I Found a $535 Gold Nugget!!! - Living the Van Life Gold Prospecting Adventure in my Truck Camper

[@GroundedFlyboy737]

All that glitters is not gold, but living the life of your own choice is priceless.

[@DrHannahStraight]

Couldn't say it better myself.

[@davidpayne1519]

@@DrHannahStraight ur the true jem doc

[@rsprockets7846]

Go west young girl

[@tomhoward8304]

Hannah, I love your inquisitive spirit, and the peace you bring to viewers hearts while watching you.

[@DrHannahStraight]

Thanks Tom=)

[@gavanhillebold3131]

All that glitters is Hannah, a real Golden beauty

[@theBIGBLUTO]

Gavan, you know that one got that tilt of the head & awwwe' ...

[@izzyartzi1894]

Once again a total package of a presentation. interesting stories, beautifull scenery, matching music. Thanks for taking us with you , to places most of us will never experience . Keep up the lovely outlook on life.

[@flyoverkid55]

I found a gold nugget when I discovered your channel. Good luck with your prospecting, thanks for making us part of your travels.

[@kelvinporter614]

You are so brave, Dr Hannah. A total inspiration. Great work.

[@larrytucker222]

The joy is in the quest. The nugget is a bonus.

[@donjordan6789]

It's a little late to be commenting on this thread, but I will anyway. I have been using a metal detector since 1968. I've gone through a variety of them. The first one I built myself from plans and electrical parts. The second one was a World War II mine detector. My current detector is a Garrett AT Pro with the small coil for hunting gold or other very small items. There is one thing you absolutely much have. And that is a small hand held detector called a "Pin-pointer". It is only about one foot long and the head on them is only about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The newer detectors can detect targets as small as a piece of buck-shot from a shot-gun shell. Sometimes the biggest piece of gold is about that size. You will detect it with the metal detector, but you will most likely never find it without a Pin-pointer. Look into getting the Garrett Pro pin-pointer. I carry two with me at all times while in the field. Since this thread is old, you probably already have one. If so, I'm sure you already know what I mean about hard to find small items. I live on the Mojave Desert in California. There are too many gold mines around here to count. I very much enjoy watching your adventure. Good job! By the way, I'm a camper too. Maybe our paths will cross some time in the future.

[@catskinner650]

There’s my favorite gold digger 😂, nice find and wonderful video like always!

[@jamestrombley386]

Hopefully don't mind a little friendly advice. Carry a trash pouch don't just put it back on the ground. Get your coil on the ground and make sure to lap your swings. 5-in coil takes a long time to cover any amount of ground but is ultra sensitive. If you find a single piece work the ground very carefully all around it, it might be a patch. I'm out in the gold basin that use to produce a lot of gold but it's rare to find it now. It's still good exercise and great way to get outdoors so good luck and happy hunting.

[@HolyGhostMan1]

Hannah, you are adorable! You make me smile everything you post a video. Be safe and keep the videos coming. You are a breath of fresh air. Blessings!

[@IamDoogy]

I love listening to audiobooks, too. I drive a lot for work and I find it's much better than the noise of radio DJs and a bunch of commercials.

[@endonutz]

i love how you promote a healthy lifestyle while showing adventure

[@DrHannahStraight]

Thank you! Will be doing more videos on health soon=)

[@sez2429]

I luv your free spirit and couldn’t agree more about needing sunlight in the winter. Cheers!

[@alanchomor701]

like my grandma said 60 years ago..."there's gold in them there yoga pants". nice vid doc...

[@rsprockets7846]

Better luck at the Roswell crash site

[@MyEnemy]

Solid gold!

[@ajpotter518]

What a fabulous way to end the week. A 5 mile snowshoeing hike into the back country of the Rockies to a beautiful lake and waterfalls. Only to return mentally refreshed, have a cup of coffee and watch another great and inspiring video by Hannah. You helped finish of a great day with a skin up the mountain to ski down tomorrow. Stay safe, well and continue to spread your love of travel to us.

