Digging for Nevada's Black Opals at Royal Peacock Opal Mines
Clip: Season 2 Episode 2 | 4m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
Dig for rare black opals in Virgin Valley, where geology and adventure meet in the high desert.
Outdoor Nevada host John Burke visits Royal Peacock Opal Mines in Nevada’s Virgin Valley to dig for rare black opals — the state’s official gemstone. Set in the remote Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, this pay-to-dig site blends geology, adventure, and family-friendly fun. Learn how volcanic forces created these gems and meet rockhounds hoping to strike it rich.
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Digging for Nevada's Black Opals at Royal Peacock Opal Mines
Clip: Season 2 Episode 2 | 4m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
Outdoor Nevada host John Burke visits Royal Peacock Opal Mines in Nevada’s Virgin Valley to dig for rare black opals — the state’s official gemstone. Set in the remote Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, this pay-to-dig site blends geology, adventure, and family-friendly fun. Learn how volcanic forces created these gems and meet rockhounds hoping to strike it rich.
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Discovering Pronghorn at Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
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Clip: S2 Ep2 | 6m 32s | Explore Sheldon Refuge’s pronghorn, conservation history, and the stunning Thousand Creeks Gorge. (6m 32s)
Up Close with Raptors: Falconry in the Nevada Desert
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Clip: S2 Ep2 | 8m 13s | Meet falcons, owls & hawks up close at Raptor Adventures while learning about falconry & wildlife. (8m 13s)
Water Flying High Over Lake Tahoe: A Vintage Seaplane Adventure
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Clip: S2 Ep2 | 4m 35s | Soar over Lake Tahoe in a vintage floatplane and discover the rich history of seaplane aviation. (4m 35s)
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