Gold panning is challenging, but oh-so-rewarding. The gold panning admission includes a lesson and vial for the base price of $7/kids and $9/adults. You will be panning for real gold out of a waist-high wooden trough located under a shady walnut tree. The general admission gold ore is un-searched and un-screened. The concentrate pan generally contains 15-30 pieces of fine gold
For kids less than 12 years old, consider gem mining. Gem bags or buckets containing ore 'rough' can be purchased and then the contents sluiced using screens and running water. After a few vigorous shakes the colorful gems begin to appear.
• Dogs are allowed on-leash