[@DrHannahStraight]

This is awesome to hear! I'm hoping to catch some great runs tomorrow. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!=)

[@280zjammer]

I’m impressed. I still haven’t found anything. I’m pretty sure I’ve been to that area. You did awesome! That’s a larger chunk than I see found in most prospecting based videos.

[@frlong1]

Thanks for sharing Hannah, keep living the life you aspire to .. none of it is wasted time !!

[@jasonjohnson2496]

I'm happy you found a piece! Congrats

[@deb16acres20]

Pure gold! Dr Straight is so classy, thanks for your posts.

[@richiecaelwarts7873]

OMG LOVING THE BATHING SUIT GIRL !!!!!

[@josepichardo2659]

I could watch this woman all day. Great personality and awesome lifestyle.

[@DrHannahStraight]

Thanks Jose=)

[@sam-pp9vg]

💯💯💯

[@DavidMartin369]

The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss is a great recommendation. His concept of Lifestyle Design changed my life. 👍

[@DrHannahStraight]

I love hearing this!!! I found a ton of inspiration from it, a great listen!!

[@billsloan9318]

Kinda reminds me of a book from the 60’s, How to get out of the rat race and live on $10.00 a month. That book was more on survival techniques, at least that’s my take on it.

[@go4damo]

My favorite economist, Aaron Clarey, references this book often.

[@MichaelSmith-cz4go]

Congratulations, Dr. Your videos are so helpful in my cure for Anxiety and depression. Great job on finding that gold nugget.

[@DrHannahStraight]

Michael! Thanks so much=) I appreciate your kind words!!

[@sam-pp9vg]

💯💯💯

[@zzman5306]

Our stunning bikini Goddess is back. Thanks for the looks at our past history. My morning has been made!

[@nickc3856]

simp

[@stevec2665]

I know what you mean by the cold northeast and needing more sunshine, I'm in Vermont. Thanks for being a lot of people's sunshine Hannah.

[@DrHannahStraight]

Did some skiing there! Cold indeed=)

[@ColdGrapeDrink]

This is the perfect woman right here! Whoever ends up with her, won life.

[@JaredHikes]

Amen, Brother.

[@willarity6927]

Great gal, lots of expensive hobbies, glad this one sorta pays

[@danhunziger7300]

She has it ALL!!!!

[@nonenone6425]

Fine women

[@nickolascrego5716]

Not my type of lady.

[@cabinbythelake]

If you don’t have one get yourself a pin-pointer. It makes finding the object easier while digging for it. Try swinging your detector left and right as you walk slow to cover more area. Good luck finding gold💰

[@Joefloridaman]

6:00 helps my seasonal affect disorder

[@williamsnyder623]

That nice little gold you got and nice road trip you are on wish you a safe ride, hannah you look like you having a great time.

[@johnrdunbar]

You're too lovable. The most broken hearts ever. Lol

[@frankyates1054]

The secret to life is enjoying the passage of time.You can consider yourself lucky if you love the journey as much as the destination.Keep an eye out for meteorites while prospecting for gold.Congrats on the find!

[@dsmyify]

Just think, that gold nugget has waited over 4 billion years to be found.

[@eatcommies1375]

That’s a very humbling feeling uncovering things this old when our lifespans are a blink of an eye in comparison

[@MrJx4000]

And it came from a supernova expl0sion from deep space.

[@dsmyify]

@@MrJx4000 ~ travelled a billion miles across a billion years to eventually be picked up. The whole universe coming together into a single moment in time.

[@MrJx4000]

@@dsmyify, I was referring to the super model on her paddle board ;-)

[@dsmyify]

@@MrJx4000 ~ pure stardust.

[@Scott-mo1rx]

That's awesome that you found a nugget. Will always give you something to look at and remember your travels. My wife and I have over 1 million miles traveling in RV's, and have tons of pictures and memories of our travels. Just one of them is we were in Michigan in the upper peninsula on lake Michigan. The fog was just starting to lift off the lake, and there was a guy walking down the beach in a full Scottish outfit playing the bagpipes!!!! It was so cool!!! I came up to him and the first thing he said is I will stop playing, I laughed and said please don't. My family is from Scotland and you just made my day.

