Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Arizona Gold Prospecting Adventures ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/blog/) - [Gold Prospecting Class Update](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/gold-prospecting-class-update/) - Well it's been a while since I have posted anything, but we have been pretty busy! Our gold prospecting and metal detecting classes have been doing great up at the claim in Bumble Bee. Also our guide Woody is back and doing great with classes up in Dewey. Metal detecting classes will run until the - [Wickenburg Gold](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/wickenburg-gold/) - Wickenburg is an historical location for gold mining in Arizona and we have had several classes there. Noah demonstrated the desert prospecting techniques of dry washing and panning where there is no water...and lots of sunshine! - [It's time to give the gift of GOLD!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/its-time-to-give-the-gift-of-gold/) - Looking for a unique and exciting gift to give this holiday season? A Gift Certificate from American Gold Prospecting Adventures is the perfect gift for someone who loves the outdoors and would love to start an exciting new hobby. If you would like more info or to order, CLICK HERE - [Scouting for Gold](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/scouting-for-gold/) - We had a great gold prospecting outing with a Boy Scout group and their families up on the WAM in New Hampshire. The weather was perfect and gold was in their pans! - [Arizona Gold Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/arizona-gold-3/) - We just completed another Arizona gold prospecting class. We had a great time even though it got a bit toasty. We dug out a few good holes, ran about 10 buckets through the dry washer and panned out most of the concentrates. And there was color in our pans! - [Gold Class Photos](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/gold-class-photos/) - Here are some photos from some of our recent gold prospecting classes in New Hampshire and Maine...enjoy! - [Movin' Some Rocks!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/movin-some-rocks/) - We had a great time at our Advanced Prospecting Adventure up in Maine last weekend. Moved some pretty serious rocks and got some nice color! Thanks to Jack for leading the adventure and to Mark & Tom for attending...here are some pics. - [AGPA Radio Ad](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/agpa-radio-ad/) - Hey we just cut our first radio ad for AGPA. Check it out... - [Arizona Gold!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/arizona-gold-2/) - Glen was adventurous on Sunday taking Dustin and Summer up to the Agua Fria in Arizona when the forecast was for 114°. Luckily it cooled down during the night and the morning was perfect for hiking and prospecting! - [BIG DIG VIII Full of Gold!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/big-dig-viii-full-of-gold/) - Our 8th annual BIG DIG prospecting event was held on July 8-9th and was a blast! Everyone picked up some nice color and one guy really hit it big! Here are some photos from the event: - [A Great Day on the River](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/a-great-day-on-the-river/) - We had a beautiful day on the Swift River in Maine last Saturday with Ted, Ken, Mike and Heidi. Great weather and some nice color. Thanks to Dan for the use of his dredge, worked like a charm! - [May Gold Panning Class Warm & Golden](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/may-gold-panning-class-warm-golden/) - We had a great class on May 21st up on the WAM. The weather was perfect and we got to try out the new electric mini-highbanker. Everyone found gold and looking forward to returning for more! See you all at BIG DIG VIII on July 8-10. - [First Gold Prospecting Class of the Season a Success!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/first-gold-prospecting-class-of-the-season-a-success/) - Our first gold prospecting class of the 2016 season was a "chilly" success. The temps were pretty low when we got started but the day warmed up nicely as did the gold! We got some great panning practice and got a couple sluices running also. Thanks to all who attended! - [American Gold Prospectors - Season Opener!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/american-gold-prospectors-season-opener/) - American Gold Prospectors has debuted their Season 1 - Episode 1 video, and it's great! - [Arizona Gold!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/arizona-gold/) - Arizona gold prospecting class. - [Winter Approaches for New England Prospectors](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/winter-approaches-for-new-england-prospectors/) - Well, time to get the winter gear out for some exciting Winter Prospecting! - [New England Gold](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/new-england-gold/) - There is gold all over New England, pretty much every state. A good reference tool is YANKEE PLACER GOLD that can be purchased on Amazon HERE. - [Go West Young Man!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/go-west-young-man/) - We are excited to announce that we'll be offering gold prospecting adventures in Arizona in 2017! You can experience the thrill of prospecting in some of the most famous gold bearing areas of Arizona. Learn how to dry wash in the desert and nugget-shoot for the big stuff! Stay tuned for updates early in 2017! - [Spring Prospecting: The Time to Dig!