I found your statement a little strange [ nice drive but disappointing, very beautiful but nothing to see] this statement seems to contradict it's self. You were greeted by myself or a staff told our history if you took the time to listen to it. You were then explained you could look around at our restored mine buildings and cabins also tour our mine related museum free and look at rocks, mineral and fossils from all around the world you were never ask to buy but were told that i operate strictly off of our sales and any donation that are left. If you have ever gone into a rock shop you would know our prices on rocks are more than reasonable, none of which you were ever ask to buy our ever ask for a direct donation. If you got nothing from your visit i'm sorry for so many other men,women and children have and for that i am thankful. I have read some of your other reviews and find a lot more negative than positive maybe the problem lies else where! Jack Morris owner