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

βœ¨πŸ©΅πŸ’ŽπŸ©΅βœ¨   Happy LπŸ’žVE Day mountain friends!This sweet little heart crystal was discovered from our Blue Waters Low Ledge βœ¨πŸ’Ž...
02/14/2026

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Happy LπŸ’žVE Day mountain friends!

This sweet little heart crystal was discovered from our Blue Waters Low Ledge βœ¨πŸ’Žβœ¨
We pulled this one out together βœ¨πŸ’žβœ¨

Herkimer Diamond Quartz
Russell Family Mine
Blue Waters Ledge
Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York

Hey mountain friends,     βš’οΈA few of the weekends are filling up in the Spring, To be sure to get your special dates get...
02/13/2026

Hey mountain friends,
βš’οΈA few of the weekends are filling up in the Spring, To be sure to get your special dates get your reservations in with us...
Feel free to share with your favorite rockhounds βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈ

βœ¨πŸŽ‰πŸ’ŽπŸŽ‰βœ¨
Happy New Year Mountain Friends!
We are delighted to announce that we will be OPEN for mining this season πŸŽ‰πŸ’ŽπŸŽ‰
Our 2026 Mining Season Calendar is now available, featuring additional holidays such Father's Day and Memorial Weekend...

We are offering ten passes per day, Space is limited!

Our Gem Pass allows access to our Top Ledge, There guests have the opportunity to search for genuine Herkimer Diamond Quartz crystals and rare Little Falls Scepter Crystals! βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈ

Mining Cost:
$75 per Adult -
( $25 Deposit Required to hold reservation)
$15 per Junior Rockhound Pass Ages 6-16 ( no deposit required for kids, Let us know they are coming on the reservation))
Children Five and under Free

βš’οΈCheck in at 8:30 , Mining until 5 βš’οΈ

Guests have access to two large open pit mines, Along with several newly opened ledge areas to explore!βš’οΈ
We have solid Ledge, easy moving dirt digging, Tailings for sifting and plenty of Herkimer Diamond Quartz bearing Dolostone to break!

Note: No power tools allowed

To make reservations:
Email us here: russellfamilymine@gmail.com
Or contact us here via. Facebook messenger,
Let us know how many passes are needed and your date/ Dates , Along with a good email,
βš’οΈ I'll send over an easy to pay invoice to hold your reservation

All Dates are available for Club Bookings and private parties , Want to book the entire ledge for you and your friends absolutely!
Have any questions, Want to book a club, Reach out, Passes are at a first come first serve bases...

Russell Family Mine 2026 Mining Season Calendar

πŸŒΏπŸ’ŽMayπŸ’ŽπŸŒΏ
May 2nd and May 3rd ✨Booked ✨N.C & S.C Gem and Mineral Club
May 5,6,7,8,9
May 12,13,14,15,16
May 19,20,21,22,23,24,25
May 29,30, 31

βœ¨βš’οΈJune βš’οΈβœ¨
June 2,3,4,5,6,7
June 9,10,11,12,13,14
June 17,18,19,20,21
June 23,24,25,26,27
June 30

πŸ’Žβš’οΈJulyβš’οΈπŸ’Ž
July 1,2
July 8,9,10,11,12
July 14,15,16,17,18,19
July 21,22,23,24,25,26
July 28,29,30,31

βœ¨βš’οΈπŸ’Ž August πŸ’Žβš’οΈβœ¨
August 1,2,4,5,6,7
August 12,13,14,15,16
August 18,19,20,21,22,23
August 25,26,27,28,29,30

βœ¨πŸ‚βš’οΈπŸ’Ž September πŸ’Žβš’οΈπŸ‚βœ¨
September 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
September 11,12,13,16,17,18,19,20
September 22,23,24,25,26
September 29, 30

✨🍁 October 🍁✨
October 1,2,3
October 6,7,8,9,10,11
October 13,14,15,16,17
October 20,21,22,23,24,25
October 27,28,29, 30 31
November 1st Last Day....

