{"id":897,"date":"2024-12-17T12:02:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T20:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/?page_id=897"},"modified":"2026-10-16T09:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T16:35:34","slug":"home-main","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"897\" class=\"elementor elementor-897\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c732b68 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"3c732b68\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-35c4647d\" data-id=\"35c4647d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef399f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef399f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><style type=\"text\/css\">\n.auto-style1 {<br \/>\ttext-align: center;<br \/>}<br \/><\/style><\/h4>\n<div class=\"auto-style1\">\n\n<h4>WELCOME TO THE PORTLAND GOLD PROSPECTORS!<\/h4>\n<h3>We&#8217;re Glad You&#8217;re Here!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>There&#8217;s gold in them thar hills\u2014and there&#8217;s a place for YOU at Portland Gold Prospectors!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A hearty welcome to all our members and newcomers! We&#8217;re thrilled to have you join our growing community of gold seekers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure lovers. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned prospector or just starting your hunt for that first golden flake, you&#8217;ll find friendship, knowledge, and adventure waiting for you here!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>WHAT WE DO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Our club is all about the excitement of gold prospecting and exploring Oregon&#8217;s beautiful outdoors. We organize regular outings, educational workshops, and club events where members share knowledge, learn new techniques, and enjoy the thrill of discovering nature&#8217;s hidden treasures. There&#8217;s nothing quite like seeing that first glimmer of gold in your pan!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>GET INVOLVED!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Becoming an active member is easy, fun, and rewarding:<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u25cf <strong>Attend Meetings:<\/strong> Join our monthly meetings to meet fellow prospectors, enjoy guest speakers, and discover what&#8217;s happening in the club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u25cf <strong>Join the Adventure:<\/strong> Participate in group outings where you can explore new locations, sharpen your skills, and hunt for gold alongside fellow members.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u25cf <strong>Learn &amp; Share:<\/strong> Take part in workshops, exchange prospecting tips, and learn from the experience and successes of others.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>OUR COMMITMENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">At Portland Gold Prospectors, we believe the greatest treasures are found when we work together and respect the great outdoors. We&#8217;re committed to:<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u25cf <strong>Protecting Our Outdoors:<\/strong> Respecting our natural resources, practicing responsible prospecting, and leaving our sites clean. <strong>Fill your holes and leave no trace!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u25cf <strong>Building Friendships:<\/strong> Creating a friendly, welcoming community where prospectors of all experience levels can learn, share, and enjoy the adventure together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\u25cf <strong>Putting Safety First:<\/strong> Following safe prospecting practices and looking out for one another on every outing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong><em>Whether you&#8217;re chasing your first gold flake or searching for that elusive nugget, we&#8217;re glad you&#8217;re part of the adventure! Here&#8217;s to new friendships, exciting outings, and plenty of golden discoveries ahead.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>COME JOIN US!<\/h1>\n<h3>Your Next Golden Adventure Starts Here!<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e3bbdbc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"e3bbdbc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e7b4a94\" data-id=\"e7b4a94\" 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https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pagedeviders-150x11.jpg 150w, https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pagedeviders-768x56.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pagedeviders-1536x111.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pagedeviders-1140x83.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1685px) 100vw, 1685px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c498f83 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"c498f83\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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\/>History<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-17dabde elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"17dabde\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28b5511\" data-id=\"28b5511\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b3f4e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f6f1ea4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"f6f1ea4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9307c24\" data-id=\"9307c24\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42c201d elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"42c201d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<head>\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n.auto-style1 {\r\n\ttext-align: center;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n\r\n<body>\r\n<div class=\"auto-style1\">\r\nWould you like to help the <strong>Portland Gold Prospectors<\/strong> grow \r\n\tand add more mining adventures and outdoor activities? \r\n\tPlease make a donation today! Just click on the button below. <br \/>\r\n\t<strong><em>We appreciate your donation. <\/em><\/strong> <\/div>\r\n<center><form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\" method=\"post\" target=\"_top\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"hosted_button_id\" value=\"93SHCH4HF2D7L\" \/>\r\n<input type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_donate_SM.gif\" border=\"0\" name=\"submit\" title=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" alt=\"Donate with PayPal button\" \/>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>\r\n<\/form>\r\n<\/body>\r\n\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d38485 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5d38485\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/goldbroker.com\/widget\/live-price\/XAU?currency=USD\" width=\"100%\" height=\"130\" style=\"border: 0; overflow: hidden;\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cfa9ede\" data-id=\"cfa9ede\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f2bd32 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"9f2bd32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bottledrop.com\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/blue-bags-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1358\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/blue-bags-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/blue-bags-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/blue-bags-1-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bottledrop.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px;font-weight: 400\">Please consider donating<\/span><\/a><\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Please consider donating your empty\/recyclable cans to your club! Pick up a\nfew Blue Bags to take them in yourself or bring them to the meeting. Check out their website at https:\/\/bottledrop.com\/<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-240d32b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"240d32b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf1b503\" data-id=\"bf1b503\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cd4ec3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cd4ec3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Finding Gold in Oregon<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WELCOME TO THE PORTLAND GOLD PROSPECTORS! We&#8217;re Glad You&#8217;re Here! There&#8217;s gold in them thar hills\u2014and there&#8217;s a place for YOU at Portland Gold Prospectors! A hearty welcome to all our members and newcomers! We&#8217;re thrilled to have you join our growing community of gold seekers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure lovers. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned prospector or just starting your hunt for that first golden flake, you&#8217;ll find friendship, knowledge, and adventure waiting for you here! WHAT WE DO Our club is all about the excitement of gold prospecting and exploring Oregon&#8217;s beautiful outdoors. We organize regular outings, educational workshops, and club events where members share knowledge, learn new techniques, and enjoy the thrill of discovering nature&#8217;s hidden treasures. There&#8217;s nothing quite like seeing that first glimmer of gold in your pan! GET INVOLVED! Becoming an active member is easy, fun, and rewarding: \u25cf Attend Meetings: Join our monthly meetings to meet fellow prospectors, enjoy guest speakers, and discover what&#8217;s happening in the club. \u25cf Join the Adventure: Participate in group outings where you can explore new locations, sharpen your skills, and hunt for gold alongside fellow members. \u25cf Learn &amp; Share: Take part in workshops, exchange prospecting tips, and learn from the experience and successes of others. OUR COMMITMENT At Portland Gold Prospectors, we believe the greatest treasures are found when we work together and respect the great outdoors. We&#8217;re committed to: \u25cf Protecting Our Outdoors: Respecting our natural resources, practicing responsible prospecting, and leaving our sites clean. Fill your holes and leave no trace! \u25cf Building Friendships: Creating a friendly, welcoming community where prospectors of all experience levels can learn, share, and enjoy the adventure together. \u25cf Putting Safety First: Following safe prospecting practices and looking out for one another on every outing. Whether you&#8217;re chasing your first gold flake or searching for that elusive nugget, we&#8217;re glad you&#8217;re part of the adventure! Here&#8217;s to new friendships, exciting outings, and plenty of golden discoveries ahead. COME JOIN US! Your Next Golden Adventure Starts Here! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Finding Gold In OregonHistory Would you like to help the Portland Gold Prospectors grow and add more mining adventures and outdoor activities? Please make a donation today! Just click on the button below. We appreciate your donation. Please consider donating Please consider donating your empty\/recyclable cans to your club! Pick up a few Blue Bags to take them in yourself or bring them to the meeting. 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