We went to site 25 called cottonwood spring and site 22 called agate hill. Rockhounding the southwest rockhounding, writing, wandering. Erick begay native american jewelry in boulder city is a lovely southern outpost. Rock hounding idaho 99 locations in idaho to find gemstones. A guide to the states best rockhounding sites rockhounding series. Rockhounding 101 the basics of field collecting research. It includes information such as collecting locations that ive visited or that ive researched, and also information from other rockhounds. This book is a 6 x 9 paperback with 156 pages, descriptions, maps, photos. Plug these into your gps to help ensure that you do find productive geode beds. A few years back we purchased a book rock hounding idaho. I also visited red rock canyon, but found no rocks of any interest. Rockhounding nevada tips tricks and places to visit travel nevada. I also have a wildlife section that includes pictures of some of the wildlife ive come across while rockhounding and, of course, there is the chief adventurologists blog. A field guide to some of the states best rockhounding sites.
The nook book ebook of the rockhounding nevada, 2nd by william a. A location guide for rock hounds in the united states. Hi all first time posting in here so please be gentle. It identifies a number of good locations throughout the state. Rockhounding is a great hobby, rewarding and full of adventure. Rock hounding a fascinating hobby for southern nevadans las.
Rockhounding the virgin valley 4 lemon opal, thunder eggs and chalcedony mining america ep27 2017 duration. Millions of years of geothermal and geological activity makes nevada a rockhounders paradise. His other books include rockhounding nevada and rockhounding colorado. Kappele has been rockhounding across the west for more than forty years. A guide to the states best rockhounding sites paperback.
We checked out a book from the library titled, rockhounding nevada. Diva complete guide and source book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals. Several books about rockhounding in california have been published,and most give gps coordinates. Well visit forgotten settlements and ghost towns and ill show you the famous mining camps of cobalt, eldorado and gowganda. Recently i discovered that theres garnet, opal, and turquoise within 30 miles or so of the city and was looking to see if anyone could offer some places to start looking. Gem trails of california, gem trails of nevada, rockhounding california and rockhounding nevada. The silt playa 100 miles 160 km north of reno encompasses more than 300,000 acres of land and contains more than 120 miles of historic trails. A complete guide and source book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals. I would recommend the book rockhounding nevada though.
The black rock desert is a semiarid region of lava beds and playa, or alkali flats. Just west of the town of ely, nevada, located in white pine county, is the garnet hill recreation area, source of many beautiful garnet crystal specimens. Nevada is one of the best states to search for a variety of minerals. Popular rockhounding books showing 150 of 54 rockhounding oregon. New mexico, the land of enchantment is an archetype example of the endemic culture, vibe, and heritage of the american desert southwest. Rockhounding is the recreational collecting of rocks andor mineral specimens from their natural environment. Rockhounding is the collection of reasonable amounts of mineral specimens, rocks, semiprecious gems, petrified wood and invertebrate fossils. Plant fossils, opal rockhounding nv p188 black rock desert. Anyone know of any rockhounding sites nearish to vegas.
Which takes us back to mineral clubs, and why it is a wise idea to be involved with at least one of them. Jul 07, 2016 rockhounding is a great hobby, rewarding and full of adventure. Exploring and rockhounding in nevadaoregon room to ramble. I have a couple of questions i hope you can help with. Recently retired, gary has more time to pursue his passions, traveling and rockhounding throughout utah. Undisclosed site in southern nevada,but sites may not be all that hard to find as cretaceous continental deposits are not widespread in nevada cretaceous turtles,dinosaursteeth,dinosaursbones. Fully up to date with gps coordinates for more than 100 collecting locales, it covers popular and widely known feedig operations as well as fourwheeldrive adventures into the desert and long winding drives. Pardon the lousy formatting, that is the main reason i gave up on publication. We are docents at the crater rock museum in southern oregon. Mitchell detailed maps and descriptive text lead the rockhound to over 82 of the best collecting locales for gems, minerals, and fossils.
