Kern County: Gold Panning Experience
ID: GYG931228-1454425
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Pan for gold in the Caliente Creek on a gold panning experience. Learn about the history of gold mining in the area from your guide and see free range cattle as you breathe in the fresh air.
Pan for gold in the creek of a rich gold mining town. Enjoy nature, see free-range cattle, breathe fresh air, and feel the crisp water along Caliente Creek.
Gold panning, or simply panning, is a form of placer mining and traditional mining that extracts gold from a placer deposit using a pan. The process is one of the simplest ways to extract gold, and is popular with geology enthusiasts especially because of its low cost and relative simplicity.
It's a great activity for all ages and is a fun and unique way to spend time on a beautiful stretch of water. Typical small sizes of panned gold are called fines, flakes, and small pickers. Larger nuggets are rare, but even small amounts of gold are worth money.
Highlights
- Feel the rush of excitement as you pan for gold in the Caliente Creek
- Learn about the history of gold mining in the area from your guide
- Enjoy a fun and unique way to spend time on a beautiful stretch of water
- See free range cattle and breathe in the fresh air of the great outdoors
- Discover the process of panning for gold and try it for yourself
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable and waterproof shoes
Bring sunscreen and insect repellent
Consider bringing a snack and water
Check weather conditions before your visit
Be prepared for physical activity
INCLUDED
- Gold panning equipment
- Opportunity to find gold
- Beautiful natural surroundings
- Interaction with free range cattle
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the site
- Meals and drinks
- Personal mining equipment
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
