Events

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I would like to really expand the "Where to Find It" section of Minin' Gold. What I'm looking for are fairly specific places where prospectors (especially beginners or those visiting from other states) can reasonably expect to find some gold with a pan, sluice box and/or metal detector. I would prefer places that are open to anyone without charge or having to join a club. I received some info on Calaveras County, CA from Ward Hollesen and it is a great example. If you have a web site with this kind of info broken out by state, let me know and I will link to those pages.

I'm not looking for your "hot spot" or "glory hole", just places where we can get and keep people interested in our hobby. There is strength in numbers which we will need to fight off the regulations that are threatening our right to prospect.

Minin' Gold had about 30,000 hits last year and if just a few of you can help with this project, we could have information on areas within reasonable driving distance for much of the country.

Please send any info to Bill. THANK YOU!

Bill

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Upcoming Events

Clubs and organizations are invited to submit upcoming events open to the public. E-mail event info to Bill.

2003 Gold Shows & Stuff

5/23 - 5/26/2003
We are putting on a free rally to teach people how to prospect N of Atlanta in 2003.
http://www.dredge-earth-first.org for details.
If you're in a position to come and help, please do! We're all volunteers.
Matt Mattson
http://www.treasuresites.com

3/1 - 3/2/2003
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Wa
The Washington Prospectors Mining Association presents thier 2003 Gold, Gem and Mineral Show. More info at the WMPA show page.

6/20 - 6/22/2003
Blackhawk/Central Cities area, CO
Eureka! Treasure Hunters Club, Inc.is putting on the 2003 RUSH TO THE ROCKIES annual treasure hunt. One of the big hunts will be a NUGGET SHOOT for over 200 natural gold nuggets (Yum!).

GPAA Gold Shows

Del Mar Fairgrounds Jan. 11-12, 2003 - Del Mar, CA
Mesa Community Center Feb. 8-9, 2003 - Mesa, AZ
State Fair Center March 8-9, 2003 - Salem, OR
Livestock Events Center March 22-23, 2003 Reno, NV
Western Idaho Fairgrounds March 29-30, 2003 Boise, ID
Buffalo Bill's Hotel and Casino April 12-13, 2003 Primm, NV
New Mexico State Fair April 26-27, 2003 Albuquerque, NM
MC Benton Convention Center October 18-19, 2003 Winston-Salem, NC
Montgomery County Fairgrounds October 25-26, 2003 Dayton, OH

2003 Gold Panning Championships

Clark Fork Gold Panning Championship
Lone Wolf Trading Post, Clark Fork, Idaho
August 8 & 9 2003
5 Grand for 1st Place

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