Join us on an exciting adventure as we embark on a quest to find real gold! In this captivating video, explore the ...

Panning is allowed on much of Colorado’s public lands, but to ensure your find is legal tender, check with the local land manager to see if there are any special permits, fees, or regulations.

Children were able to try their hand at prospecting, as Dave Frank, a USGS employee, demonstrated gold panning techniques used to find precious stones and minerals in streams.

Here are some places where you can learn about panning for gold.

Colorado's gold history dates back more than 150 years; the same methods and technology is still being used to retrieve the ore in our state today.