gold mining.

Thursday (1/28) we went to the Consolidated Gold Mine.  They say it was the site of America's first gold rush.  We got a lesson on panning for gold. Then we each got to try panning for gold on our own.  We only found a few flecks of gold in each pan but, it was pretty interesting to see the whole process.  We were told that our gold was probably worth a combined total of $4 or $5.  I guess we won't be retiring anytime soon. :) 
We then got an underground tour of the mine.  We were taken 60 feet below the ground where the actual mine is.  It was complete with all the old tools they used as well as a few bats...ewww!  Check out our pics!