REVIEW | Ron Coleman & Twin Creek Crystal Mines | Which Arkansas Mine Is Better?

[@NicholetteBrian]

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[@MrJackson66]

I'm glad i came across your channel, you are so inspiring, out there in your chair doing everything everyone else is doing and in style 😉, it definitely gets me wanting to get out there and check out the mines ! I wasn't sure if it was something my wife and i could do, but after seeing you trucking right along, it inspires us to finally go try ... 🎉

[@DebbieFlemming-te5zp]

YES I am starting your series ALL OVER AGAIN!! We are ready now to finally travel and I have been taking snapshots of the names of these mines you two have visited and I totally want to hit them on our travels in AR. You guys are still my inspiration for getting out there and conquering my chronic pain and pushing through to experience everything that life has to offer. Thank you for giving me hope ❤️

[@cecilstehr1435]

Hey guys - love your videos and your journey thru life. You keep it real and are doing such a grest job puttung up with the limitations life has given you! God bless and keep on keeping on!

[@BrianM-44041]

At coleman mine back in the 90s it was ten bucks a day and i left after about 7 hours with 2 five gallon buckets full of points and small clusters. I found a large specimen around 4 ft around but it was too heavy to take by myself and i didnt want to break it up so i left it for someone more industrious to find lol I ended up selling crystals and jewelry made from some of them for a few years and probably made thousands. It was heavily coated in iron and was a pain to clean, but well worth it. I would say one thing worth stressing...bring a cooler full of ice, drinks, and snacks. Bring more and heavier tools than youll expect to need, and if possible bring 2 or 3 people to help. Idk about now but when i went there i had to drive up a steep dry creek bed in a station wagon and im amazed i didnt end up stranded. Hopefully there is a better road to the mine now lol. Just my two cents

[@adventuregrammy9979]

Just came back from Ron Coleman’s last week. It was our first time digging and I really enjoyed it. Very accessible and great for kids. Only thing I regret not bringing along was an umbrella to shade us from the sun. It got so hot for my granddaughter that we left earlier than I’d planned. Thanks for a great video!

[@pollygamble527]

I love twin creek

[@natet.5738]

This is the kind of review I’ve been looking for. My daughter said she wants to go digging for crystals and I had no clue what to look for. Thanks for the info!

[@laurat5143]

I love watching the excitement and wow 😮 when the big crystals are pulled out. I've lived in Tacoma, Washington, all my life. I had no idea about going out and looking for crystals. I've been watching Brian go into the different states where you can dig up these wonderful crystals. I've watched one where you pulled out one beautiful crystal. That was awesome. Thanks and thumbs-up for sharing your finds .

[@renharvey7984]

Twin Creek! Bobby and Toni, i enjoy seeing them and talking with them:) i have gone to TC six times in two years. Pocket digs are amazing, challenging and you get some sick clusters and singles. You work for it, i love to earn it! I am interested in this Avatar Mine… BTW the sign with the Raccoon I made that! Love me some Twin Creek!

[@NicholetteBrian]

We loved Twin creek too! It was more of a real mine experience and we had to have some knowledge to find the crystals but the reward was the most unique crystals we have ever found including one with blue inclusions and some blue phantoms! We love that sign! Thats so cool that you made it! We didn't get to do the pocket dig and only sent one day at Twin Creek but plan on doing the pocket dig next time and we will definitely put up a video of it to show what we find! We love a challenge and know it will pay off! Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@georgezink8256]

Love being rockhound

[@georgezink8256]

Thank both of Y’all for sharing

[@meaganmeier]

I just booked a trip to Hot Springs for my kids and I because of your content on Facebook! This video was super helpful so I know what to expect as a long time rock and crystal lover - but first time going to a mine! Thanks so much!

[@georgezink8256]

This place is first on my bucket list this spring

[@KatrinaStich-xn9pd]

Ron Coleman was the very first mine I ever went to and it definitely hooked me. It is my go to for a Quik trip when I just wanna dig in the dirt and know I’m gonna find a few things. I love the way you did the comparison of the differences between the two mines and hope to watch you do some more.

[@stevemasters8321]

At Coleman you’re not allowed in the mine itself. You can only go through their tailings. At twin you can buy any price pocket from 100 to whatever you’re willing to pay. It determines how much of a vein is opened by machines. We got a $600 pocket and loaded a truck bed 3 layers deep with clusters

[@peterchesko9537]

Thanks for inspiring so many people!

