It’s hard to argue against the fact that the world has undergone a massive tech revolution in the past decade. If you’re a parent, you’ve undoubtedly felt the impact of that revolution as you notice how much screen time your kids spend on their phones, tablets, and laptops. Perhaps you’ve been racking your brain on how to get them off their screens and involved in something more hands-on. Well, rack no more. Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures offers the perfect setting for your kids to indulge in these exciting activities.
Search for Pirate Treasure at Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures
If you were a Peter Pan fan as a kid, you probably had fantasies of going on treasure hunts and finding that prized chest full of rubies, diamonds, and emeralds. At Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures, your kids can live out that fantasy as they embark on an imaginary treasure hunt and take home any treasure trove they discover. There are two pirate treasure packages to choose from, Calico Jack and Black Beard, although the latter offers a fuller experience. Both packages offer a unique variety of pirate treasures, including minerals, sparkling gems, shore shells, loot coins, and even the remains of Davy Jones’ bones. The treasure packages are ideal for kids aged 5 to 17 and take at least 10 minutes to complete.
The Dinosaur Hunter
There’s something about the Jurassic age that captures the heart and mind. At the Jurassic Jungle Digging Station, your kids can enjoy an invigorating adventure as they experience the sights and sounds of a Jurassic jungle. The landscape features various creatures, including triceratops, and there’s even a waterfall with a Tyrannosaurus Rex! The area has lots of elements to create an exhilarating digging experience where your kids can discover fossils and different kinds of gems buried underneath the soft smooth sand. There are two adventures available, The Raptor and the T-Rex, with the T-Rex adventure offering a more thrilling experience. The best part is kids three years and older can take part, and after collecting all their fossils, nearby tables offer an excellent spot to sit and sort their Jurassic treasures.
Space Exploration
At Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures, your little ones can take to space without even leaving the atmosphere! The Extraterrestrial Cosmic Cave provides a detailed recreation of a space galaxy where your kids get to seek secret treasures immersed in the stars. The package has a unique variety of color-enhanced minerals and semi-precious gems as well as an exotic item that’s not on earth. This fun-filled adventure is best suited for kids aged five and older and those at least three feet tall for easy access to different cave pockets. Remember, Space Exploration isn’t just for kids. Adults can also join in on the fun and experience the thrill of a treasure hunt in the depths of space with these Big Bear family activities.
Pan for Real Gold
For parents with teenagers, Gold Panning offers a great opportunity to learn more about the intricacies of gold panning, a practice that goes way back to the 1800s. There are lessons on how to process and extract gold personally by panning the same way the settlers did it back in the day. The Ghost Town Gold Pay Dirt is hand-gathered from a gold mining district and is known to produce 200 percent more gold than conventional pay dirt. This activity is ideal for teens aged 15 and over and takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. If you’re interested in trying it at home, you can order a Ghost Town Gold Pay Dirt and Pan set and get panning without leaving the house.
The Gold Mine Gift Shop
After all the fun-filled Big Bear family activities, feel free to stop at the gift shop for a plethora of rocks and minerals. The mine cave offers a series of amazing displays with distinctive items that will leave you awestruck. Additionally, there’s a wide variety of jewelry, toys, home decor, and other gifts you can grab for yourself or a loved one. The gift shop has plenty of budget-friendly items that suit both kids and adults and is a nice complement to the diversely themed activities.
Book Your Big Bear Cabin Today
Big Bear offers tons of family fun and is a fan-favorite holiday destination for thousands of visitors yearly. Aside from the beauty and serenity of the area, there are plenty of activities to enjoy with your family. Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures offers a unique experience geared more toward kids. You can choose from ten mining-themed activities and have your kids indulge in practical yet fun tasks. Contact us today to book your Big Bear vacation rental and explore our list of impeccable cabins. From lakefront to mountain view cabins and condos, there are plenty of options to meet your vacation needs.
