Passion Explorer
Montana · Gemstone & Mineral Hunting
Called the Sapphire State for its Yogo sapphires with dig sites at Philipsburg, Helena, and Rock Creek. Activities include bucket dirt digs and gravel washing with an 80% success rate in finding sapphires alongside garnets and agates. Family-friendly infrastructure rated 7/10 with daily costs $100-250. Equipment usually provided and heat treatment available on-site.
Destination Overview
Called the Sapphire State for its Yogo sapphires with dig sites at Philipsburg, Helena, and Rock Creek. Activities include bucket dirt digs and gravel washing with an 80% success rate in finding sapphires alongside garnets and agates. Family-friendly infrastructure rated 7/10 with daily costs $100-250. Equipment usually provided and heat treatment available on-site.
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- Best season
- Summer
- Difficulty
- 6
- Region
- USA, Montana
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