[@mickeybelanger1679]

Comming from Massachusetts getting lost last year. Found myself lost in the mountains ⛰ at the crystal mine didn't stay but wanted to return one day. So beautiful ,I think they where #registered so didn't stay was so lost found myself there. Feel a connection some how.Should of stayed. Drove my car on wicked back scary. Wasn't shure if I get in trouble. Must of been twin peaks way up in the mountains ⛰

[@citylifelosangeles5333]

Hola! 👋To all from South Central LA,California. Great channel 💯👍

[@PoliticalTalkAbout]

I’m a rockhound trying to decide which Arkansas mine to visit first. Your videos are helping a lot. Thanks!

[@NicholetteBrian]

Glad to help!

[@davidmurray9844]

Very enjoyable video thank you for sharing.

[@NicholetteBrian]

No problem! Hope it helped you plan your visit to Ron Coleman or Twin Creek

[@marryannbradley6897]

Loved your info! Thank you so much!

[@NicholetteBrian]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yerthao67]

I’m new to the mine I would like to go Ron Colman Mine first then will go to Twin Creek Mine later.

[@paparock1482]

So glad you had a great time. It is hard to beat Colemans for great crystals. Good luck digging your next adventure, I can hardly wait!

[@NicholetteBrian]

Its true! Ron Coleman is amazing but both of them are worth the trip. Thanks for the support and for watching! Our next adventure involves me making Brian spend a day in my wheelchair doing errands and difficult activities!

[@ebauden8086]

Thanks, this was very helpful

[@NicholetteBrian]

Glad it helped!

[@tinman3784]

Great feed back.

[@georgezink8256]

Twin creeks my pick

[@shawnnorrell1686]

I like twin creek the best because of being in the mine. The quality is much better there I’ve been there about 15 times. Like the atmosphere best. I found bigger crystals at ron coleman and more of them but almost all were damaged and chipped. So I will call twin creek a better location because most of the crystals are in perfect condition. Plus it is a more beautiful location and the ladies who work there are more personable. It’s more work but it’s worth it. Plus Bobby has had this mine his whole life and really knows his business. If he tells you where to look, then you will definitely find goodie’s 👍😎 Happy Trials

[@NicholetteBrian]

Yeah thats what we loved about twin creek! The crystals were more unique and had amazing quality! The size at Ron Coleman was a first for us so it was exciting but we plan on doing twin creek more often! We plan on paying for the pocket digs so we can really get the best out of twin creek! Thanks so much, happy hunting this season!

[@devinbryne9208]

I can't wait to go dig at both Ron Coleman's and Twin Creek, I've got a itch for it something fierce. But I can't travel right now so I need to settle for ordering a paydirt bucket. Great video, very informative.

[@NicholetteBrian]

Paydirt buckets are awesome as well! We did it with gold and loved the experience! Get out to mine one day and you will enjoy it as well! Thanks for watching!

[@JayDrone]

Many videos on my channel of Arkansas twin Creek is my favorite Ron Coleman is a 50-50 their campsite there is a nice however nice video by the way

[@beckypage6041]

We loved The Twin Creek! The crystals we found were very pristine and we felt we had more freedom. I haven’t had much luck a Ron’s, only because I think, because we’ve always went on Sunday. We are planning a week day trip. We usually go for a fast trip to Miller Mountain. It can be a hard dig, but it’s cheap.

[@NicholetteBrian]

Good to know! We will have to put it on our list! Thanks for the info and we love Twin Creek too and can't wait to do a nice pocket dig 😁

[@dingusfuzzklonnkt2755]

Miller mountain is by far my favorite dig, not to mention it's cheap. I like not being crowded and don't mind drive. Some of my best finds in Arkansas have been walking the perimeters of miller's and pulling chunks out of the ground.

[@TheHappyQuadriplegic]

I love the animation at the beginning ☺️ wow awesome video 😁 I can’t believe I missed it. Abs I have the bell on.

[@NicholetteBrian]

Thank you so much 😀 We had a buddy who hooked us up with the animation! We thought of it when we first started KZbin but didn't know how to do it but then Weng helped! We appreciate you watching!

[@TheHappyQuadriplegic]

@@NicholetteBrian it’s very cool ☺️

[@Randers654]

Thank you for your video! I have been to both but prefer Twin Creek!Creeks! Making my 3rd trip this weekend and I go for the pockets... pay for the day thing.... either way is getting out there and enjoying life that is the true joy! Finding such beautiful crystals are the icing in the cake....I know I don't need any more of them but just digging them out is just amazing.... each so unique and beautiful from the earth.... love em... happy hunting!

