This was the BEST little Gold Mine Visit. Perfect for families, especially for older toddlers or elementary aged kids. A little wet and chilly so make sure the kids bring a jacket for the tour. Super educational. We got to pick out our hard hats before the trip and the bathroom facility was super clean. Some of the mine was blocked off due to old flooding from the mining company, but the main shaft featured Purple & Blue Smithsonite as well as a Quartz & Gold vein running through the mine. Our tour guide turned off the lights and lit a candle just as the miners would have done. The 1hr panning for gold was super fun and we got to keep the tiny treasures that we found. Ten out of five stars!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