Field Trip Report:

Fifth Annual Western North Carolina Rockhound Roundup!
July 30th-August 3rd, 2008

photos by: Rick Bernotas, Lee Fleming, Mark Gaskins and Rick Jacquot

Wednesday morning, getting ready for a trip to the Little Pine mine.

Fueling up Maggie for the ride to the mine.

Even though we had Maggie loaded, we still had quite a few vehicles to park once we got there.

This couple was on vacation from Florida and joined us for the day at the mine.

Checking out the imprints of removed garnets in the walls.

Kathy and Gary ready to dig.

Enjoying the mine.

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