Denver’s cost of living isn’t going to be decreasing anytime soon, so we don’t blame you if you’ve dreamt of heading for the hills to look for precious metals like Colorado’s prospectors of yore. Here ...

Panning for gold in Texas involves two fun activities that are ideal in the summer: treasure hunting and getting wet. Where to find gold: The Llano River is perhaps the best gold-bearing stream in the ...

From hidden nuggets to rich paydirt, we explore North Carolina’s bedrock to uncover gold. Learn gold panning tricks and watch the thrill of discovering shiny treasures. #GoldProspecting #GoldPanning ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Always get landowner's permission before panning. 1. With a shovel, dig as deep as you can in the bottom of the stream or as close to bedrock as possible. 2. Fill your pan nearly full of sand and ...

Gold prospecting is a step by step process that begins with setting up a sluice and carefully working through sediment to uncover hidden gold. Understanding the full process provides useful tips and ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct pricing of the Hike Home with a Miner Tour. A century before five peaks became the town of Breckenridge’s identity, the mountains were ...