Our mining operation replicates the sluice mining that was done during the California Gold Rush between 1848-1855.

Sluice mining is a method of separating and recovering gold from the gravel by the use of running water. Sluices are the long, narrow wooden boxes that water passes through.

Gold mining still takes place today throughout the western United States.

Instead of searching for gold at Carolyn’s, our mining bags allow guests to look for gems and rocks.

Our Carousel was purchased from Worlds of Fun in 2017. It was one of the original rides put in at the park by Lamar Hunt!

It was made in 1964 by the Allan Herschell Company, Inc. in North Tonawanda, NY.

Carousels rotate on a stationary center pole and are powered by electric motors. There are cranks connected to horse hangars and moves the horses up and down as the carousel rotates.