[@rehabreno6108]

Hey, Im planning on going to twin creeks this Saturday. What package do you plan picking? I've never been there and I'm debating where I should spend my time and energy.

[@Randers654]

@@rehabreno6108 probably a $500 as digging on my own is about all I can handle in a day especially on a long drive from and back to Ohio.... but so worth it!

[@NicholetteBrian]

We can't wait to do the pocket!! Let us know how it goes!

[@Randers654]

@@NicholetteBrian i was nearly there and excited but at only 350 miles to go i called Bobby and he told me there was an issue and he couldn't fulfill my request. He suspected he would be clearing that up early this next week so I decided to reschedule. I am not yet sure if I will head down this Saturday or the weekend of the 20th just yet! Good thing is that the crystals aren't going anywhere and still waiting to be revealed! Will let y'all know when I am heading out....

[@Randers654]

I did finally go back and dug a pocket with a friend of mine. Bobby had one ready but when I got there he had left for a family emergency. Got to the pocket but bandits had raided me out over night! Without a heavy equipment operator, the peeps there did what they could to make it right but it wasn't like any of the previous experiences I had before. I thank them for thier efforts but I didn't get what I normally do. I was disappointed, but only in that regard. The experience was still a good one, especially for my friend, who is now hooked! Lol. As fortune would have it, next day we were heading out and back to Ohio when I needed gas. As I was filling up Bobby came out of the store and we chatted! He, being himself, was very apologetic and promised to make it right on my next trip! So how can you beat that? I still have only positive review for the place, Bobby and his team!

[@deefrazier4021]

Twin Creek

[@amywelsh8225]

Thank you so much! Super helpful

[@NicholetteBrian]

No problem, we are glad it was helpful to you !

[@rachelclary9694]

Ron Coleman’s is my favorite place to dig in tailings. Always leave with lots of beautiful crystals, whether it be in new or old piles. Haven’t made it to Twin Creek yet. Price is a deterrent for me, but the idea of digging in a pocket is exciting. I had heard you had to buy what you pull out and that was a major game changer for me. Good to know that isn’t the case. Will have to save up and check it out! My second favorite place to dig is Avatar Mine in Mt. Ida. Hope you can someday check it out. Thanks for the review. Many blessings and Safe travels. 💜

[@NicholetteBrian]

Yes we love the tailings at Ron Coleman too! We did both the week we were there (and the diamond mine) and twin creek was worth it. The $25 dig won't produce the quantity or size of Ron Coleman but we are hopeful for the $100 pocket dig and think that might be more productive! Let us know if you end up going and we will post a video when we do!

[@NicholetteBrian]

We were happy that some of our info helped you though that was the point of this video!

[@dustinfindsrocks]

I’m totally down for a pocket dig! Good info thanks

[@NicholetteBrian]

Wait, that would be a nice collaboration lol After we come get some Druze with you we can all head over to do a pocket dig! Its not too pricey so its worth it! We can't wait till we are on the road again so we can start doing some of what we have planned!

[@nancycarpenter3466]

Nice video! We really liked Twin Creeks and plan to go back and do a seam.

[@NicholetteBrian]

Thankyou! Yes, we can't wait to go back there and do a seam! The crystals were really amazing and unique at Twin creek so we think a pocket of them would end up being more exciting then our other mining experiences! We found really unique crystals like blue phantom cluster, Lemurian, double windows, and more and they were all perfectly clear and perfect. So we loved Twin creek! We hope you find some unique crystals when you go!

[@crazyalchlc]

Very informative points! Thank you very much! Having fun and not being in a place thats over crowded is key. Love all your videos, information and adventures you take us all on. 💯❤

[@NicholetteBrian]

Thank you so much Heidi! We thought there needed to be a thorough video that really breaks down the two mines for people in the future that will visit them so they know what to expect. We love showing our crystals but its also good to give information. We are glad you watched it and enjoyed it!

[@markzinzilieta8927]

Great information. Thank you for sharing !

[@NicholetteBrian]

Thanks mark, we just want people to have accurate info based on our experience that helps them make their choice on which mine to visit based on which is appropriate for them (or both.) Happy you see value in it!

