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A final bid for gold among the many wonders of Yellowstone

In the beginning of “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” the young Jones encounters a motley crew of thieves stealing the golden crucifix of Cortez. He decides to steal it back ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Treasure Hunter

Finding kids on the way to Arizona’s highest point

I rubbed my cold hands together as shooting stars traced across the Arizona dawn. The treasure hunt has brought me to the foot of Arizona’s tallest peak – Humphreys. Maybe it’s the Colorado ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Treasure Hunter

Reality meets the promise of hidden riches in Yellowstone

I have dreams dancing like a campfire in my imagination. Dreams of finding a treasure chest filled with pounds of gold and priceless antiques – and the joy of discovery of the unknown wilds....

DATE: Aug 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Treasure Hunter

Can’t find those Spanish doubloons? Give geocaching a try

Ever wanted to spend an afternoon seeking out a hidden treasure? Ever thought you could do it in your backyard? That’s the premise of geocaching. It’s a free, worldwide phenomen...

DATE: Jul 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Treasure Hunter

In Chaco Canyon, encountering ruins and cultural riches

Hello, there! I’m checking in from the ancient Rome of the Southwest. The faint roads leading here still hint at the vanished footprints of ancient Chacoan culture. South of Dura...

DATE: Jul 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Treasure Hunter

If you can’t hunt one treasure, find another

Armed with a pointed trowel and diggin’ in to my dreams to find treasure, I’ve found the hardest part of treasure hunting is actually just getting out to hunt. When I started as ...

DATE: Jun 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Treasure Hunter

Digging for clues to fortune inside Fenn's memoir, poem

Since appearing on “Good Morning America,” Forrest Fenn, has stirred an underground cult following. Why? Picture this: 20 troy pounds of gold coins and placer nuggets as big as a...

DATE: Jun 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Treasure Hunter

The gauntlet, Zen, natural stones and coffee

I went out for my usual morning coffee on the day I left Durango. I sat outside enjoying the fresh, cool air while sipping my warm drink, and there I found the first treasure of my hunt. ...

DATE: May 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: Treasure Hunter

Treasure hunters, please inquire within

By David Strawn I’m qualified to be the next Indiana Jones, right? Dreaming of a chest of gold, rubies, diamonds and antique jewelry worth over $1 million and rumored to be hidden...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Treasure Hunter