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  1. George Washington Portrait on Rock?!?

    Fount this interesting piece that resembles our Masonic 1$t president's $1 portrait and posted it in the identifying forum and was told by a fellow name backwoodsbob to post here, and that some of you guys would enlighten me on a few things perhaps even tell me what it is here I fount. Thanks guys
  2. (WA state) I have a dream! ...but are the hoops worth it?

    I'm trying to do research on the Laws in Washington state for where you can run a mechanized dredge...but it is very convoluted. Currently not working and would love to have something fun that rewards you immediately for your hard work and good planning. Gold dredging seems to fit the bill...
  3. Western WA diggings...

    Howdy, ya'll. I'm currently just north of Seattle and looking to do some nugget hunting. Anyone gearing up to md in places north of Everett? Say Goldbar, or the Skykomish river or anywhere else nearby? I have an itch that needs scratchin! Tailings on an old claim, unclaimed areas, anything with...
  4. Todays take

    Today's take Today's take simply panning in Everett Washington.
  5. New from WA State!

    Hey treasure dudes, I'm brand spankin' new to hunting. I've done some metal detecting in the past along with a bit of gold panning but I'm looking to step up my game. Are there any clubs in the SW Washington / Portland, OR area that you can recommend to get started?
  6. Gold in Northwest Washington

    My buddy building a good spot for his sluice box. This is my set-up. Color in my box. Feeding his sluice. There she goes. My work area. Test pan. The lay of the land. We are working on the inside bend of the stream. A closer look. My buddy's gear. My gear. It...
  7. Whatcom County area!!

    Hi ive been MDing for over 2 years and studied maps and locations of older spots from around Whatcom County! So far i haven't pulled not one silver coin! I know I know 2 years! I must have the worst of luck!! If you live in Whatcom county hit me up! Id like to learn some tip and tricks from...
  8. Cute little lunchtime silver score (All quarters were from the reject tube)

    It is always nice making money on your lunch break! Searched one box of halves, then walked a few blocks away to the dump bank where I found the three Washies, and about 20 dollars in clad in the reject tube. Not too shabby! Have a great weekend guys, and here's to a lot of silver in our pockets!
  9. Early - Mid June Finds

    A weekend in early to mid June at various Seattle schools/parks with the eTrac. Quarter: 57 D Dimes: 54 D, 56 D, 45 S Saint Vincent De Paul Medallion/Pendant thing "Faith" Necklace 925 Ring Canadian Pennies: 42, 51, 52 Wheat Pennies: 16 P , several 40s-50s 1979 SBA Tokens: x3 Washington...
  10. SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - PLACES TO PROSPECT?

    Hey ya'll. Going to Spokane, WA this summer to visit the grandkids and want to take them somewhere to pan for gold and look for gems. Any recommendations? I'm new to this, don't know a lot about it, but my grandson loves to look at rocks!
  11. New to prospecting!! Highbanker/Dredge questions inside!

    I have always wanted to find some gold in the river, or anywhere really. I finally cracked and decided to get serious about it. I am currently living in Washington State in the Olympic Peninsula. I would love to be able to get started. I don't really know much going in to this so any input is...
  12. Rutz Clovis

    My family and I have recently decided to look into what to do with the Rutz Clovis point, as far as I've been able to gather there is only one Clovis point bigger (that is, of the same length but slightly wider) that was found, but it seems that there is a bit of disagreement as to whether the...
  13. Carving of George Washington?

    Overall it is 2.75in x 2.5in x 1in The bust carving is roughly 1.5in x .75in Weighs 5.2oz The material feels dense and waxy...steatite /soapstone? The backside is covered with shallow striations/grooves all going in the same direction. It has scattered pitting all over except within the...
  14. Brand new in WA (Maple Valley)

    Greetings! I am new to metal detecting and I am looking to learn. I bought a Garret Ace 250 for starters and I am seeking experienced hunters to help me learn how and where to search. Please message me if you'd like to help a newbie get started. I live in the Maple Valley area and work in...
  15. "Scottish Lord" aka "Earl of Blewitt", WA (buried treasure chest)

    "Scottish Lord" aka "Earl of Blewett", WA (buried treasure chest) Any others familiar with this lost treasure?--Apparently in what used to be the old mining town of Blewett, WA, there was a Scottish man named Thomas Douglas, son of the Earl and Countess of Angus. He had a chest filled with an...
  16. Rockhound / Metal Detecting --> Saying Hi from western WA

    Fairly new to the Pacific Northwest (moved up in 2009) from southwest Florida. :hello: Since moving from FL, I'm now a passionate rockhound since the geology of WA and surrounding areas is pretty diverse. Enjoy seeking out all types of minerals and always learning something new. Have been...
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