my grandfather kept a log of the trip cross country in 1955. I have scanned it, and typed the text for easier reading.
Friday, October 16, 2015
We all went thru a replica of a gold mine and came out where you for 25c you could pan your own gold which they put in a small vial. The workers are all in costume. Took a ride on the train -narrow gauge- w/old time engine - baggage car and four coaches. Two bandits came thru shooting guns to hold up the train and demanding your valuables. 50c for adults - 25c for children. This must be a gold mine. Next took a ride on the stagecoach. Big Bob sat w/ the driver,- Tommy-myself and young Bob sat on top of the stage coach behind the driver - Kay sat on the top back facing the rear w/Jean and Kathy on either side. Helen and Gladys sat inside the coach w/ Debby and Patty. Four horses - ride lasts less than five minutes. Two mounted bandits held the stage up also. Everybody put their hands up and the driver handed them the mail bag. 50c for grown ups-25c for children. The beauty of this place is that you don't have to spend a cent and still see everything. They have a small natural ampitheatre where free shows are given and all around the top rim are old Conestoga Wagons that still have water barrels axes-shovels all fastened to the sides. Seats inside to watch the performance which we did not see. I could fill a book alone on what there is to see here and actually we didn't get o see it all because were leg weary.. Left about 5PM. Only about half hours drive. An unforgettable experience.
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