E9 - Wolverine!: George Andrew Jackson Discovers Gold in the Rocky Mountains

George Andrew Jackson - Gold in Colorado - Idaho Springs - Hot Springs - Wolverine attack - Clear Creek - Chicago Creek

The story of Colorado takes a turn, the first big discovery of gold in the mountains is made in current Idaho Springs, Colorado, near the confluence of Chicago and Clear Creeks.  A hot spring, several mountain lions, mountain sheep and a wolverine greet our hero.  A terrible fight and a treasure map!

Places to know:  Floyd Hill, Evergreen, Bergen Park, Ute Trail, Jackson's Hill, Mother Cabrini Shrine, US40, I-70, Denver, Arapahoe City and Golden.

The people to know:  George Andrew Jackson, Black Hawk (Jim Sanders), Tom Golden

The co-stars:  Glutton (Carcajou)

Mountain Lions - Mountain Lions

Elk - Elk

Tools of note (belt axe, belt knife and skinning knife)

 

Note:  Where's the mule in the story?  Every time I see this story exhibited, there is a mule.  There was no mule...sorry.