How would you like to take a vacation that pays for itself? Why not an adventure vacation? This is a vacation that is filled with out-of-the-ordinary activities and is set in beautiful off-the-beaten-path locations such as panning for gold in California or gem mining in North Carolina.
How would you like to take a vacation that pays for itself? Why not an adventure vacation? This is a vacation that is filled with out-of-the-ordinary activities and is set in beautiful off-the-beaten-path locations such as panning for gold in California or gem mining in North Carolina.
How would you like to take a vacation that pays for itself? Why not an adventure vacation? This is a vacation that is filled with out-of-the-ordinary activities and is set in beautiful off-the-beaten-path locations. Adventure vacations can be found everywhere; all it takes is a little research to find the one right for you. While you may not get a lot of rest on this type of vacation it will be worth your while. You may even be able to pay for your vacation with some of your finds. So find your adventurous side and give it a try you just might enjoy an adventure vacation.
Examples of Adventure Vacations:
Panning for gold in California
Searching for diamonds in Arkansas
Fossil hunting in Nevada
Gem mining in North Carolina
Opal mining
While these vacations do require some physical exertion they can be tailored to each persons capabilities.
Panning for Gold
Panning for gold in California is not a new concept. Historically, people have been hunting for gold here since the early 1800’s. Some of the richest areas of gold concentration are in the central region but not limited to it.
Gold Mining Towns
Sonora
Placerville
Coulterville
These towns are just a few out of many gold mining towns in the state. The entire state has recorded gold strikes and finds throughout history.
Sonora
Sonora is located within an hour of Sacramento and also Yosemite. It is a beautiful town with a vibrant historical district. One attraction located 12 miles north of Sonora is the Moaning Cavern. Moaning Caverns has one of California’s largest cavern chambers, where you can enter by descending a spiral staircase or by rappelling by rope 165 feet down and they also offer an above ground gemstone mine and gold panning. For more information go to http://caverntours.com.