[@DrHannahStraight]

Oh my goodness this is so cool. I'm a touch Scotch Irish, I love the bagpipes and on a foggy lake, sounds amazing! Scotland is on my list of places to see. The memories are truly worth it, I love looking back on photos and videos, it makes it so much more fun. Thanks so much for stopping by=)

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

Dr Hannah is a 110 pound *GOLDEN NUGGET!!* .. *(PRICELESS)!!*

[@jonlewis5372]

You got that right.👍

[@Mix7639]

Most def!

[@jimsteigerwalt2625]

How about claim name: Straight Strike

[@sidcostello7532]

110 huh......she's gotta be 120 - 125 easy.

[@jonlewis5372]

@@sidcostello7532 she absolutely hot either way.But she has a beautiful soul,and that has no weight.lol

[@adamshartley]

Congratulations good job. Go for it, stake that claim! Stay safe and happy trails!

[@DRFelGood]

Dr. HS, you’re “timeless beauty” soft voice and inspiring adventures give me peace of mind. Love your Vlogs and mushroom coffee. (Delicious) Thank You for sharing ❤️ My Best Always ❤️ xx 🚒 Jesse

[@DrHannahStraight]

Thanks so much!!! So glad to hear you like the coffee and so grateful for you time and kind words! Have a wonderful weekend=)

[@DRFelGood]

@@DrHannahStraight Your welcome and Thank you for your kind wishes. Have a fabulous weekend as well. ❤️ xx Jesse

[@ciscokid8142]

@@DrHannahStraight How can I try the mushroom coffee? And is it good for you??

[@DRFelGood]

@@ciscokid8142 yes and just go to Dr. Hanna Straight’s web page and place your order. I bought 4-5 and gave them as gifts keeping a few for myself. One mug a day works for me, sharpens your outlook on life. Jesse

[@toddeftsadams5909]

Well now you have the fever! You will have fun doing it and what a way to be outside in the open air. Audible is one of my favorite ways to pass the time drive and sleeping. I work and live in my pop up campers. Love it and glad I can live this way.

[@DrHannahStraight]

Todd! thanks so much for stopping by=)

[@jimmallery294]

Looks like Twain's cabin in Unionville.

[@PlasticSin100]

Unfortunately there's no gold to be found, here in Germany, but the free life, driving and making your own way... that is priceless! Thanks for another great "day in the life" Hannah x

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

“Hannah’s Find”❤️

[@scottadventurer6968]

You have a great set up for traveling and off roading. I like to escape the chaos and hit the mountains lakes and rivers of the Sierras. Mt biking kayaking hiking snorkeling. It’s a great way to keep life in balance and enjoy out beautiful peaceful area. Ghost towns and off grid locals to explore are fun and interesting. Your videos are informing and encouraging. Thank you for taking the time to let’s us see the places you explore.

[@alexs3447]

Great now we can call you the golden girl .

[@gardnep]

Low and slow is the way to go with a detector, and dig everything to start with. You will have found a lot of metal junk before the nugget. I hope you picked up most of the junk and dumped it so others don’t have to dig up junk. Keep safe. I have spent a small fortune and found zip but you have to be in it to win it. Great exercise.

[@yonkonikolov8635]

we carry the most precious things in our hearts

[@lonewolf56308]

My house was built in 1867 and I've fixed it all up. It's awesome and so are tour videos.

[@timsch85]

The real gold here is the creepy comments section.

[@IamDoogy]

"Creepy" is a little harsh. I prefer to think of it as a bunch of nice guys giving compliments and encouragement to a nice woman that just happens to be very pretty!

[@nickc3856]

@PITTSBURG LANDING are you ok? you seem unwell.

[@nickc3856]

@PITTSBURG LANDING you're definitely unwell. Take your meds.

[@johncall293]

@P C just look at it as a glimpse into your future

[@addisonlouise2239]

@@IamDoogy I think of it as a bunch of old “nice” guys that constantly feel the need to bring up her body and looks. This isn’t about that, so why bring it up? Creepy.

[@ross798]

Well, I find it kind of cool watching you, you are exploring many of the same areas I did when I was about your age, only I mostly did it during my weekends. I worked the graveyard shift and Friday morning was my Saturday, I would leave strait from work in, I kid you not, a convertible loaded with gear and hike the Sierra's, especially the Eastern Side. I would finish up on Sunday and race back to Northern California and work all night, I did not need much sleep when I was young. On vacations I would hike for days out there. So, it's fun seeing you in some of the places I love. But, this year, I discovered gold panning, mostly because I wanted to get out of my COVID blues of being home. So, I love it that you are doing the same. So, that nugget, I can tell you that is a pretty darn large find. Experienced prospectors almost never find one that large, as you probably know from previous efforts. So, it will be exciting to see your claim. As for your naming the claim, that is almost as suggestive as the names I gave to some of my home brewed beers I named after some women I was fortunate to have spent time with. So, the name sounds good to me.

[@franklinl.3116]

I think she's my favorite gold prospector.

[@steveparky9771]

I think she's my favorite EVERYTHING...

[@NFiltr8Red]

She’s one hot gold digger!

[@Big824John]

That is awesome Hannah! Yes, see about making that your claim! Please keep us updated on how all that progresses. Cool thing about gold is that the market value changes.

[@lemminglobber1854]

If you stake a claim I'd call it "Straight up golden" or something similar.

[@DrHannahStraight]

Straight UP, that's me!=)

[@laurentiamartaux8834]

@@DrHannahStraight where is your husband ??

[@davidlord5664]

Right here waiting for her to come pick me up. Lol

[@RichG...]

Thanx 4 sharing your adventures, gold prospecting, fishing trips N@. With love from PGH!

[@jasonhogfan8136]

You’re a priceless gold nugget!!

[@lorentikka234]

This lady is real treat to watch. Ahe has her history down pat. One wonders if Loius Lamar wrote down some of the same things

[@jamesgossweiler1349]

Men who visit this channel think various things. Some think, "Gosh, she's hot." Some think, "I hope she finds more gold." Others, "Maybe she'll do another hiking or fishing video." Me? When I visit this channel, I think "Good God this woman has a huge four by four camper payment!" LOL

[@nickc3856]

she's sponsored by the camper company, she gets the camper for free

[@robertkerby2581]

Great adventure! Thank you, Hannah!

[@thegreatestview5354]

Dr. Hannah looks so beautiful and really nice. 😍😘

[@jessed7653]

This is the first time I've witness a beautiful diamond find a piece of gold! 😊👍 Thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@mikster7901]

Damn! Shes Fine! Oh.. and nice nuggets 😎😁

[@MadLivin]

Great video! Hannah! That looks super fun.

[@thomasrossi31]

Call it “Hannah’s Gold Spot”. Shortened to “Hannah’s G Spot” 😉

[@scottmoore1811]

I'm just a old truck driver in my 37th year OTR, with 4750000mi. Behind me, & I like watching you.

[@DFENSFL]

She is stunningly hot!

[@nickc3856]

simp

[@russelltrumble245]

File!! Go for it! Love the prospecting stuff. The bathing suit works too😏

[@charlesuding8003]

How about “Golden Booty”?

[@sergeymakovetsky5449]

голден бубс

[@nickc3856]

creep

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hi Hannah ( Pretty Lady ) stealing the hearts of every man love seeing you so happy each time and finding Gold is a Bonus

[@ChrisDavis333]

such a kind and gentle soul

[@chillaxer9767]

The Highway's are calling . Can't wait to hit the road.... thanks for all you do to show us how easy it really is to travel the USA .

[@bubbagail7450]

A precious Gem looking for gold. You are an amazing young lady.

[@PDSalling]

I was taught in geology class to walk in 'dry-washes' and keep an eye right to the water course. Most rapid erosion exposes the sub-strata.

[@rracerguy]

Glad your having fun living simple stress free life = Dream life !!!!!! be safe out there Hannah

[@getgreenkc]

You have what it takes to be successful at anything you apply yourself at!.

[@GoneBroke]

Awesome find Hannah plus your the prettiest prospector out there. Great video 👍🇨🇦

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

I spent some time last year exploring and camping around Nevada. I really enjoy how quiet and remote most of this state is. Didn't go to Unionville but hiked up a mountain that overlooked it.

[@DrHannahStraight]

It really is remote, I think all the time about how many people are crammed into areas like NYC.

[@dougdemaree1963]

I am very happy for you. As a miner in the Eastern U.S. gold is pretty easy to find in Tennessee, Georgia and the Carolinas. I have had some of my gold shot with a mass spectrometer. It is interesting to see the rare earth elements show up in the sample. Some of the purest gold on earth comes from the Piedmont gold trend in the eastern U.S. Great find!!!!!

[@DrHannahStraight]

That's so interesting, I guess I've never given thought to running gold through a mass spec.

[@opiealvin]

Favorite gold prospecting pharmacist lady. Probably the only gold prospecting pharmacist. Haha. Hannah, you're so awesome. Keep at it.

[@DrHannahStraight]

You're probably right about that. Don't let your life be defined by one thing!

[@adambrink4475]

Well done little lady!!! Good luck with your search!!!! And mind search!!!

[@DrHannahStraight]

Thanks Adam

[@klondikechris]

I live in the Klondike, where the biggest gold rush was (in 1898). There are still about 300 mines up here, but they say the best way to make a million dollars is to start with two million! Oh; nuggets are worth more than their weight, because jewellers like them. That nugget you found would make an excellent necklace!

[@maxabdullah6824]

Dr. Hannah, I'm addicted to you. Can't wait for your next video dose, plz hurry

[@arealconundrum2708]

Congrats on your first nuggets. There is no turning back now. Hope you do well at the patch.

[@DrHannahStraight]

Fingers crossed!

[@GrimesFinds]

Nice find! Nothing like finding gold

[@robb3341]

more and more the van life is calling me! Like the US, Australia has vast expanses of land to explore! and gold to find!

[@anthonycartrettejr.8647]

That's pretty awesome, one time my father and I went to North Carolina to pan for gold. It was really exciting to find gold in the sluice box after working hard. We had the river to jump in to cool off.

[@harrytomm3391]

OH NO ! HANNAH ! YOU CAUGHT THE FEVER THE GLEAM IN YOUR EYE THE GLOWING SMILE THERE IS NO KNOWN CURE BUT YOUR A DR.THAT IS FOR SURE CONGRATS DR. STRAIGHT MAY YOUR GOLD BARS STACK UP, BUT DON'T EVER LOOSE SIGHT OF THE REAL TREASURE INSIDE YOUR HEART ❣

[@davidwick4298]

I love your stories. And your video's and I learn alot from you ☺️. Love your beautiful scenery to. Thank you ☺️

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Just got Wi-Fi back on and I've missed your latest video but now I'm back. Wow there's gold in them there hills. Thanks for sharing your story with us that watch your electrifying channel. Outstanding job young lady. The gold standard. Thanks so much for doing this absolutely beautiful video for us. You have gas money now.

[@DrHannahStraight]

Edward!!! So glad you got your wifi back!! Such a bummer when it goes out and you need online! I love to hear you're doing well and thanks so much for the good vibes=) Onward!

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

@@DrHannahStraight yes ma'am. I'm so glad your not using mercury to find your color in the place where you are looking. It's bad stuff all the way around, you know.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Love the 4 Hour Workweek and Tim Ferris. I lost 160lbs (Put some back on after seven years lol ) on his diet book the 4 Hour Body. Loving the videos!

