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Locations Where to pan for gold in Arizona — Lynx Creek, Rich Hill, and 13 more spots with GPS coordinates, legal rules, and seasonal tips for desert prospecting.
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Locations Where to pan for gold in Georgia, from Dahlonega's historic creeks to lesser-known Appalachian spots. Regulations, access, and what to expect.
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Locations Where to pan for gold in North Carolina — from the site of the first US gold discovery to Uwharrie National Forest. Geology, regulations, and practical tips.
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Locations The best places to pan for gold in Colorado, from Clear Creek to the San Juans. Where to go, what's legal, and what to expect.
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Locations Yes, there's still gold in California. Most of it was never found. Here's where to look and what to expect.
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How-To Learning how to pan for gold took me weeks of mistakes. Here's the step-by-step gold panning technique that actually works, plus the gear you need.