Newsletter
August 2026
Hey there!
Summer may be winding down, but the crystal hunting is still shining bright here in Mount Ida!
Remember to share your finds!
We absolutely love seeing what you uncover! Be sure to tag us on social media and share photos of your favorite crystal finds. Every crystal tells a story, and we’d love to celebrate your discoveries with you.
Welcoming Our New Team Member
We’re proud to introduce the newest face you’ll see around the mine this season. Please welcome Chris to the Wegner Crew! Chris has spent years exploring Arkansas’s famous crystal localities and has built an impressive personal collection through his own adventures. In this month’s photo, he’s holding two incredible specimens that he personally dug:
An impressive 11-pound, 11-inch crystal recovered from Moonshine Hole near Paron, AR.
Smoky Quartz with Brookite, Collected at Moses Hill near Malvern, AR.
Chris’s passion for minerals and his enthusiasm for sharing that passion with others make him a fantastic addition to our team. If you see him during your next visit, be sure to say hello and ask him about his favorite crystal hunting stories!
Welcome to the team, Chris!
August at the Mine: It’s still warm!
Late summer in the Ouachita’s means there’s still plenty of sunshine, high temps, and that famous red Wegner clay. If you’re planning a trip this month:
Stay hydrated: Arkansas heat sneaks up fast. Be sure to bring plenty of water.
Sun Protection: Hats, sunscreen, and light long sleeves go a long way.
Start Early: Our morning dig (9:30am) is alot cooler than the afternoon, and the crystals are just as plentiful!
Weekly Facebook Livesales — Every Monday!
If you weren’t already aware, Tune into our weekly Facebook Lives! Hosted by Eden & Lance, These live videos allow you to watch a wide display of excellent local crystal pieces, as well as unique and beautiful specimens from around the world, all in real time! You can talk one on one with the host about the pieces, and buy it before someone else does! Checkout is easy and secure, as we directly message you with instructions on how to pay. Then your beautiful new crystal gets shipped to you! Check it out the next time you’re on Facebook!
We’re Ready for You!
Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, we can’t wait to welcome you to our mine. Your support means everything to us!
Happy Digging, The Wegner Crew!!
N E W M O N T H L Y F E A T U R E S
O U R F A V O R I T E R E V I E W T H I S M O N T H
“Friendly group of visitors, the staff was helpful and funny as always. The check in is easy if you have small kids rides on lap free to the mine. It’s a 2 hour dig and you ride up in the back of trucks it shakes you around a bit due to they are mining roads pure dirt and lots of farmers called pot holes. An occasional tree branch will reach down and remind you your in nature. Bug spray is advised wear old clothes and boots a hat for shade and gloves. We just take a small shovel and a spade and a 5 gallon bucket and drinks when we head out to the open pit mining area. If your not up for the shake they do have an area that is an all day dig area the drive in your vehicle can be sometimes rough but go slow it worth the fun. We go every year and always seem to find something. To get the crystal white use a product called iron out from Walmart ask for it they keep moving it. Enjoy have fun be safe!”