At a recent field trip I was all set to walk the trail after the initial ten minute orientation, which I give at the beginning of every event. As I approached the main trail I overheard two young counselors who had just plopped down on a sitting log that is perched under a sun umbrella. She turned to the other and stated: "I'm bored"! The other replied: "I'm really tired"!
Just a tip to all Counselors, Teachers, and Chaperone's... The Gem Mine is for the benefit of the kids. Cool it with the complaints! This is their special time of enchantment in their young lives. The Dry Gulch Gem Mine is not about you, and the teachers and counselors are after all... getting paid! Try to remember when you were a kid, and an adult did something special for YOU.
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- Sheriff Bill:
- Sheriff Bill is the designer and builder of the "Town Of Dry Gulch", which is located one block up (west) from the lake on Route 430.Findley Lk.NY This Wild West Town (circa 1849), contains the following: "Crystal Chateau" An Incredible Rock&Gift Shop that is filled with gemstone type gifts such as carvings, candles, jewelry, and over 1,000 sparkling crystals!... "Earthstone Gallery" offers the original works of William Paul, aka: Sheriff Bill (published newspaper cartoonist), stone sculptor, and painter... "On The Rocks", is the General Store for kids and offers penny candy, fossils, rocks & minerals and souvenirs. Last but certainly not least, "The Dry Gulch Gem Mine". This enchanting area of outdoor gem mining trails is complete with a full picnic pavillion, a wild west museum, a miniature town and railroad, and "Fuzzy's Hut", a black light mineral display. Kids (young and old alike) can arrange for a field trip, birthday party, or private party.