SALT PLAINS CRYSTALS — Attraction in Lambert

Great place to "dig" (you don't need a shovel), they're only inches below the surface and you can just walk around and find them sticking up. BE WARNED you are driving on a lake bed, it's rutty and will tear up your undercarriage unless you're in a truck or ORV. No paved roads leading to the area either. Take water to drink and wash in, there is no running water and only a port-a-potty type bathroom. Best to go on a kind of cloudy day, it's...

Only place in the world to find the crystals. One thing to remember is to bring plenty of water and snacks. It’s hot and the sun reflects of the white salt sand. Bring sunscreen and shovels. It’s good to go dig for a few hours. It can be hot and windy or cold and windy. Check the temps before heading out. The town of Cherokee is the closest town to buy provisions and food which they have good places to eat. The sunsets and sunrises...

Found lots of hourglass selenite crystals. Bring a change of clothes, towels, water and hand cleaner. You have to dig for most. Dig down until you hit water about 18 inches, then feel along the sides of the hole you dug about 4 to 8 inches down. Use the natural water to rinse the sides and remove dirt to find the crystals. They can be sharp. They will be in the brown layer, not the black. If you are finding regular stones, you...