What If One Weekend Changed The Way You See History Forever?
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Meet the researchers, historians, explorers, authors, investigators, and storytellers who will be sharing their knowledge at the 2026 Moon Lake Gathering. Each speaker brings decades of experience, unique discoveries, and a passion for preserving history and inspiring curiosity.
The Mystery of Victorio Peak
The Family Behind One of America’s Greatest Lost Treasure Mysteries
For generations, the mystery of Victorio Peak has fascinated treasure hunters, historians, and researchers around the world.
At the 2026 Moon Lake Gathering, Terry Delonas and Steven Bloominger will share rare family photographs, personal stories, and firsthand accounts connected to Doc and Ova Noss, the legendary treasure, and the family’s remarkable return to the mountain decades later.
This isn’t a television episode.
It’s the family’s story.
If you’ve ever wondered what really happened at Victorio Peak, this presentation offers a rare opportunity to hear the story from the people whose family has been part of one of America’s greatest treasure mysteries.
Blind Frog Ranch — Originally Crow Creek
The Story That Television Couldn’t Tell
For decades, True Ott has explored the mysteries of Utah’s Uinta Mountains, Spanish exploration, lost treasure traditions, ancient history, and the events that eventually led to the creation of Blind Frog Ranch.
Long before millions of viewers watched the television series, True was researching these mountains and the stories surrounding them. As someone involved before the cameras arrived, he offers a perspective that television simply can’t capture.
The television series came later. This is the story that came first.
Whether you’re fascinated by Blind Frog Ranch, the Uinta Mountains, or the mysteries that continue to surround them, this presentation offers a rare opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from someone who was there before the world was watching. If you’ve ever wondered what happened before the cameras arrived, this is a rare opportunity to hear the story from someone who helped shape it.
Evidence That Could Rewrite America’s Hidden History
Discover the Evidence. Question What You Thought You Knew.
For more than thirty years, Wayne May has challenged people to look at America’s ancient past with fresh eyes.
As the publisher and editor of Ancient American magazine, he has spent decades documenting archaeological discoveries, historical records, and unusual artifacts that many believe point to a far more complex history of North America than most of us were taught in school.
His research explores prehistoric copper mining, ancient metallurgy, mysterious inscriptions, remarkable earthworks, unusual artifacts, reports of giant skeletons, and evidence that some researchers believe suggests contact between the Americas and other civilizations long before Columbus arrived.
Wayne doesn’t ask audiences to accept extraordinary claims without question.
He asks them to examine the evidence.
If you’ve ever wondered whether there are forgotten chapters of America’s past that most history books never mention, this presentation will leave you looking at history in an entirely new way.
Investigating the Unknown Through Real Evidence
What If the Next Report Came From Your Own Hometown?
As Utah State Director for MUFON, Dustin Eskelsen investigates reports of unidentified aerial phenomena and helps document some of the most intriguing eyewitness accounts submitted across the state.
His work is not about chasing rumors. It is about listening to witnesses, examining reports, reviewing evidence, and asking careful questions when something does not fit an easy explanation.
At the 2026 Moon Lake Gathering, Dustin will take you inside the world of modern UFO investigations, sharing how reports are documented, evaluated, and investigated, and why some cases continue to challenge conventional explanations.
Whether you are a longtime UFO researcher or simply curious about what people are seeing in the skies, this presentation offers a rare opportunity to hear from someone actively involved in investigating the unknown.
Living History from the Outlaw Trails of the Old West
Some Stories Can Only Be Told by the People Who Inherited Them
History becomes something entirely different when it’s told by the family who lived it.
At 92 years old, Dee Warner is the grandson of legendary Utah outlaw Matt Warner, one of the most fascinating figures of the American West. Matt rode with Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch before eventually becoming a respected lawman, deputy sheriff, and justice of the peace in Carbon County, Utah.
Growing up, Dee didn’t learn these stories from history books—he heard them directly from his grandfather. Those memories, family traditions, and firsthand accounts have been preserved through decades of storytelling.
At the 2026 Moon Lake Gathering, Dee will share the man behind the legend through family photographs, personal stories, and artifacts connected to Matt Warner himself. It’s a rare opportunity to hear Old West history from someone whose family helped live it.
Whether you’re fascinated by Butch Cassidy, Robbers Roost, Browns Park, or Utah’s outlaw history, this presentation offers a perspective few people have ever experienced.
Searching for the Lost World of Atlantis
Could One of History’s Greatest Mysteries Be More Than a Legend?
For many people, Atlantis is little more than an ancient legend. For researchers like Levi Harris, it represents one of history’s greatest unanswered questions.
As an author and independent researcher, Levi has spent years exploring historical mysteries, ancient civilizations, and forgotten traditions. His work encourages audiences to examine historical records, compare evidence, and consider possibilities that continue to inspire debate among researchers worldwide.
At the 2026 Moon Lake Gathering, Levi will explore the enduring mystery of Atlantis, examining why the legend has survived for thousands of years and why many researchers continue searching for evidence behind the story.
Whether you’re fascinated by ancient civilizations, lost worlds, or unexplained history, this presentation invites you to look beyond the legend and explore one of humanity’s most enduring mysteries.
Special Main Stage Presentations
More Than Just Great Speakers
The Main Stage offers more than featured speakers. Throughout the weekend, you’ll also enjoy special presentations from industry leaders, daily prize raffles, sponsor showcases, and other activities that make the Moon Lake Gathering a unique experience for the entire family.
Bre McCorkle
Nokta Metal Detectors – Official Event Sponsor
Join Bre McCorkle from Nokta Metal Detectors for special presentations on Friday and Saturday. Discover the latest Nokta technology, learn practical metal detecting tips, see today’s newest equipment, and have your questions answered by one of the industry’s leading manufacturers.
Daily Prize Raffles
Be sure to stay for our daily prize raffles held on the Main Stage on Friday and Saturday. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and vendors, attendees will have opportunities to win exciting prizes throughout the weekend.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll also have opportunities to meet speakers, visit with vendors, and connect with fellow treasure hunters and researchers.
Additional special events and presentations may be announced as the Moon Lake Gathering approaches. Check back often for updates.
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Call Keaton Ross, Director of Sales, at (435) 214-0442 to reserve your room. Mention that you are with The Moon Lake Gathering and he will give you twenty-percent off the price of the room.
