Drought Spurs Mini-Gold Rush in California's Sierra Nevadas
Low water levels have led to a mini gold rush in the same Sierra Nevada foothills that drew legions of fortune seekers from around the world in the mid-1800s, as amateur prospectors dig for riverbed riches in spots that have been out of reach for decades.
Drought Spurs Mini-Gold Rush in California's Sierra Nevadas - NBC News
Low water levels have led to a mini gold rush in the same Sierra Nevada foothills that drew legions of fortune seekers from around the world in the mid-1800s, as amateur prospectors dig for riverbed riches in spots that have been out of reach for decades.
Drought Spurs Mini-Gold Rush in California's Sierra Nevadas - NBC News
