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The Sierra Silver Mine is located in the historic and famous mining town of Wallace, Idaho also called as the “Silver Capital of the World”. The Sierra Silver Mine is the city’s most ancient and productive mine and today attracts visitors who want to witness the rich past and also have a close look at real mining activity carried out in the present.
The Sierra Silver Mine tour presents a unique and exciting prospect to explore the underground world of mining and this is definitely the closest look you can have of a functioning mine. The journey begins with a sixteen seating capacity trolley taking you to the entrance of the mine and in this short trip the history of this over 100 year old mine is narrated. After alighting from the trolley an experienced miner takes over and guides you into the main drift, but only after each one of the tourists has donned the mining gear including the sturdy hats.
It is simply thrilling to get into the real mine, protecting your head from the low ceiling areas, following the curves of the tunnel and exploring the large chambers inside. You also get to see the various mining equipment used in different stages of mining all displayed at a safe distance. The live demonstrations of some of the equipments add value to the trip. You can learn about the dangers of hard- rock mining and the common ailments that miners suffer in their later years. For those who want to know more, the well informed guide answers all your queries on the history of mining and the current trends in the mining industry.
The Sierra Silver Mine tour is an interesting trip for people of all ages.
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