Newbie and 2 kids visiting CO

[wendysox]

I have been reading through many posts and some of the info is not so recent. Was looking for any advice. Me and two teens. (girls: 13 & 15) coming to Colorado for a week from March 30th- April 8th. We are staying 2 days in Denver and then the rest of the time in Silverthorne. The girls are competing with their snowboards at Copper Mountain. But we have a couple free days. We might visit Leadville to go to the prospecting Museum.

Last year, we visited the Argo mine and bought 2 pans. We also have bought a Gold Rush Nugget Bucket. We have watched many videos.

I have read about Cache Creek, Fairplay, and even some places near Denver.

Does anyone have some good advice for what our best bet might be.

Also....off topic: Does anyone have any horseback riding suggestions?

Thanks, Aunt Wendy

 

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[KevinInColorado]

Given your timing, it'll be too early for mountain prospecting I think. Instead do your prospecting in metro Denver. You can read about several sites on my blog at www.findinggoldincolorado.com

The equipment you have will serve you well

Be sure to bring shovels and buckets for all

 

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[GoldpannerDave]

I have been reading through many posts and some of the info is not so recent. Was looking for any advice. Me and two teens. (girls: 13 & 15) coming to Colorado for a week from March 30th- April 8th. We are staying 2 days in Denver and then the rest of the time in Silverthorne. The girls are competing with their snowboards at Copper Mountain. But we have a couple free days. We might visit Leadville to go to the prospecting Museum.

Last year, we visited the Argo mine and bought 2 pans. We also have bought a Gold Rush Nugget Bucket. We have watched many videos.

I have read about Cache Creek, Fairplay, and even some places near Denver.

Does anyone have some good advice for what our best bet might be.

Also....off topic: Does anyone have any horseback riding suggestions?

Thanks, Aunt Wendy

KevinInColorado is right; stay in metro Denver to pan or sluice. I would see the National Mining Museum in Leadville and probably the Matchless Mine also (which is a few bucks more when you get the ticket to the Museum. Partly that depends of the depth of interest of your girls.

I don't know about horses much here, but the Air Force Academy Stables has rentals with rides into the Pike National Forest. You may have to have a military connection to use the facilities; I don't know. You could also visit the Air Force Academy Chapel and Visitors Center.