[@markzinzilieta8927]

@@NicholetteBrian I actually ( for the first time in my life did something I’ve always dreamed of doing ). I went to Ron Coleman’s this ( late ) summer. I really love finding crystals. I hope I get to try again !!!!

[@kellymeade4587]

Awesome content and very informational, would love to go to Arkansas sometime , and check out the crater if diamonds….state park, that’s on my bucket list!

[@NicholetteBrian]

You definitely should Kelly! We did go to the Diamond park but don't have much footage so we are figuring out how to make a video and might just go back before we put that one out there! You should go cross it off your bucket list!

[@kellymeade4587]

@@NicholetteBrian That’s awesome …there’s not many places to go and find a diamond, that’s great!!! I certainly have to do that!

[@queenbee9505]

Twin Creek is 300.00 a pocket. You do get to keep everything AND if you don't find much they will give you a few larger crystals free. We dug in the tailings and surface mined. Not very many there. Great company, great mine

[@queenbee9505]

I mean not very many people there, lots of crystals are there!!

[@NicholetteBrian]

Yeah we really want to do the pocket dig at twin creek!! We plan on it one of these days

[@antheasantosmckim5127]

Our general dig is $25, our special dig is $100, our pockets start at $300 for 2 and go up.

[@NicholetteBrian]

Okay thank you for letting us know the accurate prices! We will add that in the description!

[@antheasantosmckim5127]

@@NicholetteBrian also kids prices are 10 years old and younger are $12 each. 4 yrs and younger are free. We have done some different kind of pockets too for those people who can not dig in pockets. Bobby will bring them to you and dump them in a spot for you to dig. Seen some amazing stuff lately. Hope to see you guys again soon.

[@NicholetteBrian]

@@antheasantosmckim5127 That is so sweet of you guys ! We love that so much. We loved the mine so much so we will absolutely be back! thanks again for filling us in on the correct pricing ☺️. Happy new year !

[@bradyolmscheid]

Your videos literally are leading us to Ron Coleman this next week with our 8yr old and 13 year old. We are agate enthusiasts from Minnesota going on a southern road trip and are looking forward to this! Any advice on tools to bring with to Ron Coleman besides gloves and a bucket? #CrystalRookies

[@NicholetteBrian]

That’s awesome! We would suggest a little garden spade if you have one and we personally use a metal claw rake - some people use antlers since they don’t damage crystals! Hope that helps

[@crystalminerrocks6122]

Appreciate the input. I have yet to make it to Arkansas... can't wait!!!

[@NicholetteBrian]

You will get out there and we hope this video helps you have all the info you need to choose what mine to go to or both! There is more mines but we haven't been to them yet though we will in the future! Post a video when you go, we can't wait to see what you find!

[@haronlive]

Good 👍👍

[@michellebrewer9373]

I enjoyed your video! My favorites are Wegners, Fisher Mountain, then its Twin Creek, Ron Coleman and Sweet Surrender.

[@NicholetteBrian]

Thank you! We have webinars, fisher mountain, & sweet surrender on our list to visit the next few trips to Arkansas so we can't wait to check them out. We will put up a video when we do next year! What do you love about the first 2 the most like why are they your favorite?

[@michellebrewer9373]

@@NicholetteBrian Both you need to do while it rains. Or just after. The sun will come out and show all the sparkles. I found a small penatrator in the road side:) at Fisher. I think this one would work better for your chair. If you pay the 40$ fee at Wegners they take you up in a truck, you might be ok. Muddy up there after the rain though. Good luck Truely!!

[@NicholetteBrian]

@@michellebrewer9373 Thank you so much! We will try them out and love a little bit of mud, we just make sure we clean the tires on the hiking wheelchair before putting it in the car or its a mess lol

[@bettylockett8113]

❤

[@wilbondcajunrockhound5758]

good info , i was going to arkansas last year but we canceled because covid , maybe this spring . i need a different type of video i think people are getting tired of crowley videos lol

[@NicholetteBrian]

Definitely go to Arkansas! Twin Creek is really great if you want to avoid people due to covid and even at Ron Coleman most weekdays should be okay. We enjoy talking to people but try and keep a distance until things settle down with covid and there is more accurate info!

[@lorihahn-brown4709]

Was that a special dig that you pay $1000+ to dig?

[@ChristyCampbellCC33]

Twin Creek 100%

[@tommykyle1570]

I prefer digging g in dry dirt, I hate digging in mud.

[@gregblunier5813]

Twin creek, no brainer