While visiting Cook Forest State Park, we invite you to come and pan for gems at our covered flumes. Choosing from our salted bags or buckets, you will enjoy identifying gems found from around the world.

At Parker's you can pan for gems, such as Aventurine, Quartz, Peridot, Ruby, Raspberry Quartz, Topaz, Rose Quartz, Crystal Points, Sapphire, Obsidian, Smoky Quartz, Moon Stone, Amethyst, Emerald, Fluorite, Ammonite, Calcite, Citrine, Pyrite and Garnet; Fossils such as Amber, Trilobites, Petrified Wood, Sea Clams, Ammonite, sharks teeth, Horn Coral, Coral, Gastropod, Sea Urchins and more; including Arrowheads.

Experience what it was like years ago to discover Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Garnets, Amethyst, Crystals, Fool’s Gold, and much more.

Fun for All Ages! Rain or shine!