Arizona Gold Prospecting Dangers – Gila Monster

Arizona gold medal detecting requires covering a lot of ground in the Sonoran desert.

Personally, prospecting around the Morristown Wickenburg areas for over the last 3 years I’ve seen all sorts of wildlife.

I’ve come across a number of wild donkeys, huge jackrabbits and the number of rattlesnakes. But, with that said I have never seen a Gila monster, well, at least not yet.

Here are some interesting facts about the Arizona Gila Monster: (more…)

By Bob711, 6 days ago

Arizona Gold History

Arizona 2nd. Largest Gold Nugget

The largest reported gold nugget found in Arizona weighed 61.5 ounces (3.84 pounds)2 5. This impressive nugget was discovered in the mountains of Arizona, though the exact location is not specified in the search results.

Another significant find was the “Eureka” gold nugget, which is reported to be the second-largest ever found in Arizona. (more…)

By Bob711, 4 weeks ago

Arizona Gold History

Arizona gold prospectors Thanksgiving

Arizona Gold Prospectors Thanksgiving

In the heart of the Arizona Territory, where the sun beat down mercilessly and the saguaros stood like silent sentinels, a motley crew of gold prospectors found themselves stranded on Thanksgiving Day. Their trusty wagon had succumbed to the treacherous terrain, leaving them stranded in a desolate canyon, far from any semblance of civilization.

Arizona gold prospectors Thanksgiving

As the day dawned, casting long shadows across the parched landscape, the prospectors gathered around a meager campfire, their faces etched with worry. Their supplies were dwindling, and the harsh desert offered little sustenance. But amidst the despair, a glimmer of hope emerged. (more…)

By Bob711, 2 years ago