Important notice for all field trips!

We love having people on our trips. However, what we do can sometimes be dangerous if we are not careful. You are strongly advised to read the full rules here. Here are some key highlights to remember.

• Children must be closely attended at all times. One adult per child. They cannot be wandering off.
• Bring safety glasses. We may have extras available, but if you do not have them, you will not be able to join the trip. They should be on at all times.
• Wear real shoes and long pants. Sandals and flip flops in particular are not acceptable - dress for the dig!.
• Always be careful. Especially watch out above and below you on rock piles. Watch out for others nearby before beating on rocks.
• No drones and no smoking. We do not want fires or other dangerous circumstances on our trips.
• Have fun. As serious as the above is written, we just want to make sure everyone is safe and enjoying themselves. That's what we're here for, right?

• Field Trip Rules

Locations

Unless otherwise noted, we meet up for our field trips at the Ace Hardware / old Shopko Hometown parking lot (now a sporting goods place) in Ishpeming along US-41 about a half mile west of the roundabout. We meet at 9am, leaving at 9:30. There will be a liability waiver to sign and a fee ($5 for members, $10 for non-members).

Our meetings take place at the Cliffs Shaft Mining Museum. The address is 501 W Euclid St, Ishpeming, MI 49849-1366. You don't need to be a member to stop in! A silent auction, door prizes, a presentation or activity and a business meeting will take place. Stay as long as you like.

Usually the doors open at 1:00pm, followed by our main program at 1:30. In June, July and August we start at 6:30pm. Typically meetings happen every third Sunday; check the schedule in case it is pushed to the fourth Sunday.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

An outline of the year (up to August) has been posted. Details, exact dates and times will be finalized.