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Man Who Died In Yellowstone In 2017 Was Looking For Hidden Treasure

It’s been seven years since Forrest Fenn announced the existence of the buried treasure, said to be worth nearly $2 million. It has prompted thousands to comb areas of New Mexico, Yellowstone National Park and elsewhere.

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Following Clues to an Old Mill and Vein Strike


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Every time we prospected here we found gold, sometimes some really coarse flakes, but no large nuggets (yet).

Proper Spacing of Placer Sample Sites


The zone of influence of each sample must be carefully considered when deciding how far sample sites should be spaced from each other.

Digging It Dry


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