Gold Nugget News
Big Thunder Gold Mine Featured on Keloland Living
Big Thunder Gold Mine was featured on KELOLAND Living as one of the Black Hills’ premier family attractions. The segment highlighted our guided underground mine tours, hands-on gold panning experiences, rich mining history, and interactive adventures that make every visit both educational and memorable.
Whether you’re discovering the history of the Black Hills Gold Rush, panning for real gold, or exploring one of the area’s most historic mines, Big Thunder Gold Mine offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
Featured on Discovery Channel's Gold Rush: America's Backyard Gold
Big Thunder Gold Mine was honored to be featured on Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush: America’s Backyard Gold. During the episode, owner Sandi McLain and her son, Mike McLain, showcased their custom continuous sluicing machine to Dave Turin and his crew, highlighting the innovation behind Big Thunder’s gold recovery process.
We’re grateful to Discovery Channel and the Gold Rush team for the opportunity to share our passion for gold mining!