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Rexburg Idaho Chamber of Commerce Day Tours
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 420 West 4th South
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 Rexburg, ID 83440
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(208) 356-5700
Fax: (208) 356-5799
info@rexcc.com
FEE: Contact Chamber
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Half day trips
Full day trips
Area economy
Area points of interest
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Summertime, varies
Contact Chamber for schedule
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The Rexburg Chamber of Commerce offers about 20 day trips and tours around the area each summer, including free fly-fishing lessons, a tour of the Hess Museum, and a visit to the Spencer Opal Mines. The tours have been given since 1996 and are mainly for the vacationing Sunbirds but are open to the public.
The Spencer Opal Mines, in Spencer, Idaho, is known as the largest opal mine in the world. The opals were formed from a hot spring that has dried up. It was discovered by two lost deer hunters from Rexburg many years ago. It is actually called the "Lost Hunters Mine."
The Rexburg Chamber of Commerce sponsors two trips to the mine each summer. The cost of the trip is $25 and includes transportation and a sack lunch. The owner of the mine escorts the group to the mine and explains how the mine operates and different aspects of opal gem preparation. After lunch the group is allowed to scavange for opals in the tailings that are brought from the mine. It is a very fascinating tour.
The Day Tours are held during the summer each year. See the link on the left for a complete listing of the tours. Contact the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce for dates and times.
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