"Panning For Gold, Become a Prospector"," It can also be a very educational hobby for kids as they can learn about geology and have fun collecting pieces of gold.
Choosing a good location is easy, just Google prospecting sites and you will find various locations and learn about hot spots to pan for gold.
To pan for gold, a special plate or pan is used.
The pan should have some grooves in it to allow material to filter.
Hold the pan with both hands over the water to discard normal rocks back in.
This will allow the finer materials to settle down to the bottom, and keep the large stones on top.
Tit the pan and gently immerse in water and then move the pan in a circular motion.
Keep removing larger rocks.
It is also a good idea to conduct some research of the location you would like to try prospecting.
You can go on tours of mines, learn to pan, view mining equipment and buy supplies.
In the area are bridges and artifacts from the Gold rush days.
Why? Well, the huge quartz rocks and boulders in the river are carried and banged together, breaking the stones and revealing gold nuggets which can be panned.
If you would like to try a calming, meditative hobby, which could make you rich, or at least put some shiny rocks in your pocket, try panning for gold as an activity for that camping trip.
Even if you walk off empty handed, the education and freedom in nature are worth the effort.
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