FYI...Learned the North American Miners Association (NAMA) mining group recently purchased a couple of historic claims on Swauk Creek in Washington's Blewitt Mining District. Swauk Creek is about 90 miles eastward from Seattle.
Lots of WA gold history there from 1873 gold rush to more recent news as seen on cover of last November's ICMJ issue where very large nuggets had been found on nearby "Potato Patch" claims. Several anciet stream channels are on upper benches of this property.
Might be worth the drive up here as well as a NAMA membership for $40/year...AND you can use a 4" dredge or hi-bank during July thru September. Cheers.
LD