Oregon

Why I will NEVER VISIT Crater Lake Oregon Discovered in 1853 by John Wesley Hillman, Crater Lake in the south central region of Oregon is shrouded in mystery and strange occurrences. One of the biggest mysteries surrounding Crater Lake is The Old Man, a 35 foot tree trunk that floats vertically and travels about 2-5…

Lost Mines of the Ochoco Gold Rush Lost Mines of the Ochoco Gold Rush In this adventure I take you along as I explore the heart of the mining district that grew up during the brief gold rush in the Ochoco Mountains of Central Oregon. Let’s see what evidence we can uncover while exploring the…

The lost Blue Bucket Mine in Oregon The story of the lost Blue Bucket mine has inspired gold seekers for many years. Where is it located?

UNREAL Actual GOLD TREASURE FOUND on the Oregon Trail! Metal Detecting Garrett found his first gold coin ever on the Oregon Trail! I wasn’t there but he managed to get it on camera still. Around this time we also discovered and metal detected an 1850s military campsite along the trail and found lots of buttons…

Lost Lode Gold Found, Rogue River Watershed In Southern Oregon (non-ESH Gold Prospecting) Join me on this adventure while I pan, sluice and dredge a small creek for lost lode gold. Located on this creek is a working underground lode mine. It has been mined for nearly a century. In the early days of this…

Where is Gold found in Oregon? Take a look at locations where gold is found in Oregon. For more visit https://sourdoughminer.com/featured/where-is-gold-found-in-oregon/ to learm about how to map gold finds in Oregon. In particular, take a look at what makes the gold bearing regions so rich in gold. Also, look at the history of gold in…

The Bloody Treasure of Sunset Bay A story from Coos Bay history by JD Chandler.

Hidden Treasures of the Oregon Coast Explore the hidden treasures of the Oregon Coast.

Investigating The Lost Tillamook Gold Mine in Oregon's Coast Range The legend goes that Indians in the Oregon Coast Range had access to quality gold that they traded with early Oregon trappers and settlers, especially in Gales Creek and Forest Grove. When the mine brought pain to the tribe, the Indians covered it up forever…

Lost cabin full of Gold in Oregon is still out there! Near Jacksonville, Oregon is a lost cabin in a valley with towering cliffs where gold prospectors hid a large cache of gold nuggets before being killed. Attempts have been made to find it in this rugged country, but no luck so far. Copyright Disclaimer…