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/spring-prospecting-the-time-to-dig/) - So winter is thinking about winding down here in New England (we all hope!) and it's time to start making plans for Spring Prospecting. - [Maine Gold](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/maine-gold/) - There was more than gold in the river last Friday up on the Swift. What a beautiful day on the river with Heidi. - [Gold Prospecting Gift Certificates](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/gold-prospecting-gift-certificates-2/) - We are now offering Gift Certificates for sale on our new website. - [The Old Paddock Mine in Lyman NH](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/paddock-mine-lyman-nh/) - We took a hike up to the old Paddock Mine on Gardner Mountain in Lyman, just up the road from Bath, NH. Wow, what a trip. The hike is about 1.2 miles on an old dirt road, easy walking. Here are some photos: - [Winter Gold Prospecting Blues](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/winter-gold-prospecting-blues/) - Sure you can stay at home during the winter months and dream about the spring... - [5 Types of Gems Often Found When Metal Detecting for Gold](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/5-types-of-gems-often-found-when-metal-detecting-for-gold/) - by: Michael Bernzweig Metal Detectors, given their name, are thought by many to find only metal objects. While this is true to an extent, metal detectors can also locate a variety of other objects that occur along side metal objects. Items like glass bottles with metal lids and clay relics inside a case with metal - [Displaying your Gold Nov. 26, 2008](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/displaying-your-gold-nov-26-2008/) - So, you have been prospecting for gold and have found some nice nuggets. What now? Well, you could sell it, but after all that hard work, it would be nice to just look at it and show it off to your friends. A simple way to show your stuff is with a display case like - [Our New Website Launches!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/our-new-website-launches-2/) - We have changed our Where To Find Gold website to point to our new American Gold Prospecting Adventures site. - [BIG DIG VII Biggest yet!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/big-dig-vii-biggest-yet/) - Well, another BIG DIG has come and gone, but it was certainly a good one! Over 50 attending this year with some new activities like Giant Jenga and a raffle to benefit the local food pantry. Lots of gold too! Thanks to all who made this a great event. Here are some photos... - [2012 Gold!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/2012-gold/) - Well, here's a season of prospecting the Wild AM. Oh that beautiful yellow stuff! So far at the WAM...every spec counts! - [Winter Gold Blues](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/winter-gold-blues/) - Winter Gold Blues - [Winter Panning](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/winter-panning/) - I did a video a while back on "Winter Panning" using purchased paydirt...check it out: - [Heading up for one last dig! Oct. 10, 2008](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/heading-up-for-one-last-dig-oct-10-2008/) - Going up to the Wild AM tomorrow morning to see how all the rain has been to the glory hole! I'll take some shots and report back. I plan to get some buckets of dirt to pan out over the LONG winter season. - [New Hampshire Prospecting Sep. 10, 2008](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/new-hampshire-prospecting-sep-10-2008/) - I have been prospecting up in Bath NH for a few years. OK, so now I am obsessed with dirt! If I know of anyone heading up to that area I start foaming at the mouth. So if you are considering some panning or sluicing in NH, head for Bath and the Wild Ammonoosuc River. - [The BIG DIG II - July 30- Aug 2](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/the-big-dig-ii-july-30-aug-2/) - GOLD PROSPECTING on the WILD AMMONOOSUC RIVER in Bath NH! Join us for 3 days of digging, sluicing, panning and FINDING GOLD! We'll be staying again at Twin River Campground. Here is their website: http://www.twinrivernh.com They have campsites and cabins. We'll be staying on the riverside, so reserve your spot there. If you have - [BIG DIG II a Big Success!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/big-dig-ii-big-success/) - The BIG DIG II took place July 30- Aug 2 and was a great success. We had about 12 people attend and lots of beautiful NH GOLD was found. Lots of diggin' (Francis was usually up at sunrise working the waterline) and lots of rocks were moved. Here are some pix: - [BIG DIG III dates set: July 22-24, 2011](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/big-dig-iii-in-the-plannign-stages/) - We are starting to make plans for BIG DIG III up in Bath NH for next summer. If you have any requests for the type of events or just some fun ideas, let me know. Remember, once we post the dates, you are responsible to make camping reservations at Twin River Campground. - [Winter Prospecting in New England? Hell yea!