In 1858 gold was discovered on a gravel bar just 2 miles south of Yale on the Fraser River. This place was soon known as Hill's Bar named after the prospector who found gold there. The discovery of gold caused a massive influx of people to pour into the region from all over the world, the majority of which came from the California Gold Rush of 1849..
Gold panning is still alive and well along the Fraser today. In fact, one can find a myriad of precious and semi-precious Gemstones such as Nephrite, Jades of various colors, Quartz, even some varieties of Opals, and of course Iron Pyrite~
In British Columbia, common opal occurrences are relatively widespread within volcanic rocks but precious or gem-quality opals are rare. Some of the most interesting opal finds have been in Klinker B.C.~
If you are wondering 'what are your Prospects of finding this Gem of a cache, just use your geo-senses and it is sure to reveal itself
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Happy caching!
**Daylight hours only, please do not seek this cache after dark)