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It's so much fun! For years I had no idea. I'd go hiking up there and see the prospectors, but never thought about trying it myself. Then on one of my hiking trips I saw a group of young people prospecting and they looked like they were having so much fun. So I tried it... and found my first bit of gold. I WAS HOOKED!! I've been digging for gold ever since.

Wow, how fascinating. I'd be hooked too.