The discovery of gold in California transformed what would become the most populous state. The quest continues today.

This charming destination in the Sierra Nevada foothills blends Gold Rush history, small-town character, and colorful fall ...

If you’re into history, especially the Gold Rush era, California has some incredible towns that bring the past to life. These ...

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Matt James has collected gold nuggets for years from the hills and riverbeds of California, but as the metal's price rises, ...

"The California Gold Rush: Getting there, Mining, Contemporary stories and accounts, Private coiners and assayers, San Francisco Mint -- Treasure of the S.S. Central America: Saga at sea of the ...

1 of 5 — Main Street Gold Hill NC Looking South_ Men in front of the Post Office-Three Corner Store.jpg Courtesy Vivian Hopkins and Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation, Inc. 2 of 5 — Union Copper ...

Victor was once so big the town scored a New York Times headline in 1899. Unfortunately, it was to report bad news: “Fire in a Colorado Town: Business Section of Victor, Near Cripple Creek, Destroyed ...

It’s a dish steeped in Gold Rush history — and depending on your palate, it might be one of the most unusual, or flat-out off-putting, meals in California cuisine. The combo? Eggs, bacon and fried ...