The fun and excitement culminate on the final day, as kids unearth labradorite, tiger eye, goldstone, opalite, carnelian, ...

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Deena Shinn is a freelance writer and editor. When she's not writing or wrangling her two feisty daughters, you can find her experimenting with sourdough bread or exploring northern California.