The fastest way to turn a regular visit into a “best day ever.”
Choose a mining bag, head to the sluice, and uncover real gemstones, fossils, shark teeth, and more—then take your treasures home.
Make it a full “Unplug & Play” day
Gem Mining pairs perfectly with everything on-site—bounce pillows, pedal karts, tractor train, duck races, chess/checkers, fishing ponds, Charlotte’s Web (giant spider web), obstacle course, Toddler Town, and more.
Best move: Let the kids play first, then do Gem Mining as the “grand finale.”
How Gem Mining Works
1) Pick your bag (scroll down)
2) Pour it into the sluice box and rinse away the sand
3) Sort your finds and take everything home
Choose Your Mining Bag
You keep all finds.
Beginner Bags
Prospector (2 lb) — $5.99
Great starter bag. Gemstone mix + gemstone ID card + take-home bag.
Pay Dirt (3 lb) — $6.99
More gemstones. Gemstone mix + gemstone ID card + take-home bag.
Arrowhead Find (3 lb) — $7.99
Stone arrowheads hidden in sand + take-home bag.
Seashell Find (3 lb) — $7.99
Seashells hidden in sand + seashell ID card + take-home bag.
Fan Favorites
Lucky Strike — $9.99
Big gemstone mix + gemstone ID card + take-home bag.
Fossil Find (3 lb) — $9.99
Fossils + shark teeth + fossil ID card + take-home bag.
Big Treasure Bags
Emerald Strike (5 lb) — $12.99
Gemstone mix + emeralds + gemstone ID card + take-home bag.
Fossil Dig (5 lb) — $12.99
Larger fossil mix, shark teeth, fossil ID card, and take-home bag.
Ultimate “Wow” Bags
Mother Lode (10 lb) — $29.99
A combination of gemstones, fossils, shark teeth, arrowheads, and an amethyst druzy specimen, plus ID cards and take-home bags.
Mega Strike (20 lb) — $49.99
Best for families and groups—share the bag, split the treasures, make a memory.
Perfect for parties, field trips, and groups
Gem Mining is a built-in crowd pleaser because everyone gets a win.
Great for:
- Birthday parties (add mining as the “main event” or a finale)
- School field trips
- Scouts/youth groups
- Church groups/team outings
FAQ
Do we keep what we find?
Yes—everything you uncover is yours.
How long does it take?
Most families spend 15–45 minutes, depending on bag size.
Is it messy?
It’s a water activity—expect happy hands. Quick-dry clothes recommended.
Can kids share a bag?
Yes, but if you want zero arguing, 1 bag per child is the smoothest.
Final CTA
Ready to mine?
Make a day of it and enjoy Nature’s Touch Activity Center!