Now that the weather is warming and the Arkansas River flowing fuller, I have noticed more activity along and in the river. I see kayakers and fisherfolk as usual, but this spring I have noticed gold prospectors. There are a number of them around here and it is largely a hobby. I’m thinking that some folks with time on their hands and a pan in their hands could turn a few flakes into a few bucks.
While panning for gold in the Arkansas may deliver some glitter, there are a lot of old mines around here that turned out gold for years and I have to think that there are at least a few nuggets left. Many of the mines may not be safe to enter, but I would not be surprised to see an increase in the interest of mining claims as the economy decides what to do. There are never a lot of mining claims on the market, but there are some and I’ll bet there are some willing sellers. There is still time to strike it rich!
