Pierce struck gold in Orofino Creek in Canal Gulch in 1860, near the present-day town of Pierce. Nearly 20 years after the first gold was discovered in California and fueling the fire for the greatest migration our country has, or will likely see, Wilbur Bassett and Elias D. Read on to learn all about Idaho’s (literally) rich gold mining history, and some of the state’s best prospecting spots where you can still find gold today - including some helpful local insight from Idaho’s GPAA state director. That being said, there are also a lot more remote gold deposits tucked away into the mountainous regions for adventurous and intrepid prospectors with four-wheel-drive vehicles. Because of this, lots of Idaho’s claims remain very accessible, with nearby camping and facilities. ![]() Part of the appeal of prospecting in Idaho - aside from its prevalence of gold, of course - is that about 82 percent of the state is public land, with a majority of its mining areas located within recreation areas. The “Gem State” nickname can also double as a tip of the hat to Idaho’s vast and stunning wilderness, from the towering Rocky Mountain peaks to its multitude of lakes and waterfalls. ![]() Now, officially recognized as the “Gem State,” Idaho still possesses millions of dollars’ worth of twinkling flour gold throughout its Columbia and Snake rivers, the Boise Basin and tucked away in its many ghost towns. As we prep for the show, we dig a little deeper to see what Idaho’s history can tell us and where the gold is out there today.īefore Idaho became synonymous with potato farming, it was a mecca for gold mining. Picking up where we left off in the April/May Pick & Shovel, we’ve made the trek from the Las Vegas Gold & Treasure Show, North to Idaho for the Boise Show. ![]() As featured in the May/June Gold Prospectors Magazine
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