BigBlue1

Wow, Tom! It looks like you really struck it rich with that RV! It also looks as though the previous owner really took care of the rig. My xyl (ooooops, wife in ham radio speak) had an RV very similar to that one. Many miles of enjoyment. Have fun.

Thanks for the replies. I hope more people from the Hills check in and perhaps give me some good info/advice about panning sites in the Black Hills. "Four Guys and a Girl" ... the family members ... will be staying in a campground in the Deadwood area ... so, what about that "mob from Deadwood"? 2 years ago we were in the Prescott area of AZ doing some panning, and also in the Arkansa Rvier in CO. Although we didn't find much ... it sure was fun trying. This summer we will be mixing gold panning with rockhounding ... and again, if we don't find color, the fun is in the hunt. Thanks again.

Hey, cp: Cleator is one of my favorite places. When we were in AZ (I'm from Wisconsin) a couple of years ago, we spent some time on a GPAA claim ... Turkey Creek, I believe ... and one of the gang found some color. But, Cleator --- wish I could have spent more time chatting with some of the old timers who were at the Bar. I'll bet they have a ton of information ....

Family members and I are planning a gold panning expedition to the Black Hills the second week of June. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good site that is open for panners like us? We will be out there for 5 days. We are traveling from Wisconsin.