Golden Legends Tales of Buried Treasure

  U pdated on January 7, 2024 I've been gold prospecting for 13 years, mainly in the Bradshaw Mountains in Yavapai County, Arizona where I found over 8 grams of placer. Open vertical mine shaft in San Xavier, Arizona   How I Started Prospecting There are times in our lives when we know not the significance of an experience. Over the years I have looked back in wonder at places I thought were meaningful, beautiful, and awe-inspiring but I had little to no knowledge of what they were about. Later, in the last half of life, remembrances of these geographic spots become more meaningful as time allows an individual to reflect and to learn. In 1973, I had just returned home from a tour of duty off the coast of Vietnam. Going to the University of Arizona was foremost in my thoughts, and at 24 years of age, I was still living at home. No sooner did I get home than my dad wanted to get some firewood for the winter. He wanted to go down into what was known in Father E. Kino's time as th...

  Updated on August 20, 2023                                                                 * John treated older veterans in San Diego, CA. He worked a year as a hospital nursing assistant and two years at nursing homes in Tucson, AZ. Walking is good for your health!   Note of Caution Before embarking on any type of exercise program, including walking, you should consult a physician and have a physical to evaluate your fitness. The importance of such a visit is to assess any limits to your beginning activity. But the beauty is in the walking—we are betrayed by destinations. — Gwyn Thomas Certainty About the Distance You Walk After a recent trip to California, my wife informed me that at 68 years of age, I should be walking 10,000 steps a day for good health. My first reaction was to think about where that number ...

  Every few years, the treasure‑hunting world seems to wake up all at once — clues start dropping, legends resurface, and ordinary places suddenly feel charged with possibility. This fall is one of those rare seasons. Three major hunts, each rooted in real history, are unfolding across North America, drawing in everyone from casual weekend explorers to seasoned prospectors. And for those of us in Arizona, one of them hits surprisingly close to home. Miami’s Shipwreck Secrets: Stack’s Bowers Treasure Hunt 2026 October opened with a splash — literally — as Stack’s Bowers launched its multi‑city treasure hunt, starting in Miami. Each day, a new clue appears on Instagram, pointing hunters toward historic sites tied to Florida’s maritime past. Many of the hints nod toward the legendary 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet , whose wreckage still washes gold onto beaches after storms. The prizes aren’t trinkets. They’re rare coins worth hundreds to thousands of dollars , hidden in the form of rede...

                                                    The truth behind your daily brew. October 4, 2026 For a drink that has traveled centuries, crossed continents, and sparked both devotion and debate, coffee remains one of the most studied beverages in the world. While its history stretches from ancient Yemen to modern cafés bustling with espresso machines, today’s research paints a clear picture: coffee offers a wide range of positive health benefits that go far beyond its familiar morning jolt. As scientists continue to explore its complex chemistry, they’re uncovering reasons why your daily cup may be doing more good than you realize. Coffee’s most famous component, caffeine, is a natural stimulant that helps sharpen alertness and improve concentration. According to the Mayo Clinic, most adults can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day, w...

  Updated on August 23, 2023 John is interested in the theories behind inflation. Inflation can topple governments and cause painful public upheaval. Food hoarding is necessary. Lately, American talking heads have been obsessed with the U.S. inflation rate. No doubt most, if not all Americans, are shocked by rising food and fuel costs. So how is it that Argentina can suffer decades of higher and higher inflation and not cease to exist? In 2023, Argentina's inflation rate is 114.5%. Since 2022 consumer prices have doubled. How does this economy and population hold out? Argentinians Are Creative Saving money in a bank is not on the minds of most Argentinians. Sitting in a bank account, they just watch the money's value decline. Psychologically speaking, the whole country is unsure of the value of goods and services which makes them uneasy. Folks in Argentina are wary of spending too much money when tomorrow is doubtful. These two factors create a mindset in the people that reflec...