grass valley

hello, patrick here. I am new to panning. i live in the middle of a gold country. i have a gold mine less then a mile away, three creeks run thru my property, one dry, one seasonal, and thrid all year round. i panned it few times finding alot of black sand? is that good??? any tips would help! i...

If anyone is interested, my latest video. Highbanking Northern, CA: Does my water flow look correct?

I am loving this place right now.

I am planning on prospecting greenhorn Creek near Grass Valley California this weekend. does anyone know what the water conditions are like there right now or any other conditions I may need to be aware of? I am planning on using my new highbanker if that steers your Info.