by Sasquatch Prospector | Feb 26, 2025 | Explore, Geography, Geology, Gold, Mining, Prospecting
The old west is a fascinating period in history, it is full of many adventures and events that shaped the modern world we live in and the towns and cities throughout the west. Wooden board walks, false fronts and saloons are just a few characteristics of the old west...
by Sasquatch Prospector | Feb 18, 2025 | Explore, Geography, Geology, Gold, Mining, Prospecting
The Fraser River is synonymous with British Columbia and is named after the Scottish fur trader Simon Fraser. The river winds its way through the Fraser canyon and the cascade mountains. The cascade mountains end by the Fraser River, it crosses through many...
by Sasquatch Prospector | Feb 6, 2025 | Construction, Engineering, Explore, Geography, Gold, Mining, Prospecting
Dams are incredible pieces of engineering. They are a key part of how society functions and are integral to power generation and water supplies. Their appearances become iconic fixtures of the landscape and are beautiful examples of engineering in action. In this blog...
by Sasquatch Prospector | Jan 20, 2025 | Explore, Geography, Geology, Gold, Hot Springs, Mining, Northern Travel, Prospecting
The search for gold has captivated minds for thousands of years. Gold mining takes form in many ways and there are gold rushes scattered all across the globe. When mining for gold there is a feeling of excitement that washes over you which is hard to describe. Gold...
by Sasquatch Prospector | Jan 14, 2025 | Explore, Geography, Geology, Gold, Mining, Prospecting
Gold, it can drive you crazy. Many have succumbed to gold fever over the course of history. The allure of riches has created many stories and legends of lost treasure all over the world. Humans have scoured the earth looking for gold searching in all corners of the...
by Sasquatch Prospector | Dec 17, 2024 | Geography, Geology, Glacier, Gold, Mining, Northern Travel, Prospecting
Atlin, a mining town and outpost during the gold rush. A town on the edge of complete wilderness up in northwestern British Columbia. It is an isolated and remote place, accessible only by one road in modern times. Before that it was the lakes, rivers and...
