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Mine Tour Suggestions? |
  Apr 8 2012, 06:16 PM
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My ex-girlfriend's birthday is coming up later this month and she said she wanted to go on a mine tour.
Wondering if any of you have recommendations for the Idaho Springs area. We looked at the Phoenix Mine and the Argo Mine websites... they BOTH look good. Anyone been to either of these or know of another that's better? Thanks. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Apr 8 2012, 08:22 PM
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 Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 130 Joined: 15-December 10 From: Castle Rock Member No.: 7,475 |
QUOTE (swizz @ Apr 8 2012, 07:16 PM)  My ex-girlfriend's birthday is coming up later this month and she said she wanted to go on a mine tour. Wondering if any of you have recommendations for the Idaho Springs area. We looked at the Phoenix Mine and the Argo Mine websites... they BOTH look good. Anyone been to either of these or know of another that's better? Thanks. been to Phoenix, it was worth it for sure guide was nice and tour has some good gold in the leftover pillars. I would suggest bringing a headlamp if you have one the lighting is minimal as it's solar powered. |
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Apr 9 2012, 10:18 AM
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 Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 6-February 04 Member No.: 84 |
A real good one in the Cripple Creek area is the Molly Kathleen Mine.
http://www.goldminetours.com/goldminetours.com/Home.html I guarantee, phew, I had to look that up, that you will love it! I took my kids on the tour about 30 years ago and it was great. They drop you down 1,000 feet in a tiny elevator. It's really neat! Leonard |
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Apr 9 2012, 05:37 PM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
Thanks yous guys!
 The Molly Kathleen is definitely on my wish list. It's too far away for this trip though. I'm gonna start with the Phoenix and I have a good head lamp (didn't even think of that, thanks!). Am I allowed to take pictures in there? -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Apr 9 2012, 07:03 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 6-February 04 Member No.: 84 |
QUOTE (swizz @ Apr 9 2012, 05:37 PM) Thanks yous guys! The Molly Kathleen is definitely on my wish list. It's too far away for this trip though. I'm gonna start with the Phoenix and I have a good head lamp (didn't even think of that, thanks!). Am I allowed to take pictures in there? I did when we took the tour during the Miners Rally way back when. I worked with the owner, Al Mosch back in 1970 at Beech Aircraft in Boulder. We were manufacturing the redesigned oxygen tanks for Apollo 14, 15, and 16. Leonard |
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Apr 9 2012, 08:09 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 27-June 11 From: Summit County, CO Member No.: 21,601 |
The mine tour near Ouray is really great too - you ride over half a mile underground on a mine train!
-------------------- www.findingGOLDinColorado.com - my website with info on where to dig and where to see Colorado's gold mining history.
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Apr 10 2012, 09:28 AM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,187 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE (leonard @ Apr 9 2012, 07:03 PM) I did when we took the tour during the Miners Rally way back when. I worked with the owner, Al Mosch back in 1970 at Beech Aircraft in Boulder. We were manufacturing the redesigned oxygen tanks for Apollo 14, 15, and 16. Leonard The rally we had in 04' was definately a blast and was spread out to several great locations like The Phoenix! I never knew that about you and Al Leonard.... fantastic! We learn something new everyday, thanks.  Al is a great guy to know.Warning: Just don't let them talk her into rubbing the fertility rock that is on the mine tour. Al says "it makes weard things happen"   I recommend trying to hit all as time provides, as they are all great in their own way with great Colorado mining history! Have a great time Chris and tell her "Happy Birthday" from us. -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
and participation opens the door to opportunity. Discover your prospecting independence & success! ColoradoProspector.com Owner/Webmaster Core team member ♥  |
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Apr 11 2012, 06:53 AM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Apr 10 2012, 09:28 AM) I recommend trying to hit all as time provides, as they are all great in their own way with great Colorado mining history! I want to! I'll post pics from the Phoenix if they let me take em. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Apr 11 2012, 09:03 AM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 27-June 11 From: Summit County, CO Member No.: 21,601 |
Another good one: the mining museum in Creede is in a custom built real underground 'mine'. Fun!
-------------------- www.findingGOLDinColorado.com - my website with info on where to dig and where to see Colorado's gold mining history.
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May 3 2012, 02:37 AM
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 Master Mucker Group: Members Posts: 1,439 Joined: 22-February 04 Member No.: 98 |
QUOTE (Kevin In Centennial @ Apr 9 2012, 07:09 PM) The mine tour near Ouray is really great too - you ride over half a mile underground on a mine train! Been in there several times back in the late 80s. Great tour. -------------------- Today's socio-political climate is rock solid proof that Adam and Eve weren't prospectors.
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