A location guide for rock hounds in the united states 1 alabama alabama comprises two geological regions. Hunting in these areas can be a bit different from other rockhounding terrains, however, and the hunter needs to be aware of these differences when planning a desert outing. Hi everyone, im new to the forums but wanted to get some info or locations around las vegas. Apr 19, 2018 we love to use our falcon guide books to look for new rockhounding sites during road trips. Avail yourself of books on the subject in local libraries. Garnet hill rock hound recreation area near ely, nevada. From the back cover a complete guide to finding and collecting the states gems and minerals rockhounding nevada is a musthave book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems in the silver state. Gem hunt road trippers rock hunting reno tahoe book sites apple books books to read online rocks and gems gems and minerals. This crystalline or mineral region is composed primarily of metamorphosed paleozoic. There was one on the opposite side of the road at rubys inn at bryce canyon and at the petrified forest there were gem stores. Jan 07, 2017 most of these locations are primarily sourced from a few key books. And please, do yourself a favor and rent or bring a 4wheel drive vehicle when traversing the nevada backcountry.
Numerous black and white photos aid in locating the collecting areas and selective color photos help with specimen identification. Jan 09, 20 however, if you had been a member of the mineralogical society of southern california, you would have had the chance to visit with several outstanding collections belonging to members of that club. Rockhounding the northern deserts legends of america. The first chapter of my new travel list book is out. Whether searching for unknown sources or going to a paytodig operation, you can have great fun digging for opals, turquoise, or any number of minerals that are found while rockhounding nevada. Of all the activities we enjoy, rock collecting, also referred to as rockhounding, is the longest lasting. Wyoming rockhounding, colorado rockhounding and a rock show. Sites derived from these source books have entries referencing the.
It is a designated rock hound recreation area, so it is open with no fees. That story, some experts assert, continues for approximately 4. Pahrump valley rockhound gem club rocks desert pahrump. Sites derived from these source books have entries referencing the book and page number for more detailed information. Diva complete guide and sourcebook brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals. Fully up to date with gps coordinates for more than 100 collecting locales, it covers popular and widely known feedig operations as well as fourwheeldrive adventures into the desert and long winding drives through the mountains. Rockhounding nevada is a favorite for locals and tourists alike. Gem trails of southern california gem trails of northern california gem trails of arizona gem trails of nevada gem trails of utah gem trails of new mexico gem trails of colorado gem trails of oregon gem trails of texas gem trails of washington. Check out our finds and how you can get started with rockhounding yourself. Few people know that to progress in knowledge about this hobby is easy as can be, it just take a little bit of reading and we have the perfect selection of books to talk about today, ones that will give you a full understanding of minerals. Merrimac district copper, lead, zinc, magnetite, tungsten.
Nbmg special publication 29, rocks, gemstones, minerals, and fossils in nevada, is a useful generalized map of areas to go. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The biggest little nevada rockhounding map reno road trippers. The vast lands of southern utah are intricately carved into the red and white sandstone limestone layers of the colorado plateau, leaving behind wellknown monuments in locations like canyonlands and zion national parks. Visit the places where experienced rock and mineral collectors have found success. A complete guide of the rocks, gems and minerals of new mexico and where to find them. This website is dedicated to the amateur rockhound who is interested in finding rock specimens for their collection. Mcdermitt sits right on the border of nevada and oregon with a population of around 500. Arizona is one of the highest caliber rockhounding states and receives visitors from all corners of the world in search of arizona rocks, gemstones, minerals and fossils which find themselves scattered across this geologic treasure trove. Right outside of vegas i mainly go for red selenite, a light golden selenite, actinolite for specimens, marine coprolite, fossil sponges, crinoids, there is some nice green and bluegreen jasper deposits, an interesting frothy looking obsidian, low grade fire agate and if you are in to.
In this three volume series, rockhound, well explore what it means to collect minerals in the skarns and pegmatites of the canadian shield. Books about rockhounding looking for gems, being a rockhound. Before it was known as the place for quickie divorces, legalized gambling and the las vegas strip, nevada was about mining. The northern desert regions of southern idaho, northern utah, northern nevada and south eastern oregon hold a wealth of rock and gem material. Recreational gold panning is a popular type of rockhounding in california and the. Turquoise and opal are two of the most highly valued minerals mined here, but many other minerals such as beryl, amethyst, quartz, azurite, and a variety of fossils can also be found throughout nevada.
Rocks and minerals dk smithsonian handbook fossils. There were several sites listed that were somewhat easy to get to with our 4wd truck on blm bureau of land management roads. Its rumored he discovered black gold somewhere in the. Although known for its gold production, california is a virtual haven for rock and gem collectors.
