Russell Family Mine

Russell Family Mine We are Bob and Wendy Russell. Gem, mountain life and adventure enthusiasts. Specializing in Herkimer 'Diamonds' from our own lil' ledge

05/29/2026

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Mountain Diaries
May 29, 2026
πŸ’Ž We're heading into another BIG weekend up here on the mountain βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈ
πŸ‘‰ We are fully BOOKED Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Last weekend we saw some incredible crystals discovered from the Top Ledge!
Our mountain Top Ledge is HOT! As we head into this weekend I've got a feeling it's going to be epicβš’οΈ
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This Scepter was discovered about a year ago from the Gem Mines top ledge by one of the guests! Yes- You keep what you find!!
Bob did a lot of work prepping that ledge, Can't wait to see what's in that solid rock βš’οΈ

Herkimer Diamond Quartz Scepter
Russell Family Mine
Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York

For Mine and Booking info visit:

https://russell-family-mine.square.site/

βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈπŸŒΏMountain Diaries...    βœ¨πŸ’ŽWe just wrapped up the last day of our busy holiday weekend up here at the mine... βš’οΈIt t...
05/25/2026

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🌿Mountain Diaries...
βœ¨πŸ’ŽWe just wrapped up the last day of our busy holiday weekend up here at the mine...
βš’οΈIt turned into a really nice day,The grey skies Cleared up and the forest began drying out...
βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈToday's crew were experienced and worked incredibly hard for their finds, There was some real beauties discovered from the Big Digs rock ledge, Have a look!
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Russell Family Mine
Herkimer Diamond Mining
Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystals
Little Falls, Herkimer Co m, New York

Booking & Mine Information can be found on our site...

https://russell-family-mine.square.site/

05/25/2026

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Check out this beauty radiating rainbows after being freshly unearthed by our friend and hard Rock miner Patrick Krug of Himandherk's! πŸŒˆπŸ’ŽπŸŒˆ

05/25/2026

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Mountain Memories...
One year ago today we had a full ledge up here on the mountain, Guests discover an exciting range of crystals, Including some incredible Skeletal formations and one beautiful Scepter too!
πŸ‘‰We are Open today and Fully Booked!
Check in begins at 8:30, We're digging rain or shine! πŸŒΏβš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈπŸŒΏ

πŸŒΏβš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈπŸŒΏβœ¨Mountain Diaries ✨   Saturday, May 23rd...   We had a mountain full up here! βœ¨πŸ’Žβœ¨  Guests from across the states ...
05/24/2026

πŸŒΏβš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈπŸŒΏ
✨Mountain Diaries ✨
Saturday, May 23rd...
We had a mountain full up here!
βœ¨πŸ’Žβœ¨ Guests from across the states brought high vibes and persistent attitudes to take on the mountain!
βœ¨πŸ’Žβœ¨ Our Jr. Rockhounds and Pebble pups sure we're lucky with all their finds! We loved seeing the excitement of young families collecting! Just as our family had done with our young children throughout their entire childhood πŸ’šπŸ’ŽπŸ’š
βœ¨πŸ’Žβœ¨ Our miners discovered a snake while digging, Rosalie relocated the little buddy to safer territories πŸ’šπŸπŸ’š
βœ¨πŸŒΏπŸ’šπŸŒΏβœ¨We hosted botanists from NYFA,
These guests took their time studying our flora along the trails up to the mountain top! We can't wait to read the report!
The excitement was so high! The mountain side here has many rare and unusual plant species! Some very out of place, Some not seen for this area and geography!! Isn't that exciting! We learned that this area hadn't been well researched, and happily agreed to any further studies! πŸ’šπŸŒΏπŸ’š
βš’οΈ Our kiddoes worked beside us as we checked everyone in, Rosalie behind the counter then up to the mine as a guide, Bobby parked all those cars and advised our visitors, Family owned and operated!🩡

πŸ‘‰Today we have rainy skies, That won't be stopping today's collecting adventures!
We are Open today and tomorrow for collecting βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈ Check in at 9! Rain or shine!
To make a reservation send us a message!
Or email is [email protected]

Herkimer Diamond Mining
Russell Family Mine
Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York

βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈMountain Diaries...  It's a big day for us up here on the mountain.. 🌿 πŸ’ŽToday we are fully booked, Kicking off this...
05/23/2026

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Mountain Diaries...
It's a big day for us up here on the mountain..
🌿 πŸ’ŽToday we are fully booked, Kicking off this holiday weekend!πŸ’ŽπŸŒΏ
βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈ Check in for our miners begins at 8:30
πŸŒΏπŸ’šπŸŒΏ Check in for our guests coming with NYFA begins at 9:30
All guests must visit our Check in to sign in
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We still have availability for Sunday and Monday, Not many, but we do have passes available πŸ’Žβš’οΈπŸ’Ž
We are looking forward to welcoming today's guests, Many traveling here to Little Falls from very far for this weekend! Florida, Ohio, Canada, New Hampshire,Pennsylvania and Texas too! πŸ’Žβš’οΈπŸ’Ž

Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystals
Russell Family Mine
Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York

For reservations and mine info visit:

https://russell-family-mine.dquare.site/

05/22/2026

πŸ”₯πŸ”₯βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈπŸ”₯πŸ”₯
βš’οΈHoly Smokes!! Check out this B-E-A-U-T-Y!
Discovered by one of our guests...
πŸ’ŽThat he GROUND SCORED the other day!!!πŸ’Ž
Yes our jaws dropped! 😳
The excitement began to grow as our guests were coming out of the mine says to us -" How incredible it was to witness that Scepter in person... "
What Scepter?! THIS SCEPTER! πŸ”₯πŸ’ŽπŸ”₯
The top Ledge is HOT HOT HOT!
For all types of collecting, Surface digging, dirt Digging,Rock breaking and ledge moving! This week some incredible crystals were discovered from the ledge. Museum Quality, Unusual formations, Perfect specimens!
Who's coming up to get their hands dirty with us? πŸŒΏπŸ’ŽπŸŒΏ

Herkimer Diamond Scepter
Russell Family Mine
βš’οΈTop Ledgeβš’οΈ
Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York

For Booking & Mine Information visit

https://russell-family-mine.square.site/

05/22/2026

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Book your mining adventure with us here at Russell Family Mine πŸŒΏπŸ’ŽπŸŒΏ
The mine is surrounded by a beautiful forest, The journey is exciting, The mine is looking good everywhere and our crystals are gifts that keep on giving!
For booking info visit:
https://russell-family-mine.square.site

05/20/2026

Let's go digging! βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈ

05/20/2026

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The oddities are our Favorites!
The Tabby's...
Funky inclusions... those scepters, Skeletals!
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223 Lovers Leap Road
Little Falls, NY
13365

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