Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest is the premiere reference source for anyone who is interested in getting started or continuing their gold prospecting in the pacific northwest region. Containing accurate, up-to-date prospecting information for all known panning areas in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The write-ups for each locale include driving directions, GPS coordinates, historical information, land ownership restrictions, full-color photos, and geological background.

Features include:

• Full-color images
• GPS coordinates
• Geology basics
• Tools of the trade for every level of collector
• Rules and regulations
• Polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures