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Borrego Springs, California
Claim this place to tell your story your way.
Peg Leg Smith was a colorful 19th-century character known for his tall tales and supposed discovery of a lost gold mine in the California desert.
Visitors traditionally add a rock to the pile for good luck in finding their own treasure, continuing a quirky tradition started by Peg Leg Smith himself.
The monument is a simple stone cairn, reflecting the rugged and adventurous spirit of the desert prospectors.
His tales of hidden gold have sparked numerous expeditions and treasure hunts, captivating adventurers for generations.
Every year, storytellers gather to spin their own tall tales, celebrating the legacy of Peg Leg Smith's legendary storytelling.