✨✨Calendar will update as the dates are fully booked and dates claimed by club's ✨✨

We are looking forward to meeting you and having you here to the mountain side this 2026 Season, See you soon,
The Russell Family
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πŸ’Žβš’οΈ Mountain Memories for February 12thβš’οΈπŸ’ŽA few pics from over the years on this date...
02/12/2026

πŸ’Žβš’οΈ Mountain Memories for February 12thβš’οΈπŸ’Ž
A few pics from over the years on this date...

02/11/2026

βœ¨πŸŒΏπŸ’ŽπŸŒΏβœ¨
During the fall we were exploring this mountain side, On a steeper area we came across this ledge, Throughout this area sparkling Druzy was peeking up through the green moss and leaves,
Here I began rolling back eroded stone...

Herkimer Diamond Quartz "Druzy"
Top Ledge
Russell Family Mine
Little Falls Herkimer Co New York

02/09/2026

βš’οΈπŸ”₯πŸ’ŽπŸ”₯βš’οΈ
Here's a Barbell Scepter that is as crisp as this cold snap we're having! β„οΈπŸ©΅β„οΈ
This highly formed Barbell Scepter was discovered from the Top Ledge here on the mountain,
This is an exceptional find, Double terminated, With a couple dolomite cubes - Internal and riding! Super bright gems and a defined rod, Absolutely stellar! πŸ”₯

Herkimer Diamond Barbell Scepter
Russell Family Mine
Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York
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02/08/2026

πŸ”₯πŸ’ŽπŸ”₯
We've been dealing with absolutely frigid temperatures up here on the mountain side, We were around -24 this morning πŸ©΅β„οΈπŸ©΅
We're snug and enjoying our slow morning watching the Olympics
Here's a beauty from the Top Ledge that was a super sweet discovery in 2019...

Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystal
Top Ledge
Russell Family Mine
Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York

02/05/2026

βœ¨βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈβœ¨ Here is a truly exceptional gemstone from the mountain, featuring remarkable brightness, an ideal size, along with those very unique inclusions. βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈ
This gemstone was the only one discovered in the vug, which provided a perfect fitπŸ”₯πŸ’ŽπŸ”₯

Herkimer Diamond Quartz/ Little Falls Diamond
Russell Family Mine
Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York
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βœ¨πŸ’Žβœ¨ Take a look at this incredible mountain facet skillfully set by Fred Weisser, This beautiful gem has that great rich...
02/04/2026

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Take a look at this incredible mountain facet skillfully set by Fred Weisser, This beautiful gem has that great rich color that we love, Interested in a timeless gift reach out to Weissers Jeweler's βœ¨πŸ’Žβœ¨

02/02/2026

βš’οΈπŸ”₯πŸ§‘πŸ’ŽπŸ§‘πŸ”₯βš’οΈ
Check out this smokin Tabby crystal! βš’οΈπŸ”₯Discovered from the Top Ledge, This beauty has a bunch of internal rainbows, highly formed - a clean termination,and that tint of golden too! Absolutely Delightful!πŸ§‘πŸ’› πŸ’ŽπŸ’›πŸ§‘

We are allowing access to our Top Ledge for the 2026 Mining Season βš’οΈπŸ’Žβš’οΈ
Mining Info and Calendar will be posted in the comments βœ¨πŸ’Žβœ¨

Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystal
Top Ledge, Gem Mine
Russell Family Mine
Little Falls Herkimer Co., New York

β„οΈπŸ’Žβ„οΈWe have blue skies and sunshine this frigid Sunday,Here's some fun sparkles from the mountain to add to your day πŸ’ŽπŸ©΅...
02/01/2026

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We have blue skies and sunshine this frigid Sunday,
Here's some fun sparkles from the mountain to add to your day πŸ’ŽπŸ©΅πŸ’Ž

Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystals
Top Ledge
Russell Family Mine
Little Falls, Herkimer Co., New York
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βœ¨πŸ©΅πŸ’ŽπŸ©΅βœ¨Shop Local this Valentine's Day πŸ’˜
01/30/2026

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Shop Local this Valentine's Day πŸ’˜

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223 Lovers Leap Road
Little Falls, NY
13365

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