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/winter-prospecting-in-new-england-hell-yea/) - Took a ride up to Bath NH today with Heidi to see if maybe there was a spot or two that the river ice would let me into some nice paydirt...and what a beautiful day it was! The first 3 pans had color!!! The final take...couple pickers there!!! - [New to gold prospecting? Some tips for newbies...](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/new-to-gold-prospecting-some-tips-for-newbies/) - So, all the news about soaring gold prices and prospecting realty shows giving you the gold bug? You're not alone. The recreational gold prospecting industry is taking a big leap forward lately and is not likely to slow down very soon. That's a good thing...and a bad. Good for those selling equipment and prospecting club - [Winter Prospecting Part II](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/winter-prospecting-part-ii/) - Took a trip up to Bath on Feb 18 and met up with Steve. Found a couple open spots along the shore and found some nice little pieces. We dug down on the riverbed where the clay layers are. The ice and snow had receded about 6 feet from the banks and exposed just enough - [Where do you prospect?](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/where-do-you-prospect/) - There are many great locations in New England to prospect. Let's hear some stories of where you have had some luck and maybe even share some photos. You can post a link to a photo or email them to me at desert@sonoradesignworks.com One of my favorite places outside of New England is Bumble Bee Arizona, - [Ready for some 2011 Gold?](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/ready-for-some-2011-gold/) - We are gearing up for the 2011 prospecting season here in New England. And after an intense winter of record breaking snowfall, we are primed for a great season of diggin' up in the mountains of New Hampshire and Maine. Little Dig II is June 10-12 up in Bath so be sure to make your - [Little Dig II This Weekend!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/little-dig-ii-this-weekend/) - It's time to find the gold! We'll be arriving at Twin River Campground Thursday afternoon. Please be sure to ask permission at the Campground Store to prospect on their land. We are not associated with the campground other than it's a great place to camp and prospect. All activities are casual and not structured. We'll - [BIG DIG III Comin' Up Soon!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/big-dig-iii-comin-up-soon/) - We're making our preparations for BIG DIG III up in Bath NH next week (July 21-25). Hoping for NO RAIN this time. Got 2 huge tarps to cover the site just in case. Remember to make reservations with Twin River Campground if you plan to stay over. See you all there!! - [BID DIG III Saturday Demos](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/bid-dig-iii-saturday-demos/) - On Saturday morning we'll be doing some prospecting demonstrations and hands-on instruction. Here is the schedule: 9:00 GOLD PANNING BASICS 9:30 HOW TO SET UP & RUN A SLUICE 10:00 DIGGING AND FINDING GOLD These are free to anyone who wants to learn more about prospecting for gold. See you there! (Remember to make camping - [BIG DIG III the Best Yet!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/big-dig-iii-the-best-yet/) - Back from BD3 and it was surely a great event. Here are some photos... - [Heading up to the Wild AM](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/heading-up-to-the-wild-am/) - We'll be up at Twin River on Wed. if anyone wants to join us for some diggin' Should be a beautiful day! - [Wild AM Flood Gold](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/wild-am-flood-gold/) - Here is what I have so far from our trip up to the Wild AM the week after the flood. - [Irene & Columbus Day Gold!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/irene-columbus-gold/) - So, Hurricane Irene sailed across the Atlantic recently and Christopher Columbus did the same thing quite a while ago. And this past weekend those two characters made for some great prospecting! The weather was absolutely perfect and so was the gold. I spent Friday in one location at Twin River and did pretty well. Then - [Wild AM Flood Gold - Oh yea!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/wild-am-flood-gold-oh-yea/) - The take so far...more to come! - [No foolin'!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/no-foolin/) - Here's an amazing hunk of pyrite (Fools Gold) from California that my Aunt gave me many years ago. Quite a nice piece! - [Oh that Clay!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/oh-that-clay/) - Here is some nice gold from the clay layer up on the Wild AM... - [Other cool stuff from the Wild AM](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/other-cool-stuff-from-the-wild-am/) - Some interesting tidbits from the river...mostly pyrite I guess. - [The Frozen North](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/the-frozen-north/) - The Wild AM is usually covered with about 3-4 feet of ice this time of the winter. But as I found last week, not the case this year. You have to search around for a good spot to break through thin ice to get at the dirt, but it's certainly there if you search! - [BIG DIG IV](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/big-dig-iv/) - We have finally set the dates for BIG DIG IV. July 12-16, Bath, NH (Twin River Campground) Be sure to get your camping reservation in SOON because sites are going fast. Also remember that this is a FREE event and that Twin River Campground does not have any information about the event (so please send - [Lilttle Dig III Ready to Rock and Roll!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/lilttle-dig-iii-ready-to-rock-and-roll/) - So we're gearing up for the first dig of the season up in Morrisville VT at Mountain View Campground this Fri-Sun June 8-10. Hoping to scope out some interesting locations like the Lamoille River and Sterling Brook. Gonna check out the falls and gorges in Morrisville. Bringing the 6' long sucker to see what's in - [BIG DIG IV - Gold and Grub!