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Gem Mining

Pan and sift through your mining rough and uncover gemstones, emeralds, shells, and arrowheads based on your selection. Lucky miners get to keep what they find!

A miner sifts for gems at the High Trek Chelan mining sluice

An Adventure Through the Mining Sluice

Gem mining is an exciting activity that involves searching for hidden treasures through the use of the mining sluice. This offers miners a hands-on experience that connects them with nature and geology. Using our Educational ID Postcards, you'll be able to identify where findings are found around the world!

It's not only a fun and educational activity for families and groups but also a rewarding one, as lucky miners get to keep what they find. Every find includes:

  • 5 different options of mining rough
  • Educational ID Postcards specific to each mining rough
  • Personal keepsake bags to take home all the treasures you find

Add-ons for parties are available at checkout.

Mining Rough Options

"Mining rough" is the enriched sand and gravel mix you pour into the sluice and sift for treasure - every bag is different, and everything you find is yours to keep. All finds are available in-store and online.

Arrowheads uncovered from High Trek Chelan mining rough

Arrowhead Find

$9/bag

Arrowhead mining offers an exciting, hands-on adventure where participants sift through enriched material to uncover realistic arrowheads and artifacts.

Keepsake bag & ID postcard included

Bags of paydirt mining rough ready for the sluice

Paydirt

$9/bag

Paydirt gives participants the opportunity to sift through enriched mining rough to discover a variety of precious and semi-precious stones.

Keepsake bag & ID postcard included

Colorful seashells found while mining at High Trek Chelan

Seashell Find

$9/bag

Seashell mining invites adventurers to sift through enriched material to uncover vibrant, ocean-inspired seashells and marine treasures.

Keepsake bag & ID postcard included

Emeralds and gemstones from the Emerald Strike mining rough

Emerald Strike

Fan favorite

$15/bag

Lucky miners will not only find gemstones but emeralds, which are exclusive to this rough.

Keepsake bag & ID postcard included

A jackpot of gems and treasures from the Mother Lode rough

Mother Lode

Best value

$30/bag

Hit the jackpot with the Mother Lode and find hidden treasures that are rare in our mining rough! The most gems, the rarest finds, and the biggest wow when you empty your sluice.

Keepsake bag & ID postcard included

Planning a Field Trip or Group Outing?

Gem mining is a favorite add-on for school field trips, camps, scout troops, and youth groups. Groups save 20% with 7 or more guests, and our team can set up rough packages for your whole crew at a group rate.

Make a Day of It

Gem mining pairs perfectly with the rest of the park. Add a climb on the ropes course or throw axes with the whole family and turn a fun hour into a full adventure day.

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