Day 2: Gem Mountain Public Dig Site in the Rock Creek Area Located off the beaten track approximately two hours outside the capital city of Helena, you will find this gem of a place (pun intended). The famous Rock Creek sapphire mining area located near the town of Philipsburg, MT and has a lot to …
Day 1: Yogo Sapphires: The Great American Gem With the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, travel plans have been altered and in many cases outright cancelled. In honour of Sapphire Month, I created a three part virtual journey to Montana that focuses on the rich sapphire deposits found all over Montana. I hope this virtual …
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