Gold Mining in Florida: Rucks Pit in Fort Drum Crystal Mine
Bring buckets. For adults, the mine charges 30 for a fivegallon bucket. For kids under 12, it''s 15. Bring newspapers. Calcite is "soft" crystal and easily scratched. Wrap your finds before they go in your bucket. Bring a cooler and plenty to drink. You''re in the middle of nowhere. ''Nuff said. Wear sunscreen.