Treasure Hunt! A big day! Durangite/Bixbyite/Geodes May 16th, 2026

A long and fun filled 3 Site Mineral Collecting Adventure

We will be doing the durangite site in the morning, the Solar Wind Claim for bixbyite & topaz in the afternoon, and then Dugway geodes later in the day. All three are private claims and very productive. You will not leave empty handed. 

There is a weight limit of 4 pounds on the geodes. More can be purchased at a wholesale price. 

Note this is a price drop from last years $325.

Difficulty Level:

• On a scale of 1 to 3 this is a 3. We do not recommend kids under 12.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
• Location: Thomas Range, Juab County, Utah.
• Cost: $300
• Capacity: Limited to about 50 people
• Age Restriction: Kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult.
• Specific details will be emailed out the Monday prior

Vehicle Requirements:

• Car with good tires required. You'll have to "buddy" up with someone with a truck
• High clearance vehicle necessary
• 4WD recommended for best access at the Solar Wind Claim.

What's Included:

• Access to multiple historic mining areas
• Expert guidance from someone with 35+ years experience at this location
• Mineral identification assistance
• Take home everything you find
  

What to Bring:

• Rock hammer and chisel
• Bucket or two for specimens
• Material to wrap specimens in (toilet paper, foil, paper towels, small containers)
• Shovel (optional but recommended)
• Hand lens (essential for micro minerals)
• Food and water for the day
• Appropriate hiking gear and sturdy boots

Trip Focus & Difficulty:

• Collecting Style: Everything possible from garden-type digging in the dumps to heavy hammer & chisel from solid rock
• Physical Demand: Strenuous hiking required
• Digging: Hard digging not necessary, but be prepared for physical activity
• Skill Level: Mineral identification background helpful, or come ready to ask lots of questions!

What You'll Find:

This area is renowned for unusual and rare micro minerals. There are loads of beautiful specimens just waiting to be discovered among the hundreds of old mining areas to be explore. Perfect for serious collectors interested in micro minerals and rare finds + some just beautiful rocks.

This is described as "one of my most favorite places on earth" by Rick with over 35 years of collecting experience here.