This new feature is located just west of Helen's One Room Schoolhouse.

Guests may purchase a bag of "rough" which is a bag of sand with genuine gem stones hidden inside.

While at the mining trough, pour the entire bag of rough in a sifter and submerge it in the water. Your "gem stones" will appear.

You will receive a postcard with pictures and names of the gem stones for identification.

An attendant will be located at the mining exhibit for your convenience.

Prices of rough are $4 for a small bag and $6 for a large bag.

Combo packs are available for $10, and that includes one coupon each for a wagon ride, mining, pony rides, pygmy goat feeding and fishing.