You're Most Likely To Find Gold In Idaho Canyon Off Route 95

Hunting for gold in the Idaho outdoors can be a bit tricky. The main thing state rockhounders need to remember is not to trespass on private property such as mining claims.

Idaho is nicknamed the 'Gem State' for a reason, and many people load up their rock hammers, pans, field guides, and shovels once the weather gets warm to head out for an adventure that could pay off big time.

I can't help but shake my head when I read stories about people finding four karat diamonds or big ol' nuggets of gold while wandering around in nature. That kind of luck is totally foreign to me.

Idaho Canyon North Of Boise A Top Spot To Look For Gold

Amelia J

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Although I'd love to stumble upon something I could sell for a couple thousand dollars at the local pawn shop, it's the thrill of the hunt that is most satisfying. We take our nine year old boy out as often as we can to rockhound when we have a nice weather window.

It's well known that the community of Riggins, Idaho, located 150 miles north of Boise, has a rich gold history. The Florence District east of the town has many mining claims and gold still turns up from time to time in public places along the river in the canyon, according to westernmininghistory.com.

Remember to be careful around mines and private claims. You can view where people have rights to gold mining in the region online as to avoid trespassing.

Everyday Activities that Count as Exercise in Idaho

Lucky for us, this is Idaho and even without hitting a gym, we do a lot of things every day that can be counted as exercise. Your body doesn’t care if you are sitting at a weight machine or lifting heavy things outdoors, what really matters is that you are doing something physical.

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