This sapphire mine in Montana was a fun time! Lots of large gem quality sapphires found this day at the Montana Blue Jewel Mine | The Crystal Collector

#FunFact: Gem Mountain in Montana is one of the largest and oldest sapphire deposits in the world. People have been mining sapphires there continuously since the early 1890s. Watch to learn more about the mining process! | 4Cs of Diamond Quality by GIA

Here’s a compilation of wildlife captured on one of my trail cameras in southwest Montana earlier this year. Activity slowed significantly after these clips from March/April. You’ll notice the snowpack getting lower and lower each day. #montana #wildlife #wildlifephotography | Trent Sizemore Photography