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

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…)

Arizona Gold Prospecting Danger

Arizona Gold Prospecting Danger

The Bark Scorpion – the DEADLIEST Scorpion in the United States!

Although the Scorpions are out mostly at night, gold prospector should keep in mind that during the day they are usually in the shade, in between rocks and often occupying other animal holes or the cool entrances to abandoned mines.

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Arizona Gold

Arizona gold weekend Gold prospecting

Looking for Arizona gold near the Little San Domingo Wash near Morristown, AZ., approximately 50 miles northwest of Phoenix, at the junction of State Route 74 and U.S. Route 60.

We did this outing in early July, when the forecast was for 112° in Phoenix! So, what we did is we met up real early, and got out to the claim somewhere around 6:45 AM. We plan to stay, only until about 9:30 AM before the heat got too intense. (more…)