Single-handedly solving nothing
Panning for gold seems like a simple task on its surface; dig dirt, shake in water, collect yellow nuggets. And to some degree, that’s exactly what it is, though the yellow nuggets are always flakes and they’re far less plentiful than in your fantasies. Figuring out where to pan for gold, now that’s where things … Read more
One of the advantages of being an amateur gold panner in Western Canada is that I can straight-faced tell people, “I went to Yale.” It elicits some raised eyebrows, if only momentarily. It’s not a ruse I can maintain for long, even if I wanted to. But when it comes to Yale Town Recreational Panning … Read more
Fans of Dan Hurd are familiar with his fondness for saying there is gold everywhere on the Fraser. He seemingly mentions it in every video he posts from one of his Fraser River claims. Considering the amount of gold in those same videos, he may be on to something. The BC government apparently concurs. Of … Read more
Ask Western Canadian gold panners what is the best public panning spot and I wager most would say Tranquille River. It may even be unanimous. It’s what I would say. Okay, that’s not entirely true. It’s what I would have said three summers ago. Now, I’m not so sure. Like all good things, salmon ends … Read more
A friendly, fair, and attentive park operator can significantly improve the experience at any provincial or national park. They’re the cherry on top of the campground sundae, if you will; or the hair should the opposite be true. But can an operator be too friendly? This is the question I was left pondering after our … Read more