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
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…