Re: where to pan in upstate South Carolina???

"alienjim" <journeyman1953@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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>I have recently gone to a tourist spot--Gold'N Gem Mine --in
> Cleveland, Ga. and did some panning there -was my first time- got the
> hang of it quickly  and had some  success- and really enjoyed it- I
> would like to get into this more--I live In Greenville,S.C.- I have
> heard that panning has been doen in the Oconee area but not sure
> where. Is there anyone who can give me some direction or info into
> Upstate SC panning?? Any clubs out there? Thanks ahead of time to any
> who respond. I feel the Gold Bug growing.--Alienjim

The oldest gold mine in the US is located in SC.    It is a museum, now. 
Find a nearby stream, and go down elevation from the old mine.  A good
place 
to start, I would say.  if you can use google you can find the nale and 
location of the mine.