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Dig for sparkling selenite on Oklahoma’s salt flats
Kick off spring crystal digging at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge. Bring buckets and sunscreen, dig for selenite, then explore the refuge’s wide-open scenery.
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Spring in northwest Oklahoma comes with a treasure hunt: the opening of crystal digging season at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge. Families can dig in the salt flats for selenite crystals, including the refuge’s famous hourglass shapes, then rinse them off to reveal their glassy shine.
Treat it like a day outdoors: pack water, sun protection, and a small shovel, and wear shoes you do not mind getting salty. Afterward, take a wildlife-viewing drive or detour to the nearby lake for birding and big-sky photos.
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