Have you ever wanted to try your luck at panning for gold? Now is your chance! Colorado State Parks are inviting would be cold panners to head to Castlewood Canyon State Park on June 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Learn all about the exciting history of gold prospecting at Castlewood Canyon State Park . Participants will enjoy a talk and guided hike along Cherry Creek, while stopping to sift through the dirt with gold pans. Make sure to bring your cameras for photos because everything found at the park must stay at the park – even gold! Hats and sunscreen are also recommended. The program will begin at the Visitor Center.

Good luck to all the perspective gold panners out there. Who knows, you just might pick up and interesting and fun new hobby!