Embark on an interactive adventure into the prehistoric past! Discover the fascinating creatures and environments that once roamed the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Dive into an exploration of ancient mastodons, trilobites, and dinosaurs while uncovering the incredible paleontological treasures across the National Park System. This program brings the prehistoric world to life, offering a captivating glimpse into our planet’s ancient history.

Lang Shaft / Hamburg Mine /High St. (Phil Crabb property)

AFTERNOON INTO NIGHT DIG !!!!!
High St., Franklin, NJ. Private residence containing unique outcropping ofFranklin Marble and Dolomitic rock with CLOSEST-TO-SURFACE Zinc orebody contact, in Sussex County. Fluorescents incl. varieties of Willemite and Calcite, Sphalerite, Fluorapatite, Hydrozincite, even Hardystonite, and others. “Daylight” associated minerals incl. Franklinite, Quartz, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Rhodonite, Fluorite (massive), Epidote (massive), and others. New exciting finds as well, to be mentioned on trip.

Meet-up spot:  Franklin Mineral Museum parking area (32 Evans St. Franklin, NJ 07416). Park on grass strip just to right of the end of the main Museum lot. Phil Crabb will meet us there at 3:45 pm and guide us to the parking on High St., which will be either on the property outskirt or street – side.
Trip Notes: Please carpool to High St. from FMM if possible.

MANDATORY:  You MUST BRING YOUR OWN LW / SW / MW LAMP(s).  

See details in the attached flyer.  As with all trips - SIGN UP WITH GROUNDHOG DAVE (email / text / message)

And as with all trips - you must be a current FM-NJ member in good standing Dues - wise.

Thanks folks, have a good one and see you soon!

August 18, 19 & 20, 2023
Fri & Sat 10am-6pm • Sun 10am-4pm
Gem, Jewelry, Bead, Mineral, Fossil & Craft Show

Lebanon Expo Center
80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon PA 17042
Open to the Public!!! + Wholesale Available