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/big-dig-iv-gold-and-grub/) - What a great time we all had up in Bath NH at Big Dig IV on July 12-16. I guess we had about 30+ prospectors show up over the 5 day event. Panning, sluicing, dredging, high-banking...we had it all! And some pretty awesome AU was found. - [December Prospecting](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/december-prospecting/) - Took a trip up to the Wild AM yesterday and what a great day! No one around but lots of fine gold. The river is not frozen at all but the water is quite nippy... (bring those rubber gloves for sure) - [Fall Diggin'](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/fall-diggin/) - Had a great time up on the WAM with Izzy on Veteran's Day. Here are some shots: - [Another Interview!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/another-interview/) - New Hampshire Public Radio found us at Little Dig IV earlier this month and did a great broadcast and article. Thanks to Sean Hurley at NHPR for the great job! Check it out: www.nhpr.org/post/gold-panning-wild-ammonoosuc. Be sure to listen to the audio! - [Little Dig IV Wet & Wild!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/little-dig-iv-wet-wild/) - We had a great time at Little Dig IV up in Bath NH over the weekend. There were about 15 old and new prospectors there in the wet weather looking for that elusive gold! And there was plenty to be found. Even had a reporter from NH Public Radio there to interview us! Thanks to - [Winter Prospecting 2013](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/winter-prospecting-2013/) - Took a trip up to the river on Jan. 30th and it was pretty frozen. Here is a video... - [BIG DIG V Dates Set!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/big-dig-v-dates-set/) - We have decided on dates for the 2013 BIG DIG V and Little Dig IV events. Click here to check it out. - [Little Dig - Big Fun!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/little-dig-big-fun/) - Well, we had a great time up at Mountain View Campground in Morrisville Vermont this past weekend. About 14 people (and 3 dogs) showed up. What a blast! Thank you to: Heidi, Elizabeth, Matt, Andy, Julie, Alex, Dave, Christy, Janelle, Randy, Daksha, Eunice, Ron, JT, Gypsy and Libby. for making the weekend (and my birthday) - [Vermont Prospecting](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/vermont-prospecting-2/) - Just t heads up to anyone coming up to Little Dig III in Vermont this summer. You need a permit to sluice in VT and no dredging is allowed. Here is a link to get a sluicing permit: HERE - [Vermont Prospecting](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/vermont-prospecting/) - Since we'll be holding Little Dig III in Vermont this June, I found some possible locations for gold. If anyone has had any luck in these areas let me know. We will be camping at Mountain View Campground in Morrisville on the Lamoille River. Lamoille County Vermont The most promising areas to prospect in Lamoille - [P.A.N.S. Group](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/p-a-n-s-group/) - Check out Heidi's new site for the spouses of prospectors....FUN! P.A.N.S. Group - [January Outing](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/january-outing/) - There has been some interest in heading up the the Wild AM Jan 2nd. Heidi and I were up there last year and it was a really eye-opening day for sure. Here is the post from last winter: http://www.wheretofindgold.us/2011/01/02/winter-prospecting-in-new-england-hell-yea/ So if you are interested in going up give us a yell! - [NOTICE: New Subscription Service!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/new-subscription-service/) - Since we have moved our site to NEgoldprospecting.com you will need to re-subscribe if you want to get notified via email of any new posts to the blog. So please fill in the form on the right to "get back" on the list...you don't want to miss out on all the GOLD PROSPECTING NEWS! Thanks...Jim - [Another great prospecting blog for your gold fever!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/another-great-prospecting-blog-for-your-gold-fever/) - John Dorval has a nice blog going called "Appalachian Prospectors Gold Prospecting Adventures" Check it out! - [OUR NEW ADDRESS](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/our-new-address/) - Hey, you may or not have noticed that we have a new address now..."NEGOLDPROSPECTING.COM". Be sure to update your bookmarks to the site as we will be adding some cool new features soon. Thanks for visiting! - [Headin' up to Maine](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/headin-up-to-maine/) - Hey thanks to Charlie of the Maine Gold Prospectors (www.centralmainegoldprospectors.com) for the invite up to their dig in Chelsea Maine. I'm very excited about exploring the area up in Chelsea. Should be a great time. And thanks to Art Wagner at the MA Chapter of the GPAA for turning us on to the Maine group. - [July 4th on the Baker River](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/july-4th-on-the-baker-river/) - Heading up to the Baker River in Warren NH tomorrow. Should be there by 8am. C'mon up for some Independence Day Gold!!!! - [P.A.N.S. Group hits the web](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/p-a-n-s-group-hits-the-web/) - Have you been abandoned by your prospecting spouse? Then PANS is for you. Check it out... www.pansgroup.wordpress.com - [Baker River](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/baker-river/) - Was up in Plymouth the last 2 days with Elizabeth at her college orientation and drove over to the Baker River in Rumney. Some nice color there!!! Found a bridge over the river that was pretty much untouched. I like the Baker River now!!! - [Little Dig II Big Success](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/little-dig-ii-big-success/) - Well, thanks to all who trucked up to Bath NH to attend Little Dig II. We had mixed weather but in the end it was a great time of prospecting and fellowship. The PANS Club (Prospector's Abandoned and Neglected Spouses) formed their official Mission Statement and slogan ("Let 'em sit in the river") and added - [My First Nugget!