We offer monthly field trips to members where you may find fossils, minerals, or even gold. As As part of the Southeast Federation of Mineral Societies we also participate in a monthly field trip sharing program called the DMC (originally the Dixie Mineral Council). Clubs in the program take turns sharing one of their field trips with other clubs in the program. This increases the number of field trips a club can offer their members, and members enjoy a variety of field trips all over the southeast.
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When on a collecting trip in the Nantahala or Chattahoochee National Forest Federal Restrictions apply.
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Schedule of collecting trips for members in 2026:
February 9th - Hiwassee Lake, Cherokee County, NC
March 10th - Nottely Lake, Union County, GA
April 20th - The Patty Mine/Quarry, Summerville, GA Only open on Sundays
May 6th - Tallulah River, Rabun County, GA
June 11th - Nantahala River, Macon County, NC
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There is no fee for any of the trips. All dates and destinations are subject to change due to weather, wishes of
participants, club conflicts, etc. For more information contact Joe Whitenton at 828-347-6555,
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Here are photos from recent field trips
