Plumas-Eureka State Park Association presents Gold Discovery Days on July 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Plumas-Eureka State Park in Blairsden. Step back in time to the California Gold Rush with tours of an assay office, wood-working area, blacksmith shop and Moriarty House, an historic miner’s residence.
There will be gold-panning, wool-spinning and candle-making activities; wagon rides on July 20; children’s archeological dig and games; guided hikes to the original gold discovery site and a raffle fundraiser. Sierra Smokeshow will provide a barbeque on both days. On July 21 there will be a Rotary pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. with live music; breakfast tickets are $12 online. | pespa.org