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/my-first-nugget/) - Just pulled this beauty out of my pan! A nice 1.4g nugget from the Wild AM. What a rush!!! - [Dig Smart!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/dig-smart/) - Someone recently send me an email about digging in the banks of the river. Even though this person is dead wrong and is jumping to conclusions based on photos, I just wanted to get something straight here. The unlawful practice of digging into the banks of any stream or river is and has been a - [LITTLE DIG II](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/big-dig-jr-ii/) - We'll be up at Twin River Campground on June 10-12 for LITTLE DIG II so come on up and get some of that pretty spring GOLD!! - [Yes Virginia, there is GOLD in New Hampshire!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/yes-virginia-there-is-gold-in-new-hampshire/) - For those of you who are new to the idea of prospecting for GOLD in New England, I have good news for you. There are many locations that gold can be found with a moderate effort. It's not easy, and unless you know what you are doing, don't expect to find anything the first time - [December journey to the Wild AM](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/december-journey-to-the-wild-am/) - I am hoping to get up to the river in the next couple weeks to try out a new spot. I will update my story here... - [Now what? Nov. 20, 2008](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/now-what-nov-20-2008/) - Well, now that the temperature is getting down below freezing I guess standing in mountain river water is no longer an option. Although, I remember traking up to the Wild AM in January to collect some dirt to pan out at home during the long winter nights. I thought about buying some paydirt, but I - [Panning it out! Oct. 21, 2008](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/panning-it-out-oct-21-2008/) - Well, I've been panning out the dirt I took home from the Wild AM a couple weeks ago. Gettin' some small flecks which is better than nothing! Here is what I have so far: ## Pages - [Home](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/) - Learn how to find gold in from an experienced team of prospectors. Classes offered year round in Arizona. Book now! - [The AGPA Story](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/the-agpa-story/) - A Family Vacation Yields Unexpected Treasure About 30 years ago, my wife and I took our kids to Scottsdale, Arizona for a family vacation. We didn’t have firm plans for the trip, preferring instead to explore the local options upon arrival. After settling in at the hotel, we gathered a bunch of brochures from the - [Testimonials](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/testimonials/) - "I would like to let you know that Paul and I had a great time panning with Woody. He is a very knowledgeable man in learning how to prospect for gold and we learned a great deal. He is kind, friendly and we actually had a blast learning the technique of how to pan for - [Arizona Gold Locations](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/where-to-find-gold/arizona-gold-locations/) - Find gold in Arizona by panning, sluicing and drywashing. Here is a list of some great locations. - [The Team](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/the-team/) - Jim: Owner, Arizona Guide Jim is a seasoned prospector that has been featured in The Boston Globe, The Manchester Union Leader, radio stations, Lost Treasure Magazine, and The Gold Prospectors Association of America publications. He is the Founder of American Gold Prospecting Adventures, teaches prospecting classes, runs this website, and is also President of Sonora - [Photo Gallery](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/photo-gallery/) - Here are photos from some of our classes and adventures... - [Contact Us](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/contact-us/) - NOTE: Due to the early summer warmup, we will not be offering classes until cooler weather in late summer. Please check back with us then. Thank you! If you are interested in attending a gold prospecting class/adventure, let us know and we'll get right back to you... 4 persons/class for prospecting 2 persons/class for detecting - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Classes](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/arizona-gold-prospecting-adventures/) - Learn how to find gold by taking a 3 Hour, hands-on Gold Prospecting Class. Book now. - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Outing](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/arizona-4-hour-gold-prospecting-outing/) - Arizona Gold Prospecting Adventures Learn how to find gold by taking a 3 Hour, hands-on Gold Prospecting Class. Book now. - [Arizona 4-Hour Gold Prospecting Outing-Thank You](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/arizona-4-hour-gold-prospecting-outing-thank-you/) - Learn how to find gold by taking a 3 Hour, hands-on Gold Prospecting Class. Book