| Crawford, Nebraska, Fairburn Agates & Fluorescent Watermelon Chalcedony |
10/04/2025 10:00 AM |
We will be joining the Flatirons Mineral Club on a hunt for Watermelon Chalcedony, petrified wood, Fairburn agates, tons of fluorescent minerals, and more! |
| Lake George 25th Annual Gem and Mineral Show |
08/15/2025 09:00 AM |
Lake George Gem and Mineral Show in: Lake George Colorado! |
| Topaz Mountain Colorado |
08/02/2025 08:50 AM |
We will be going to Joe Dorris's Topaz mine outside of Lake George in the Tarryall region |
| Last Chance Mine - Creede With LGGMc |
07/26/2025 09:00 AM |
We will being joining the Lake George Gem and Mineral Club in Creede Colorado and potentially a few other areas. Let's go see the Last Chance Mine! |
| Rocky Mountain High Claims with Flatirons Mineral Club |
07/19/2025 08:50 AM |
We will heading up to the CSMS club claims: Rocky Mountain High 1 and 2 with the Flatirons Mineral Club as our guests! |
| Smoky Hawk Mine |
07/18/2025 08:45 AM |
(FRIDAY) We are visiting the Dorris family's world-famous Smoky Hawk Mine! |
| Hartsel Blue Barite |
06/14/2025 08:40 AM |
A family friendly and easy trip to the classic Blue Barite location right outside Hartsel Colorado. |
| Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show |
06/06/2025 10:00 AM |
Support us at CSMS's 61st annual Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show! |
| April Fools Claim |
05/31/2025 08:50 AM |
(Tentative Date) CSMS April Fools Claim - Lake George |
| Arroya Gulch Garnets |
05/24/2025 08:45 AM |
We will be looking for gemmy Almandine Garnets in Fremont County. Bring your family for this easy dig! |
| Rocky Mountain High Claims |
05/17/2025 08:50 AM |
Ready to dig on the CSMS club claims? Join us at Rocky Mountain High 1 and 2. Collect Amazonite, Smokey Quartz and Fluorite! |
| Gold Prospectors of Colorado 5th Annual Poker Run and Public Panning |
05/10/2025 09:00 AM |
Join the Gold Prospectors of Colorado Club for their gold panning tour and fundraiser just outside in Florence Colorado |
| Rocky Mountain High Claims |
04/12/2025 08:50 AM |
Ready to dig on the CSMS club claims? Rocky Mountain High 1 and 2 are waiting for you in 2025. Amazonite, Smokey Quartz and Fluorite! |
| Rockhounding 101 - Class #2 |
10/26/2024 12:00 AM |
We had a successful Rockhounding 101 class a couple weeks ago. This is the next opportunity to explore an area with great fluorite, smokey quartz and geothite, and to learn or polish your rockhounding skills in the wild! |
| Book Cliffs |
10/05/2024 09:00 AM |
We will visit the beautiful Book Cliffs landmark in Western Colorado and dig through ancient concretions within Mancos shale in search for calcite and beautiful water clear barite crystals |
| Rockhounding 101 for New Members |
10/05/2024 12:00 AM |
This will be a Rockhounding 101 class out in the field - primarily designed for new rockhounds and club members. This class will help newer members and rockhounds get comfortable in the wilderness, hunt for crystal sign, learn how to use various equipment, and know what to do when you see the signs.
We will meet at the Rainbow Falls parking lot at 8:30 am on Saturday, October 5th (up past Woodland Park), carpool in to an old mine, where the hike will be 1/4 mile to an old mine site. From there, after some teaching, demonstration, and discussion, attendees will strike off on their own and hunt for crystals.
This class will cover the basics:
1. Hiking - equipment, clothing, survival gear
2. Maps and Apps
3. Using the Internet to find a search area - BLM, USGS, The Diggings, etc.
4. Rockhounding Equipment - picks, shovels, gloves, pads, hats etc
5. And finally how to find a crystal pocket while in the field.
Directions to the Rainbow Falls parking lot:
• Drive 17 miles West on highway 24 to Woodland Park.
• In Woodland Park, turn right on Highway 67 North.
• Drive on Highway 67 North for about 15 minutes or so, until you pass the Douglas County sign.
• Just past the Douglas County sign, you will see a sign for "Rainbow Falls." Turn right.
• Drive past a small creek and park in the parking lot on the right hand side.
Note: We are NOT meeting at the Rainbow Falls in Manitou Springs, CO. |
| Mt Antero |
08/24/2024 08:00 AM |
Take a guided dig with the famous Brian Busse up to Mt Antero! Collect Aquamarine, Phenakite, Topaz, Smokey Quartz and more! |
| Rocky Mountain High Claims |
08/10/2024 08:50 AM |
This is a trip to the CSMS club claims: Rocky Mountain High 1 and 2. We will dig primarily for Amazonite and Smokey Quartz. |
| Hartsel Blue Barite |
08/03/2024 08:45 AM |
A family friendly trip to the Blue Barite location right outside Hartsel Colorado. |
| April Fools Claim |
07/27/2024 08:50 AM |
CSMS April Fools Claim - Lake George |
