The Gold Fever! expedition at the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center transports explorers right into the heart of California’s 1849 Gold Rush, offering both education and excitement. Participants learn about the daily life of 49ers—staking claims, the pivotal roles women played, and the transforming impact of gold fever on California’s history and economy. Hands-on gold panning lets students unearth their own nuggets and mineral specimens, often leaving with a small treasure to call their own . With a cost of $12.50 per explorer, this immersive field expedition also spotlights geology, mining techniques, and local ecosystems, complemented by interaction with live critters at the Critter Corner. As one Reddit user noted after trying gold panning in Southern California:

Cost – $12.50 per Explorer.

This Expedition complements CA History Social Science Standards – HSS4.3.3; HSS4.3.4; HSS4.4.2