now. - [class-schedule](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/class-schedule/) - [PLUS_CALENDAR] - [Gift Certificates](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/gift-certificates-2/) - Gold Prospecting Gift Certificates Do you know someone that would love the experience of finding their own gold? Our Gift Certificates make a great gift and can be redeemed for any of our classes that season. (Note: certificates are issued for a specific season and are valid only for that season.) - [Links](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/links/) - Here's a great gold prospecting blog with some excellent articles: www.findgoldprospecting.com A site with more info than you can possibly read!!! www.goldprospectorsspace.com A great site for info on Metal Detecting for gold: www.smarterhobby.com Arizona Prospecting Clubs https://www.roadrunnergold.com https://www.arizonagoldprospectors.org https://www.goldprospectors.org - [Our Arizona Gold Claim](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/arizona-gold-claim/) - AGPA now has it's own placer gold claim in Arizona! Here are some photos and info on our GOLDEN AGE claim in Wickenburg, Arizona. It's a beautiful spot near the Hassayampa River and has great access from the road. The claim actually crosses the road! Trumpet plants (a great indicator of mineral rich soil) are - [Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/gold-prospecting-class/) - Learn how to find gold by taking a 4 Hour, hands-on Gold Prospecting Class. Book now. - [Prospecting Classes](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/prospecting-classes/) - [Sluicing the Dirt](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/how-to-prospect/sluicing-the-dirt/) - There are many of videos online that demonstrate sluicing techniques. We will be shooting some this season so check back soon! - [Videos](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/videos/) - If you have a video you would like to post on our site, just send the link over and I'll take a look. Gold Prospecting Class on the Wild Ammonoosuc River in New Hampshire Video courtesy of Bruce Roberts, SkyView New England Winter Panning - [Finding a Spot](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/how-to-prospect/finding-a-spot/) - So you want to find some gold! But you have no idea where the gold is. Luckily you came to this website to find some good locations. The first step in finding a good spot to prospect is to do some searching on the web (like this site). Do a search like "gold panning vermont" - [Vermont Gold Locations](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/where-to-find-gold/vermont-gold-locations/) - Vermont has some of the most beautiful land in the US. They also have strict prospecting regulations. Here is some info (click) Also here. Here is a good site that list some popular prospecting locations in Vermont (click) - [New Hampshire Gold Locations](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/where-to-find-gold/new-hampshire-gold-locations/) - Find gold in New Hampshire by panning and sluicing. Here is a list of some great locations. - [Maine Gold Locations](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/where-to-find-gold/maine-gold-locations/) - Great locations to find gold in Maine - [Sign Up!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/blog/sign-up/) - Stay up to date on gold prospecting techniques and adventures by receiving updates to our blog. - [Digs](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/digs/) - Landing page for Events - [Panning the Dirt](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/how-to-prospect/panning-the-dirt/) - Panning for gold, like any other skill that results in something worthwhile, takes practice. If you don't learn the proper panning techniques, you WILL NOT FIND GOLD! It's a simple as that. So don't go out and buy a pan, head up to the river, throw some dirt in it, slosh it around and expect - [Our Adventures](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/our-adventures/) - We’ll be offering guided gold prospecting trips throughout New England (and to the Southwest in 2017). Our expert team of guides will show you how to get the most out of your prospecting including: Reading a river Sampling Panning Sluicing Dredging All equipment is supplied for your use during the adventure. We are in the - [Find Gold](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/where-to-find-gold/) - [Registration](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/evrplus_registration/) - {EVRREGIS} - [Right Sidebar Page](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/right-sidebar-page/) - Example sidebar column page Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. 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- [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2-5-2-2-2-2-3/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2-5-2-2-2-2-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-3-2-2-3-2-3/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2-5-2-2-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-3-2-2-3-2-3-4/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-3-2-2-3-2-3-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-3-2-2-3-2-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-3-2-2-3-2-3-3/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2-5-2-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-3-2-2-3/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2-5-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2-3-2-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2-4/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2-5/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2-3/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Full