Gemstone and Arrowhead Mining Sluice

Bengtson’s Gemstone Mining Sluice is one of the many attractions at the pumpkin farm that you don’t want to miss. Experience the RUSH, the same rush that Americans felt in the wild west as they panned for gold. Water rushes from the water tower, down a trough (known as a mining sluice), then you can use the specially designed sifting boxes to allow the water to uncover your riches. There are three different treasure bags of mining “rough” or sand from the mine available.

Each bag will be certain to have a good assortment of gemstones or ancient arrowheads.  The mining rough, from our most productive mine here at Bengtson’s, even has been turning out a great deal of beautiful Emeralds gems. Once you finish uncovering what treasures your bag of rough mine material has in store for you, there is an identification chart that you can use to determine just how diverse and beautiful your bounty happens to be. This hands-on family activity is a great opportunity for the group to sort out the gems with the kids. This is a great learning experience, that will lead to tons of fun. So, come feel the rush that our American Ancestors felt as they worked hard for the hope of finding just a few gems, here at Bengtson’s you are sure to strike it rich each time.Gemstone mining bag including:

• 9+ oz. of gemstone mix
• 5 lbs of sand
• Educational gemstone ID postcard
• Take home collection bag
• Personalized labels for collection bag and mining rough bag

Three Varieties to choose from

 3 lbs  Gemstone Mix from the abandoned bountiful Bengtson Burrows:

6+oz. of gemstone mix

3 lbs sand

Educational gemstone ID postcard

Take home collection bag

Personalized labels for collection bag and mining rough bag

Archaeological Arrowhead  mining bag includes:

• Approximately 7 stone arrowheads
• 3 lbs of sand
• Take home collection bag
• Personalized labels for collection bag and mining rough bag

Emerald Strike mining bag includes:

• 6+ oz. of gemstone mix
• 3+ oz. of emeralds
• 5 lbs of sand
• Educational gemstone ID postcard
• Take home collection bag
• Personalized labels for collection bag and mining rough bag