Earth Treasures Tours Covid-19 Update CLICK HERE
“Your experience is everything to us. Earth Treasures Tours greatly appreciates you.”
That’s why we have implemented a new strategy to our tours.
With respect to your health and safety, we are launching our new personalized private group tours (Families, private schools, clubs, corp parties and churches,…). I am also proud to announce to you, tours will have snacks and bottled water for $1. Even better, bring a lunch to picnic at our panning location.
Let the fun begin.
See you soon!
Suellen Barnhard,
Owner and Guide.
Come explore the history of the 1859 gold discovery that became known as the “Richest Square Mile on Earth.” Travel by van with our local professional guide and listen to the…
Explore the ” Richest Square Mile on Earth” historic Gregory Diggins, ghost towns, mine ruins, and Masonic graveyard.
Come explore the history of the 1859 gold discovery that became known as the “Richest Square Mile on Earth.” Travel by van with our local professional guide and listen to the stories behind the people and see the places that made history in Colorado’s early mining country. Learn about Colorado mining history and gain an appreciation for current facts and laws that govern the industry today. Experience the deep and rich American mining history of Central City. Visit the famous Gregory Diggings, ghost towns, and mine ruins, and enjoy scenic views along the way.
Scenic van tours are combined with panning — where you can keep the treasures you find — and a visit to an underground mine to experience a true mining adventure. Lots of exciting history and loads of fun makes a memorable outing.
Founded in 1859 during the Pike’s Peak gold rush, Central City was once considered the richest square mile on earth. As a federally designated historic mining district, the area is still rich in legends and old mining sites. Join Earth’s Treasures Tours for a fun-filled educational trip into the exciting past of Colorado’s mining heyday.
Gregory Diggings is just one of the many sites of interest on Earth Treasures Tours. Gregory Gulch was the original strike of gold that brought miners to the Central City-Black Hawk area. The memorial sign erected at the site reads:
*Join special guest historians on the tour: Events to be announced on our website & Facebook Page