[@JohnPaul-gh1fh]

Nice Find...! That's huge..! Awesome..!!

[@miketripletfab4098]

A little tip for metal detecting in a big area get some kind of markers to put on the ground so you can swing your detector in straight lines back and forth over an area then work the same area at 90 degrees in a grid pattern so you know you didn’t miss any signals good luck. Hopefully you can find some more of those nuggets, that is so awesome!!

[@DrHannahStraight]

Thank you for the tip! It seems to be very easy to forget what you've already detected when much of it looks the same!

[@miketripletfab4098]

Your welcome

[@speedbird3955]

You might enjoy watching the British series , Detectorist. It is a very funny show about a couple of guys searching for treasure in the English countryside with metal detectors. It is one of the most enjoyable things I've watched in a while.

[@donreinholz8121]

You look like a pro on that paddle board! I'm hoping you find the mother load. Glad you got your truck unstuck. You are such a beautiful soul. Happy hunting!

[@TheBuell49]

I'm a new subscriber. You probably get this a lot but i just have too say you are one of the most beautiful individuals I have ever seen, not just you're amazing presents but you are such a nice person. Thank you for making your videos or I never would have seen you. David

[@michaelrohrbacker6594]

Great video. I like how you replace the dirt you have dug up. Great that you respect the and you prospect

[@ducatiman900620]

my grandmother Lyda sue Metcalf and my grandfather John Thomas Metcalf owned the home where my father grew up in elmira new york right next to the langdons aka the mark twain estate in elmira.There were 3 homes out there which are still there one was the doctors home, my grandparents home and the mark twain home this is called quarry farm. The gazebo (or study) where he wrote huckleberry fin and some of his others was right in my dads back yard, it has been donated to the elmira college. My dad passed two years ago and gave us each a piece of furniture from the mark twain estate which my grandparents had in their home from the last direct relatives.

[@backcountryoverland103]

Fun times with a detector and finding gold ! Like pennies....old cans, tent stakes, screws, nails, wire...... hehehe. Although my friend borrowed my detector to find his wife's lost wedding ring in their yard. I'll have to try surface detecting out that way sometime. A little nugget for ya though.... Out that way is a cool back road. About 100 miles long, from Gerlach to Winnemucca (W to E). "The Jungo Road" . You can run it either direction and you get waaaay out there. I like running east to west to end up on the great playa of the Black Rock Desert. There is so cool stuff out there including hot springs (beware of some of them......dangerously hot / scalding) Near "Trego Hot Springs" you'll find a primitive backcountry RR Crossing to access the great playa, which is an awesome experience to cross or just find a remote spot in the middle to park it for a while. 400 square miles of flat playa. Make sure to air down a bit and have good tires, a good spare, and tire repair kit / compressor. The loose basalt road surface is heck on tires if you don't take precautions. ( I've run it 1/2 a dozen times without issue). So did you find that nugget with a detector or and pan? Peace~Out, Stay Safe !

[@BeADad2447]

When you read, your voice turns into something I can't describe! Like soothing, is it asmr? Have you made an asmr video(your voice sounds therapeutic some times! Thank you for all your videos.

[@BackpackandGear]

I'm guessing this is Northern Nevada? I haven't been in that area yet but I would love to explore it someday! At the end of your video, your energy and enthusiasm reminds me of a child. Good for you! You are enjoying life and that is how it should be!

[@weyou73]

GREAT VIDEO ADVENTURE HANNA ! THANK YOU !

[@HDDynalowrider]

HI Hannah. Raw gold is around 22 karat..24 karat is pure gold. So if you find gold sometimes it's a bit less than the spot price, but nuggets are a premium and you can get more than spot price.

[@davidaven355]

Dear Dr. Straight congratulations on your first gold find now you really know what gold fever means first hand. How a doctor does is of course much more learned however let me still congratulate you ams say I am proud of you that you have graduated. Hooray You are a winner. Job well done. We walk with God and ask Him for everything every day.