There are quite a number of gold panners if you count the serious ones and the hobbyists too, you see, anywhere in the western half of the country, you can pretty much find gold. Not a lot, not absolutely everywhere, but it's there. Some people apparently find quite a bit. But most are hobbyists, and like golf or any hobby they can be numerous and hardcore about their hobby. And ..... well, it's kind of natural to pee in a stream right?

Gawd who drinks Coors anymore?