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Looking for something interesting to do this weekend? Here are some fun choices of things to do at Lake Anna State Park.

Friday, June 13

1 pm Panning for Gold Free

2 pm Goldmine Tour **

4 pm Story Time in the Woods **

7:30 pm Campfire

Saturday, June 14

1 pm Panning for Gold Free

2 pm Goldmine Tour **

4 pm Operation Nature **Share an appreciation of our world and its environment with others through a “make it and take it” community service project!

7:30 pm Movie Free – Meet at the Visitor Center.  The Lorax by Dr.Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel

 

 Sunday, June 15

 1 pm Stampmill Sam’s Gold Adventure $5pp

** These program fees are $2 pp, $6 per family

 

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  1. gold panning says:

    gold panning…

    Good post. I am looking into these issues on my blog….

  2. Two or three years ago there was a all day gold panning class at the state park for around $50.00 per person. It was a great class and so much fun. I have been out of the area for the last two years and I was wondering if that class was available.

  3. kateelim says:

    Here are two activities that might interest you. Have fun.

    May 30, 2009 Panning For Gold 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Try your hand at panning for gold as park interpreter gives a panning demonstration. Register the day of program at the visitor center. FREE Location – Meet at the park’s visitor center. Phone – (540) 854-6245

    May 30, 2009 Goodwin Goldmine Tour 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tour the ruins of the Goodwin Goldmine as you learn the history of gold in Spotsylvania County. Please register the day of tour. FEE: $3 per person, $8 per family. Location – Meet at the park’s Visitor Center Phone – (540) 854-6245

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