Researched extensively since the early 1970's, The Gold Panner's Guide to the Oregon Cascades by Tom Bohmker is an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Now in its sixth edition, this guide covers the author's "backyard," detailing the I-5 Corridor from Portland to Cow Creek, south of Canyonville, with a focus on where you can pan without a claim. Featuring nine detailed maps, the book provides precise locations and directions to prominent placer mining areas and some lode mines, ensuring you find the perfect spot. With over 50 years of expertise as an author, historian, and mining consultant, Tom Bohmker offers unmatched insight and guidance.