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Gold Prospecting & Exploring Cerro Gordo Ghost Town & Silver Mines

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Join Jason, @Danhurd and Brent with @GhostTownLiving they return to the historic Cerro Gordo Ghost Town and Silver Mines on an epic quest for gold! In this thrilling sequel to Jason's previous adventure, the trio employs a variety of prospecting techniques, including metal detecting, sniping, and gold panning, to unlock the secrets hidden in the rugged terrain. Armed with stories from old newspapers recounting tales of colossal gold nuggets unearthed from the underground workings at Cerro Gordo, the team begins their journey at an elevation of over 8500 feet! The mountains above the town reveal numerous workings to explore, including the iconic Jefferson Chimney—a structure that exposed solid galena for an astonishing 1100 vertical feet. This was the primary location for mining silver and lead at Cerro Gordo. Following a preliminary search, Dan delves into the old mine dumps and tailings piles, hoping to discover gold and artifacts that tell the tale of Cerro Gordo's rich mining

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