Day Adventure](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4-2-3-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [Full Day Arizona Gold Prospecting Adventure](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-3-2-2-2-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [Full Day Arizona Gold Prospecting Adventure](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-3-2-2-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-3-2-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-3/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-3-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-8-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-3/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! 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- [Maine Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/maine-gold-prospecting-class-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-4/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [Maine Gem Hunting Adventure-SOLD OUT!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/maine-gem-hunting-adventure-2/) - SOLD OUT! - [NH Gold Prospecting Class - SOLD OUT!](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/new-hampshire-gold-prospecting-class/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [Maine Gold Dredging Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/maine-gold-dredging-class-2/) - Learn how to setup and run a 2" dredge on the Swift River in Maine with our own dredging pro Dan Brown. 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Learn some advanced techniques and find more gold! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [Arizona Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/arizona-gold-prospecting-class-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and deserts of Arizona…and find your own GOLD! - [Maine Gem Hunting Adventure](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/maine-gem-hunting-adventure/) - Learn how to prospect for precious GEMS and MINERALS in Maine…and find your own treasure! - [Maine Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/gold-prospecting-class-2/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! - [New Hampshire Gold Prospecting Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/event/nh-gold-prospecting-class/) - Learn how to prospect for GOLD in the rivers and streams of New England…and find your own GOLD! ## Galleries - [Photo Gallery](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/bwg_gallery/photo-gallery/) - [Arizona1](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/bwg_gallery/arizona1/) - [Golden Age Claim](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/bwg_gallery/golden-age-claim/) - [April 23 Class](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/bwg_gallery/april-23-class/) - [BIG DIG VIII](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/bwg_gallery/big-dig-viii/) - [2017 Class Gallery](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/bwg_gallery/2017-class-gallery/) ## Gallery Share - [Image](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/bwg_share/image/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/uncategorized/) - [Archives](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/archives/) - [General](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/general/) - [Gold Locations](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/gold-locations/) - [Minerals & Such](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/minerals-such/) - [New Hampshire](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/new-hampshire/) - [Prospecting Outings](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/prospecting-outings/) - [Recent Prospecting Outings](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/recent-outings/) - [Techniques](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/techniques/) - [The Wild AM](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/the-wild-am/) - [Vermont](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/vermont/) - [Maine](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/maine/) - [Arizona](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/arizona/) - [Metal Detecting](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/category/metal-detecting/) ## Tags - [bath nh](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/tag/bath-nh/) - [big dig](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/tag/big-dig/) - [gold panning](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/tag/gold-panning/) - [gold prospecting](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/tag/gold-prospecting/) - [jim somers](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/tag/jim-somers/) - [new hampshire gold prospecting](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/tag/new-hampshire-gold-prospecting/) - [wild ammonoosuc river](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/tag/wild-ammonoosuc-river/) - [www.sonoradesignworks.com](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/tag/www-sonoradesignworks-com/) - [homepage](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/tag/homepage/) ## Event Categories - [Arizona](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/class-schedule/category/arizona/) - [New Hampshire](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/class-schedule/category/new-hampshire/) - [Sold Out](https://americangoldprospectingadventures.com/class-schedule/category/sold-out/)