The map is based on observations from all 75 of Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas. The map will be updated each week with where to find the best visuals.

There are regulations for gold prospecting in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. To look at them, go here and here. If you'd like to learn how to pan for gold or join in, ...

Minnesota is full of all kinds of collectors. They can grow their collections through flea markets, estate sales and even eBay. Mark Youngblood built up his old bottle collection by digging down ...