‘There’s gold in these hills’: Heavy rain may have replenished prospecting spots at Mineral Bar
After a soaking rain, the Mineral Bar campground is a treasure brimming with natural beauty on the North Fork American River, and the treasures are more than just visual. … [Ron] Nelson, a prospector by hobby, … agrees with what local mining shops are saying. Recent heavy rain has hobbyists excited about their prospects. Hard rain loosens pieces of gold from the riverbanks and canyon walls, sending them downriver. The process essentially restocks popular prospecting spots with gold.