california mding

Hi world, I'm new to prospecting and was wondering if anyone can link me to a couple of websites that can help me learn more about it. I'm more interested in gem's after traveling the coast of California and meeting people making and selling jewellery along the beach city's. I love the outdoors...

So I'm a newbie and have been doing some research and haven't been out much. I know public parks and public schools are a go but in California, or at least where I live almost all the schools are fenced and locked up? Shouldn't they be open to public? Other than parks and private homes where...