McAdoo, PA in Schuylkill County and Centralia, PA in Columbia County are only a half
hour apart. Both sites can be done in one trip.
McAdoo is the famous quartz site but it is also famous for peacock coal. Our focus will
be on the peacock coal.
Centralia is famous for the coal mine fire. It is no longer burning in town, so visiting is
easy. The site in Centralia is famous for fern fossils.
For both locations, we will give you a little geologic history, explain exactly how to access
these sites, and show examples of finds there.

In the second session of our Junior Rockhound class, young rockhounds will learn the importance of keeping detailed records of their finds! This hands-on session will focus on cataloging specimens, including identifying different rocks and minerals, journaling their characteristics, and labeling each specimen with a unique ID. By mastering the art of record keeping, participants will develop strong organizational skills and create a personal record of their rockhounding adventures that will help them track their discoveries and build a meaningful collection.

Times:  10 am - 1 pm Middleburg (two groups 9:30 and 10); 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Mt Pleasant Mills (exacts will be in the Trip Flyer)

Location:   National Limestone Quarries (both) - Middleburg and Mt Pleasant Mills, PA    (more details will be in Flyer)

Meet-up location : Middleburg Quarry Office 9:30 am

Ages allowed:  8 y.o. and up; kids must ALWAYS be in close contact with and supervised by parents

To be followed by the famed Jim Van Fleet BBQ cookout in nearby Mifflinburg