7 places you may not know you can still find gold in America
Black Hills, South Dakota: The Black Hills area, particularly around Deadwood and Lead, has historically been a productive area for gold mining.
Idaho: Idaho has several areas known for gold prospecting, including the Boise Basin and the Clearwater River region. Both placer and lode gold can still be found in these areas.
Arizona: Arizona has a rich history of gold mining, and areas such as the Superstition Mountains and the Bradshaw Mountains are still popular among prospectors.
North Carolina: The state of North Carolina was the site of America's first gold rush in the early 1800s.
Washington State: The Cascade Mountains and the Okanogan Highlands in Washington State have produced gold for over a century.
Nevada: While Nevada is famous for silver and more recently, for gold production from large mines, there are still opportunities for small-scale prospecting in places like the Rye Patch area.
Oregon: Southern Oregon, particularly around the Rogue River and the Applegate River, is known for its gold-bearing deposits.