While researching Leadville, I stumbled across the National Mining Hall of Fame Museum. As it turns out, there is a “Mining in Society” merit badge for Scouts and you get free admission if you are working on the badge. We took that opportunity to go see something unique and the kids completed nearly all of the merit badge.
I found the exhibit on the Colorado Gold Rush very interesting. It was definitely my favorite part.
One of the best things I saw during the visit was the kids trying to balance this scale. They worked at it together for ten minutes until the arms were equal, and they were very excited to get it right.
The museum was very well done and I am glad we went. Afterwards, we drove out to see some of the remains of Camp Hale, a US Army training facility for the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Not much is left, but it is still a unique piece of history.
We spent the rest of the day relaxing at the condo. It was a great day with the family in beautiful Colorado!