shovel, a classifier, and a plastic "snuffer bottle" to capture the small gold you find, and a small glass or plastic vial to hold the gold for safe keeping!