Join ISG on a diamond mining field trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park

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The International School of Gemology (ISG) has announced a field trip to the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. This is a great opportunity to visit a real diamond mine and share knowledge and fun with ISG Global Network members, and those thinking about joining.

The ISG Field Trip to the Crater of Diamonds State Park is open to everyone who would like to attend.

Registration: All attendees must register with the ISG using the link at the bottom of this page in order to attend.

Cost: $25 per person to cover ISG admin costs for the field trip. There is an additional cost per person of $8 per day for digging, plus a minimal equipment rental fee if you need digging tools. You will pay the digging fee and any tool rental at the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

Location: Murfreesboro, Arkansas

Dates: Thursday – Saturday, 10 – 12 November.

Itinerary

6:00 pm Thursday: Orientation meeting on at the ISG campsite in the Crater of Diamonds State Park. (campsite location to be announced)

8:00 am Friday: Meet at front gate of Crater of Diamonds State Park for tour of museum and mine.

10:00 am Friday: Digging for diamonds.

6:00 pm Friday: Sharing and dinner at the ISG campsite.

8:00 am Saturday: Meet at front gate of Crater of Diamonds State Park for more digging for diamonds.

5:00 pm Saturday: Park closes and the group carries home their finds.

Travel Information: There are beautiful camping facilities available at the Crater of Diamonds State Park, and the ISG home base at the event will be their campsite. Everyone is responsible for making their own travel arrangements. The contact information for the Crater of Diamonds camping facilities, and a great little hotel in Murfreesboro for those who prefer to stay at a hotel during the trip is available at the ISG website link below.

Click here to register and for more information https://www.schoolofgemology.com/?page_id=419