📜 Monument to mining history, home to the largest existing electric shovel in the world.
🔍 Located in West Mineral, Kansas, it also functions as a campground.

Why Go

⛏️ Explore a gargantuan 11 million pound electric shovel
⬆️ Climb the 16-story boom (wind permitting)
📚 Learn about the revitalized mining industry of the 60s
🏕️ Doubles as a campground for visitors

Tips

🌬️ Best to climb the boom when the wind is low.

Cost

💰 Adults $10, seniors/military $9, children (6-12) $5.50, under 5 free.

Hours

🕒 Open daily 9 am-4 pm, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.