Searching for gold in America with a metal detector is a favorite pastime for thousands who dream of striking it rich.

On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the ...

With so much invested and his small but mighty team depending on him, Ness felt the most pressure to deliver. After all, if he doesn’t get his water license renewed, this could ...

Over 5 million dollars of gold have been extracted from this river in initial years. The river’s tributaries, including Basin ...

This iconic river, found in the Yukon (Canada), sparked the famous 1896 gold rush and attracted many prospectors to its ...

Between 1848 and 1855, California produced an estimated 750,000 pounds of gold. After that the take gradually declined, and by the end of the decade it was over. But not its impact: The Gold Rush may ...

More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, some Americans are still digging for riches all over California.

The January 17 episode of Gold Rush marked a major milestone for Rick Ness. The 43-year-old’s goal was to own his claim ...

and Sluice-A-Lot at Indian River contributes 203.20 ounces worth $500,000. This brings their season total to 2,588 ounces, surpassing the halfway point of their goal in just ten weeks. Gold Rush ...