There are many methods for getting placer gold from where it is now into your bottle. The method of choice depends on many factors such as the amount and size of the gold, whether there is water nearby, the terrain, where the gold is located and how fat your wallet is. You can use a pan, sluice box, drywasher, highbanker, dredge and a metal detector or a combination of these devices. This section of Minin' Gold includes some excellent articles mostly submitted by the visitors to this site. Here's hoping you find lots of gold no matter which method you choose.
Introduction to Prospecting by Mark R. Roberts
Mark spent a summer traveling around the country panning for gold. In this article, he shares what he learned along the way. If you are going out for the first time, take a look at this one first.