Recent History

Even though the Adventure closed for mining, the story has not ended.

Since the 1970's, the Adventure has been open on and off for tours. Jack and Margaret Neph purchased Adventure Mine in 1972 and began giving tours in 1973 and continued until the mid 1980's. Their son, John Neph and his wife Winnie began tours here in the late 1990's and stopped in 2003.

The current owners purchased the mine in 2004 and opened it for tours in 2005. They have expanded tours to include the Prospector's Tour and Miner's Tour.

The current Adventure Mine Owners: Matthew, Victoria, and Eleanor Portfleet.

Also Henry Portfleet, our most helpful employee. Click here to see Henry's own page.

In 2010, an addition to the gift shop was added. For the most frequent updates on the Adventure Mine, visit our Facebook page.

The gift shop in the 1990's courtesy of pasty.com.

Addition to the gift shop underway in May 2010.

John Neph, a previous owner on the gift shop steps.

Mrs. Neph, in front of the ice cave.

Some of our guides, same place, 30 years later.