A vacation is that special time that most look forward to as a form of escape from the hum drum of everyday living
. Some seek the warmth of the sun, some seek the wide open spaces of the natural beauty of rugged landscape and others go in search of gold. Yes GOLD! Arizona is the only state in America that has the largest non-fuel mineral production. While there are a number of other semi and semi precious stones to be found none attracts the crowds as much as the thought of finding gold.
When you arrive at your Arizona resort or Phoenix resort, look in the lobby or ask the information desk for details regarding recreational gold panning. It is a perfectly legal pastime and there are a number of gold rush tours that you can go on. There are stories of old lost gold mines in Arizona but of course, no one today knows where those untapped mines are this creates a reality buzz about the possibility of striking it rich. The tales of the old lost mines lures many a tourists from around the world to come to Arizona and be the one to uncover such a mine and the gold therein.
There is also the Lost Dutchman Mines located in the Superstitious Mountains so named by the Pima Indians. The last time it was located was way back in 1870s by a Dutchman who was said to have found half a million dollars worth of gold.
With access year round, just check into an Arizona resort or Phoenix resort to experience the rush of gold fever while panning in the river or digging in the mines. As the number one state with the largest non-fuel mineral production a vacation in Arizona may well be worth its weight in gold!