Welcome to the forum from N. Az. Check out the forum some evening, usually early eves. Lot of nice people there and maybe a couple from your neck of the woods.
Welcome from Stratford WI. If you would like to learn panning check out the Wausau Prospectors website. There is a link to Greenbush club in your area. There is also a Gold and Treasure show in Sheboyban Falls, March 22-23 Wausau Prospectors has several outings each summer and EVERYONE is welcome to come. The more the better the camaraderie. Most of our members metal detect as well as prospect. Our spring outing has a planted detecting hunt for prizes. HH