Philipsburg was once known for its silver and gold, but now you can’t walk a block downtown without seeing something about sapphires! Being a geologist, I love this. I remember going sapphire panning in Pburg when I was first starting school, and I couldn’t wait to take Coby to try it out! Since we couldn’t […]
Tag: Mining

Where to Stay- A Mining Time Machine
There’s no doubt, I love Butte! Unfortunately since we no longer live there, we don’t get to go back very often! Luckily for us though, there is a newer hotel on the block that I totally adore! We spent the last weekend in Butte for the Miners Market at the World Museum of Mining (Catch […]

Museum/Tour: The World Museum of Mining
I’ll say it right off the bat, this one is totally biased. I ADORE this place. I have ever since I first went to school in Butte, I was able to work here my senior year as a tour guide, and I have a membership and visit every time I go to Butte! But, it […]