Case Study
Background: People have been mining for thousands of years. Today there are multiple of mines that are open to the public and for a fee you can go and dig for gold, sapphires, opals, tourmaline and much more. Target Audiences: Miners and Tourist in the Pacific Northwest, Vendors of specific tools used. Objectives: Have Fun Obstacles: Gradients (making and saving), Making realistic tools. Key Benefit: Finding rocks or gems, being outdoors and spending time with family. Support Statement/Reasons Why: Many people do not know that these places exist and it is a fun activity for families. Tone: Fun, happy and exciting. Media: Interactive and viewed online Creative Considerations: No special Considerations.
Contact Information Sapphire Mine.com Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine and Gold Fever Rock Shop 5360 Castles Road Helena, MT 59602 1-877-DIGGEMS (Toll Free) 406-227-8989 (Local)
CAFE
Spencer Opal Mines Show Room Cafe
Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine and Gold Fever Rock Shop
5360 Castles Road Helena, MT 59602 Spencer Opal Mines 27 Opal Ave Spencer, Idaho 83446, USA
Dig for Opals www.spenceropalmines.com
Learn to Gold mine in Washington Join NOW 121Henshaw Croft Ave/105 Hwy 2 Lake Resort Goldbar, WA 98251 26439 Hwy 76 http://prospectorsplus.com Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
at any one of the mines below.
Himalaya Tourmaline Mine
www.highdesertgemsandminerals.com
Spencer Opal Mines
Royal Peacock Mine CAFE www.royalpeacock.com Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine www.nevadaopal.com
www.Sapphire Mine.com Show Room Cafe
Cost for digging:
Bonanza Opal Mine $10.00 for Adults (13 & up) www.bonanzaopals.com $5.00 for kids (4-12)
* Prices are per each pound of Rock up to 10 pounds.
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