WELCOME TO THE HOGG MINE



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Important reminders and recent updates are listed below.


As always, we look forward to digging alongside all of you!



NEXT MACHINE DIG August 22nd, 23rd, and 25th 2024!



I will have a machine available for service work at the mine this week and will be offering a limited number of spots on Thursday, August 22nd, Friday, August 23rd, and Sunday, August 25th.


This premium dig costs more than the regular Saturday dig. We will have our regular scheduled Saturday dig on August 24th for $35 per adult, and children 16 and under dig for free. The machine will not be running on Saturday.


This is a unique opportunity to be part of the machine dig and the first to dig in the fresh dirt. For pricing and details, please contact me through the contact tab on our website.



NEW MEETING PROTOCOL - WE ARE NO LONGER MEETING AT MCDONALDS



First timers: meet us at the mine before 9 AM



Please note that the Hogg Mine is a federally permitted mine. Do NOT visit unless: You have permission. You have a scheduled private dig. You are visiting on a public or machine dig date.



Once you arrive at the mine, look for a crew member who is helping park cars.



DO NOT choose your own spot. Our crew must guide cars to appropriate spots so that there is enough room for everyone to come and go throughout the day.



ONCE YOU ARE PARKED, REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE.



The crew will come around to each vehicle, take your payment, and give further instructions after.



REMAIN 6 FEET APART FROM GROUPS THAT YOU DID NOT TRAVEL WITH



The crew will come around to each vehicle, take your payment, and give further instructions after.





The Hogg Mine and Crystal Empire



Chris Painter (owner) | rockdgr@yahoo.com