It’s “Museum Weekend” at PeakRadar.com, and this
historical locale has reason to celebrate: Today kicked off the 2012 Gem and
Mineral Show at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (WMMI)…just in time
for a full weekend of fun! On Saturday and Sunday, visitors of WMMI will enjoy rock exhibits, gold
panning, geological lectures, and how-to demonstrations given to help you
become a rock hound.
On Saturday, audiences will get the chance to see the only
known operational Stamp Mill in the U.S., hard at work at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Don’t miss this
literally thunderous occasion, which happens only twice each year. Plus, check out this awesome display of turquoise works, on
hand from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science:
This particular event sticks out in my mind,
because I learned from Brad, a WMMI employee about the importance of
understanding where our resources are coming from. I was shocked to hear some
of the “positive alternatives” I work into my lifestyle might not actually be
the best course. I won’t get in to particulars here, but I do suggest that
everyone visit WMMI this weekend. You’ll be amazed to learn how many of our
everyday products contain rocks (most of which can be found in our own, Pikes
Peak backyard)! What a reality check.
And, don’t forget to drop off your email address in our
PeakRadar.com bowl at the front desk. Any new subscribers to our weekly
PeakRadar Picks eBlast will be entered to win a $50 gift card to be used in
Downtown Colorado Springs!
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