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Arizona's Youngest...and Oldest Prospector

I started with, "Hey, Rusty, tell me about the time..." and that was all it took.

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Detecting Canyon Bedrock in The Sierras


My plan was to go up the canyon along a ridge and then drop into the canyon whenever I came across a spot that might give me reasonable access.

Roads to Nowhere


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Green Valley Reconnaissance


During this trip we found enough gold to make us want to come back, even with the punishment of a very long, tough hike.

Digging It Dry


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