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sedwheathome
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Jun 04, 2016

Black Hills Gold - Panning (for kids) & Shopping for Jewelry

2 part question. 8 yr old boy not interested in digging dinosaurs BUT LOVES "gem mining" :-) Looking for a nice place while in the Black Hills area/Rapid City to Deadwood to Custer areas for him to ...
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SDcampowneroper
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Jun 04, 2016
Wades gold mill near Hill City for panning, Rapid City pawn shops for jewelry. Look particularly for Lamdstroms tri color gold, even heavily worn, Landstroms factory will make it look new for you for free.
Dont miss visiting Presidential Pawn.

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