Arizona Gold Metal Detecting

Arizona Gold: Chasing the Motherlode Near Phoenix

For those of us living in the 85373 ZIP code, we aren’t just living in a beautiful desert—we’re sitting on one of the most productive gold-bearing regions in the American West. While many people think they have to drive hours into the mountains to strike it rich, some of the best metal detecting ground is right in our backyard.

If you’re looking to get out this weekend for a little “nugget shooting,” here are the top spots near the West Valley and Wickenburg. (more…)