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High Desert Gems & Minerals, founded in 1995, provides quality natural gemstones from our mines in the western United States, including Nevada, Oregon, and California. Join us in the wild west for an unforgettable outdoor gemstone mining experience. Dig gemstones will learn about the formation of these gemstones from a geologist during a fun-packed rock digging adventure.
Our Himalaya Tourmaline Mine and Spectrum Sunstone Mine were both recently featured on Travel Channel’s CASH & TREASURES show.
NEW: Our turquoise mines will be open to the public for gem digging starting Spring 2010!!!!!!!
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Himalaya Tourmaline Mine
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 As seen on Travel Channel’s Cash & Treasures
Dig pink and green tourmalines from the world famous Himalaya Mine! Cabins, camping and RV hookups available. Open year round, thursday - monday, 10am -3pm, $75 per adult, 12 - 15 yrs 1/2 price, under 12 yrs free. Please: Do NOT “Map quest” the Himalaya Mine - you will get lost! Click here for details!
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Spectrum Sunstone Mine
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 As seen on Travel Channel’s Cash & Treasures
Dig, screen, or pick off our conveyor belt for Oregon’s state gemstones and rare Red Labradorite. Tipi and cabin accommodations, also free RV parking and free camping! Open May 10th - October 15th, 9am - 5pm. Please: Click here for details!
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Turquoise Mine Digging
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 Dig and screen for blue-green turquoise from tailings ore pile at one of our scenic turquoise mines in Nevada. Summer trips by reservation only: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We meet at 10 am, then caravan to the mine. The dig ends at 3 pm. The terrain is very rugged and four wheel drive with clearance is very recommended. The cost is $100 per person, no children 15 years old or younger. Pets are welcome. Bring your shovel, gloves, pick, bucket, and sun hat. Also, don’t forget to stop by our rock shop in Walker Lake, NV to purchase a 5 gallon bucket of high-grade turquoise bearing ore, $100.00 per bucket. Please email us to place your reservation.
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Western Gem Tours
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 Five day exhausting rock/gem collecting adventure! $1850 per person. Reservations required, as well as 4 person minimum sign up. Many gems are found during this dirty adventure. Please send an email for more info and: Click here for details.
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(775) 830-5797 or (775) 772-7724 - call or text
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