Dig Maine Gems

09/08/2026

Muddy trails may test your shoes, but the possibility of spotting quartz beneath your feet keeps every section of this Maine park interesting.

07/25/2026

Please consider attending!

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07/13/2026

Our current hours of operation are:

Every day EXCEPT Wednesday, 10-3. We are now closed on Wednesdays!

Tomorrow we are closing at 1 to avoid the heat.

Thank you!

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07/07/2026

Anyone planning on going to Mt. Mica in the coming weeks, please keep an eye out for this muted calico cat, she is missing from a home about a quarter mile from the mine.

07/01/2026

Due to the extreme heat we have decided to change our hours for the 2nd and 3rd of July to keep our customers and staff safe.
Thu July 2nd, 9am to 12pm
Fri July 3rd, 9am to 12pm
Stay cool and hydrated everyone!

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06/22/2026

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04/19/2026

Come join us for school vacation week! We will be open from Thursday the 23rd to Sunday the 26th, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. And as for tomorrow's Mt Mica trip, we unfortunately do not have the truck back from the shop yet, so bring your tools!

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04/10/2026

RED ALERT! We are having our first trip of the season to Mt Mica this Sunday, April 12th!
Meet at 9:00am at Dig Maine Gems, 110 Bethel Rd, West Paris. IMPORTANT NOTE: For this first surprise trip, we will not be bringing supplies! The dump truck is in the shop. It is highly recommended to bring your own tools, such as a shovel, bucket, and sifter. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

04/05/2026

Come join us at Dig Maine Gems for our opening weekend of the 2026 season!

April 11th and 12th, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Trips to Mt Mica will begin soon. Keep an eye out for more details.

03/17/2026

For those who need something to do while we wait for Spring, check out our new product!

The limited edition Mount Mica Specialty Box - Available now

https://www.digmainegems.com/shop

See you soon for our 2026 opening weekend. We will post with more details soon!

The Mt. Mica Straight Run dirt is collected directly from the Mt. Mica quarry in South Paris, Maine, USA. Nothing is added. Potential minerals and gems include but are not limited to: Apatite, Aquamarine, Beryl, Garnet, Lepidolite, Mica, Pollucite, Pyrite, Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Schorl (black tourma...