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Join us on an exhilarating journey into the heart of Big Thunder Gold Mine's innovative world! We're thrilled to announce our special feature on Discovery Channel's 'Gold Rush America's Backyard Gold'! Dive into the action as Sandi, the dynamic owner of Big Thunder Gold Mine, and her son, Mike McLain, unveil their groundbreaking never-ending sluicing machine to Dave and the crew.
The spotlight was on Big Thunder Gold Mine during a recent segment of KELOLAND Living.
Watch the segment here.
Our celebration encompasses the history of the Black Hills Gold Rush and its importance to its community and the Keystone area!
Big Thunder Gold Mine (originally named Gold Hill Lode) was discovered in 1892 by two German immigrant miners, W.B. Krupp and J.A. Engle during the Black Hills Gold Rush. For decades, miners would drill into solid rock striking the Lucky Boy and Columbia veins. By 1914, the two had cut 680 feet into the mountain and 240 feet underground. Miners would find
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