A Geology Club for All

Join us for a mineral adventure that begins on the road from New Jersey to Arizona and ends at the world-famous Tucson Mineral Show. Along the way, we’ll visit three classic Arizona collecting localities—Red Cloud Mine, North Geronimo Mine, and Scepter Hill—and share the experiences, challenges, and discoveries that made each stop memorable.

Go underground at the North Geronimo Mine in search of brilliant vanadinite, collecting 150 feet below the desert surface. Then head to Scepter Hill, where smoky quartz scepters can still be found scattered across the rugged landscape—along with a few scorpions to keep things interesting. We’ll also explore the historic Red Cloud Mine and the minerals that have made it famous among collectors.

Finally, we’ll arrive in Tucson for a look inside the world’s largest gathering of mineral dealers and collectors, highlighting some of the exceptional specimens encountered at the shows and offering a glimpse at the buying, selling, and spectacle that make Tucson a bucket-list destination for mineral enthusiasts.

To bring the journey to life, actual specimens collected at each of the three Arizona localities will be on display during the presentation.

From digging underground to shopping the showrooms, From Pickaxes to Price Tags follows the mineral-collecting experience from the thrill of finding specimens in the field to seeing some of the world’s finest minerals offered in Tucson.

Type of Trip:

Herkimer Quartz (Herkimer Diamond) Dig – A great opportunity to collect these unique quartz crystals in both ledge and tailings areas.

Location:

Diamond Mountain Mining – Little Falls, NY

Attendance Limit:

• FREE Dig for Club Members – Limited to 25 participants
• Additional members can attend up to a total of 40 participants, but must pay a fee.

Fees (CASH ONLY, Paid on-site):

• Free for the first 25 club members
• $60 per person for ages 14 and up (beyond the first 25 in groups of 10)

Ages Allowed:

• 8 years & up
• Kids 13 and under must be closely supervised by a parent/guardian at all times

Food & Drinks:

Bring your own food and drinks – no food will be provided. This will also be noted in the flyer.

Important Notes:

• This is a shared trip with FM-NJ
• Limited spots available – sign up early!

How to Sign Up:

To secure your spot, contact Groundhog Dave:

• Call/Text: 732-939-4476

If you’re interested in the Diamond Mountain dig, Groundhog Dave will send additional details upon request.

This is a fantastic opportunity to collect Herkimer Diamonds with fellow club members, so don’t miss out!