Finding Gold in Colorado: A Guide to Colorado's Casual Gold Prospecting, Mining History & Sightseeing (Volume 1)
The Definitive Guide to Colorado Gold Prospecting, Mining History & Family Adventures
Whether you're planning your very first gold panning trip or you're an experienced prospector looking to discover new public-access locations, Finding Gold in Colorado: A Guide to Colorado's Casual Gold Prospecting, Mining History & Sightseeing (Volume 1) by Kevin A. Singel is one of the most trusted and comprehensive prospecting guides available for Colorado.
This extensively researched guide takes readers far beyond simple location lists. It combines practical gold prospecting advice, fascinating mining history, scenic travel destinations, and family-friendly sightseeing opportunities into one easy-to-follow resource. Featuring hundreds of public prospecting areas, historic mining camps, and detailed regional information, this book has become a must-have reference for anyone exploring Colorado's legendary gold country.
Perfect For
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Beginning gold prospectors
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Experienced prospectors
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Recreational gold panners
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Metal detectorists
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Colorado travelers
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Mining history enthusiasts
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Families seeking outdoor adventures
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Campers and RV travelers
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Treasure hunters
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Prospecting clubs
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Geology students
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Outdoor explorers
What You'll Learn
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Where to legally prospect for gold in Colorado
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Public-access gold panning locations
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Historic mining districts and ghost towns
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Colorado's rich mining history
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Reading rivers, creeks, and placer deposits
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Prospecting techniques for beginners
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Trip planning and travel tips
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Scenic sightseeing opportunities throughout Colorado
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Family-friendly destinations near prospecting areas
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Responsible prospecting practices and public land information
Features
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Written by Colorado prospector Kevin A. Singel
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Comprehensive statewide prospecting guide
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Hundreds of public prospecting locations
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Regional organization for easy trip planning
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Historic mining information throughout
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Scenic travel and sightseeing recommendations
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Easy-to-follow maps and directions
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Regularly updated editions reflecting current access information
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Excellent companion to Volume 2: The Wandering Prospector
Benefits
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Find productive public prospecting locations with confidence
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Learn Colorado's mining history while exploring
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Plan memorable family prospecting vacations
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Discover scenic destinations beyond the gold fields
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Save time researching legal access points
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Build knowledge that improves your prospecting success
Recommended Accessories
Complete your Colorado prospecting library with:
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Finding Gold in Colorado, Volume 2: The Wandering Prospector
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Finding Gold in Colorado: Prospecting Log Book
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Finding Gold in Colorado: Inspiring Images
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Colorado Gold & Gems Map: Then & Now
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Colorado Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now
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Ghost Towns of the Colorado Rockies
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Colorado Rockhounding by Stephen M. Voynick
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Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph
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Garrett Gold Panning Kit
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Gold Classifier Screens
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Snuffer Bottle
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Prospecting Pick
Specifications
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Title: Finding Gold in Colorado: A Guide to Colorado's Casual Gold Prospecting, Mining History & Sightseeing
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Volume: 1
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Author: Kevin A. Singel
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Format: Paperback
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Language: English
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Subject: Colorado Gold Prospecting, Mining History & Travel
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Suitable For: Beginning and Experienced Prospectors
What's Included
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know that successful prospecting starts with great information. Finding Gold in Colorado: A Guide to Colorado's Casual Gold Prospecting, Mining History & Sightseeing (Volume 1) has helped thousands of prospectors discover Colorado's rich gold-bearing regions while enjoying the state's remarkable history and scenery. Whether you're planning a weekend adventure, a family vacation, or a serious prospecting expedition, this trusted guide is an essential addition to every Colorado prospector's library.
Colorado Prospectors, this is the book for you! A travel guide book inspired by the gold prospecting origin of Colorado. Includes touring information on all the major towns founded as gold mining camps as well as summaries of each town's origin story. Includes reviews and recommendations on historic districts to visit, mines to tour, driving tours of ghost towns and places to gold pan. Includes information on 16 historic districts, 31 museums, 18 mines, 186 gold panning sites across the state of Colorado. Thoroughly researched to confirm public access to the panning sites (no private property or areas subject to mining claim has been included - unlike other books.)Written by a long-time Colorado resident and gold prospector. Based on years of research and field work. Get your share of the gold by prospecting for it in historic, urban, and remote locations across the gold districts of Colorado.
