Tag Archives: Gold Mines

There’s Gold in Those Hills: Try Panning for Gold for a Truly Unique Hobby

I recently spent about a month in Alamogordo, New Mexico, and I admit that for at least two days I dreamed about what it would have been like to have been a prospector in the old west. Alamogordo didn’t strike it big with gold per se, but it did experience some brisk business with silver […]

U.S. Policy Towards Native Americans

The plan of the federal government on the Great Plains Indians was unsuccessful from an early age. Policies were made to avoid conflict between natives and whites, but this was never carried out. Earlier in the gold rush in the late 1840s, prospectors declared that the plains of the United States were unsuitable. alive The […]

9 Secrets About Cherokee, North Carolina

When visiting Cherokee, North Carolina there are many things to keep in mind. Some of these secrets are good mysteries, like where to find the best fudge. Other secrets, protect yourself from bad mistakes while visiting Cherokee, North Carolina. Cherokee, North Carolina Secret #1: Handmade Crafts You will come across several gift shops that claim […]