Download or read book Rockhounding Idaho written by Garret Romaine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to Idaho’s best sites for collecting rocks, minerals, gems, crystals, fossils, and gold.
Download or read book Idaho written by Garret H. Romaine and published by Falcon Press Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to Idaho's best sites for collecting rocks, minerals, gems, crystals, fossils, and gold.
Download or read book Rockhounding Idaho written by Garret Romaine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems & minerals Rockhounding Idaho is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gold in the Gem State. Completely up-to-date with over 200 GPS coordinates in ninety-nine collecting locales, it covers popular and widely known fee-dig operations as well as four-wheel-drive adventures into the desert, and long winding drives through the mountains. The result is a complete and accurate guide to the state’s vast riches. The author—a long-time field collector in the Pacific Northwest and an award-winning writer—clearly explains the broad outlines of Idaho’s many collecting locales and mining districts, and provides an appreciation for the geology underneath. You can use this guide to plan expeditions straight across the state or to devise looping road trips that cover a single region in great detail. From agates to zeolites, from garnets to gold, Rockhounding Idaho is the ideal resource for rockhounds of all ages and experience levels. Look inside to find: • Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions • Suggested tools and techniques • Land-use regulations and legal restrictions • Information on nearby camping
Download or read book Gem Minerals of Idaho written by John A. Beckwith and published by Caxton Press. This book was released on 1972 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press Gem Minerals of Idaho, designed for beginners and for those collectors visiting Idaho for the first time, it is a guide to some of the countless collecting areas of the state. It is not a textbook of mineralogy and, so far as possible, avoids technical terminology. However, it does contain information of general value on the physical and optical characteristics of minerals, as well as facts concerning history, lore, and fashioning of many of the gems.
Download or read book Gem and Mineral Collector s Guide to Idaho written by Lanny R. Ream and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rockhounding Oregon written by Lars W. Johnson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-10-15 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated, this book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Oregon, with valuable tips on what tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to look for and to identify what you’ve found. Information on clubs, rock shops, museums, and special attractions are provided. Rockhounding Oregon is a must-have for anyone interested in collecting their own minerals, gems, and fossils in the region.
Download or read book Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook written by Garret Romaine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from “pebble pup” to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you’ll be driving the open roads and traveling home with dusty pockets full of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils—and maybe even gold. Features: * geology basics * popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold * tools of the trade for every level of collector * rules and regulations * polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures
Download or read book Rockhounding Montana written by Montana Hodges and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes the state's best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commerical sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also descirbes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs around the state. This is truly a complete guide to popular collecting sites in Montana and source-book brimming with advice that can be of use to both the novice and the experienced rockhounder.
Download or read book Marlow s Idaho Rock Hounding Guide Book 2024 written by Carlos B Marlow and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unearth Idaho's Hidden Gems: Your Ultimate Rockhounding Adventure Awaits with Marlow's Idaho Rock Hounding Guide Book 2024! Are you ready to transform your Idaho vacation into an unforgettable treasure hunt? Within the pages of Marlow's Idaho Rock Hounding Guide Book 2024, renowned geologist Carlos B. Marlow unveils the secrets to discovering Idaho's most captivating gems, minerals, and fossils. Whether you're a seasoned collector or an enthusiastic beginner, this comprehensive guidebook equips you with everything you need to embark on a thrilling rockhounding expedition. Marlow's Unbeatable Features: The Definitive Tourist's Reference: Marlow meticulously curates a diverse selection of the most rewarding rockhounding sites across Idaho, specifically tailored for the tourist's itinerary. Full Information, Instruction & Strategy: Master the art of rockhounding with Marlow's clear and concise instructions. Learn proper identification techniques, essential safety precautions, responsible collecting practices, and proven strategies to maximize your finds. 2024 Updates: Rest assured, you're wielding the latest intel. This edition incorporates vital updates on permits, regulations, and access restrictions for a stress-free adventure. User-Friendly Format: Marlow presents complex geological knowledge in an engaging and accessible manner, complete with detailed descriptions and easy to understand vocabulary. More Than Just a Guidebook, It's an Experience! Marlow's Idaho Rock Hounding Guide Book 2024 isn't just a directory of locations; it's your passport to an unforgettable adventure. This guide book empowers you to experience the magic of rockhounding and forge lasting memories on your Idaho expedition. Don't leave Idaho empty-handed! Marlow's Idaho Rock Hounding Guide Book 2024 is your key to unlocking the treasure trove that lies beneath the Gem State's surface. Order your copy today and embark on a rockhounding adventure you'll never forget!
Download or read book Southern Idaho Ghost Towns written by Wayne C. Sparling and published by Caxton Press. This book was released on 1974 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press When mineral riches were found in southern Idaho "boomtowns" arose across this rugged land. When the mining activity ceased these towns were quickly abandoned yet they still stand; a testimony to the vagaries of life in the frontier in pursuit of gold and silver.
Download or read book Rockhounding Utah written by William A. Kappele and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A completely updated and revised edition brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals .
Download or read book Rockhounding for Beginners written by Lars W. Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure! Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you’ve ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a ’gram of a really cool crystal, congratulations! You’ve already experienced a rockhounding adventure! Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to the next level, providing everything you need to know from tips for finding local sources for really cool finds to techniques for safely cleaning, cutting, polishing, and caring for the best samples. Complete with full-color photos to help you identify each rock and mineral wherever you find them, this guide has all the rockhounding information you need whether you’re ready to get down and dirty or simply want to learn more from the comfort of your couch.
Download or read book Rockhounding Washington written by Lars W. Johnson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Washington, with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to look for and to identify what you’ve found. Information on clubs, rock shops, museums, and special attractions are provided. Rockhounding Washington is a must-have for anyone interested in collecting their own minerals, gems, and fossils in the region.
Download or read book Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting written by Garret Romaine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Beginner’s Guide to Rockhounding, Gem Collecting, Gold Prospecting, and Fossil Hunting Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning the basics of collecting rocks and minerals. It’s the perfect companion title to the more advanced Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook. Readers will learn how to identify common rocks and minerals, and where to look for them. Using labs, procedures, pictorials, and discussions to help readers learn, this book will cover the basics of geology, describing the three main rock groups, with extensive pictures to show what to look for and how to figure out what is out there. Look inside for: Geology basics Rules and regulations Polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures Popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold Tools of the trade for every level of collector
Download or read book Rockhounding Wyoming written by Kenneth L. Graham and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 75 sites described in this guide take you across the red desert to the high mountain majesty of the Big Horns and Wind Rivers as well as the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park. Graham, a former hardrock miner, developed an interest in rocks at an early age, and he shares his enthusiasm for rockhounding and his appreciation for the diverse Wyoming landscape that holds the treasure. Each description provides detailed information complete with maps on how to find the remote as well as popular digs, what will likely be found there, the tools to bring, the best season to visit, the appropriate vehicle to drive, or when to lace up your hiking boots to get to those out-of-the-way places.
Download or read book Rocks Gems and Minerals written by Garret Romaine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.
Download or read book Rockhounding Montana written by Montana Hodges and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide and source-book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals.
