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Posted in Texas May 07, 2018 by Katie Lawrence

There’s An Awesome Rock Ranch Hiding In Texas And You’ll Want To Visit

Did you know that you can dig for buried treasure in the Texas Hill Country? Home to one of the largest concentrations of topaz in the state, Lindsay Ranch is filled with beautiful gemstones and other artifacts waiting to be uncovered. A unique experience the whole family will enjoy, a visit to the ranch belongs on every Texan’s bucket list. Take a look:

You've probably never even heard of Mason, which is completely understandable given its population of just over 2,000.

However small and sleepy it may be, the town is harboring an incredible secret: natural topaz that can't be found anywhere else in Texas.

Much of Mason's topaz as well as other stones and ancient Indian artifacts can be found on Lindsay Ranch. All you need to bring is a shovel and an adventurous spirit!

You're permitted to dig wherever you please on the ranch, and anything you find is yours for the keeping. Who knows? You just might find a diamond in the rough and end up a few 0s richer.

According to a geologist from UT, the ranch has a greater variety of minerals than anywhere else in the state. In addition to topaz, there's limestone, granite, tourmaline, sandstone, quartz, schist, and even more types that have yet to be identified. Petrified wood and bone, fossils, arrowheads, hand axes, and other artifacts have also been found.

Lindsay Ranch is open from May-September each year. Sitting on over 1000 acres of land, there's plenty of room for families to come on out and explore. Click here for more information about pricing and booking.

The ranch is located at 460 Lindsay Ranch Road, Mason, TX 76856-3808.

Have you ever visited Lindsay Ranch? Where else in Texas can you dig for rocks and stones?

For more awesome family activities in the Lone Star State, check out our previous article: The Epic Ocean-Themed Restaurant In Texas That’s Fun For The Whole Family

Katie Lawrence

Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing. Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.