Big Thunder Gold Mine Keystone South Dakota

Big Thunder Gold Mine

www.bigthundermine.com
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Big Thunder Gold Mine has an original tour which lasts 45-55 minutes and was founded in 1892. You see the largest display of mining equipment in the …

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Dec 17, 2024
Ever wanted to go gold mining...this is your chance. After your tour of an old Gold mine and an educational less on the life of a miner, you get to pan for real gold. It is way harder that it looks…Full review by TinyTownQueen
Sep 11, 2024
What a great way to spend the afternoon!!! Toured the mine and then panned for gold. Staff were EXCEPTIONALLY helpful and friendly, we had an absolute laugh. Definitely recommend!Full review by MidlandsCassy
Sep 10, 2024
Had a great time doing the 4 hour panning tour on their own claim. Jake was a great host and really explained everything very well. Did the tour of the mine on the day with the family on the day I b…Full review by jeroena144
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Big Thunder Gold Mine is an exciting attraction in Keystone that is ideal for the entire family. When in town, take an immersive tour of the o…
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Hello, Can we walk from the Keystone train depot to the mine ?
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Sorry, but I don't know. We rented a car because there were so many places we wanted to see.
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Answer by boham2017 · May 10, 2023
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Can you take the dogs on the tour or what are the restric? We are traveling through and would love to try this out but will …
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Can you take the dogs on the tour or what are the restric? We are traveling through and would love to try this out but will have a puppy with us.
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So I called to verify what we can do and they let dogs everywhere on site except restaurant they just ensure there is no one with allergies on your tour before you go! So …
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So I called to verify what we can do and they let dogs everywhere on site except restaurant they just ensure there is no one with allergies on your tour before you go! So excited we get to experience it all with the pup!
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I realized after I asked my first question that I wasn't specific about what kind of panning we were thinking of doing. …
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I realized after I asked my first question that I wasn't specific about what kind of panning we were thinking of doing. We've already decided that we don't have the 4 or 8 hours free to go out to the claim (on this trip), so I really wanted to know if the on site panning in the troughs is worth the time? Meaning, do you find more than just a couple small flakes of gold? Can you also find gems or just gold? Our other option is Black Hills Caverns. Thanks!
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We found flakes, but my kids - ages 14, 13 loved it and had a great time. There is a separate bag you can buy to pan for gems.
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Is Big Thunder Gold Mine a real Black Hills Gold Mine?
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Yes! Big Thunder Gold Mine is an authentic Black Hills Gold Mine which was excavated during the Black Hills Gold Rush of the late 1800’s. Head over to...
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