Nevada travel log rockhounding in nevada the adventures of ron and val in las vegas, area 51, and southern nevada. The northeast section is mountainous, constituting the southern end of the cumberland plateau and climaxing in 2,407 ft. Gem trails of nevada gem trails of utah gem trails of new mexico gem trails of colorado gem trails of oregon gem trails of texas gem trails of washington. We are coming to vegas the 2nd week in september, unfortunately we havent had any time to plan this holiday as ive been in. The biggest little nevada rockhounding map reno road. A guide to the regions best rockhounding sites rockhounding series hodges, montana on. A book on the rockhound hunting grounds in the golden state of california. Books that will help you identify the best collecting locations in a state and the maps to get you there. The southern nevada desert is the perfect location to learn the stories of the earth. Chances are you will get an enthusiastic guy who will tell you all kinds of neat info on interesting nature places including rockhounding in southern nevada. Based in las vegas nevada and governed by a board of directors our club started in 1930 as the prospectors club and is one of the oldest recorded clubs of its kind in the united. Nevada rockhounding map rock hounding, nevada, books to.
Rockhounding nevada tips tricks and places to visit. A large number of popular books have been written on rock, mineral, and gem collecting and recreational prospecting in nevada and the west in general. Dig the rounded geodes out of holes left by other miners, or start your own hole. Visiting the springs preserve itself isnt bad either. Rock hounding a fascinating hobby for southern nevadans. Even though it was a little dry reading, as a reference book when we were trying to find new places to explore, it was great. I learned so much while in vegas from the southern nevada rock and mineral society. Invertebrate fossils are the remains of animals that didnt have bones such as shellfish, corals, trilobites and crinoids. State specific rockhounding books including the books listed here as well as other books. His other books include rockhounding utah and rockhounding colorado. One of the most famous prospectors of the time, trappergold seeker pegleg smith traveled through the anza borrego region. Three books every rock and mineral collector should own. Video riding your suv or atv over gold one of the most famous prospectors of the time, trappergold seeker pegleg smith traveled through the anza borrego region.
The gps guide to western gem trails accompaniment to above gem trails guides rockhound s handbook. We were driving back to bend after visiting the fam in nevada and decided to take a little different route in order to hit some places in our rockhounding nevada book. You could build up an entire library out of the numerous books and magazines about rockhounding in utah and rockhounding in general. A guide to 99 of the states best rock hounding sites rock hounding series by garret romaine. A guide to the regions best rockhounding sites rockhounding. He could probably put you in touch with a local rockhound. Apr 20, 2020 seventeen miles from ely and two hundred miles northeast of las vegas is nevadas ward charcoal ovens state historic park external link. Most of these locations are primarily sourced from a few key books. Check out our interactive nevada rockhounding map with information for each location. Mcdermitt is an awesome spot to go exploring and rockhounding in nevada oregon.
The club has also incorporated a junior rockhounding program. Click on the links below for more information on each book. Rockhound books, guides, rocks and more desertusa store. Pick up the book rockhounding nevada, it has a ton more spots near tonopah and will help a lot. I did find some other cool minerals yet to be identified near the two kids mine mine area is now closed and gated, went to the easterly adjacent property. Where to find rocks, minerals and gemstones in utah. Books about rockhounding looking for gems, being a rockhound, prospecting for gold, geology, gems, gemstones, jewelry making, american gems like nevada turquoise and oregon sunstone, and more. Americas best rockhounding website gator girl rocks. Buy or rent rockhounding nevada as an etextbook and get instant access. Cayucos beachrobert altmanrocks and gemssouthern californiacalifornia beachbutlerdesertsmineralsaudiobook.
Rockhounding nevada is a musthave book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems in the silver state. A guide to the states best rockhounding sites rockhounding series by william a. There are a lot of rockhounding opportunities in the state of nevada. It seems like everywhere we go, no matter what we are doing, we keep an eye out for color on the ground. In addition, in las vegas, anyone can get a glimpse of the worlds largest gold nugget.
Read on for ways to get some natural garnets, turquoise, and black fire opal and to visit some fantastic nevada rockhounding sites. Italian stone masons in the 1870s built these beehive shaped ovens to produce charcoal used in forging and mining operations. In this video we will be discussing guide books and other printed resources that you can use to. Welcome to the first in a series of videos explaining in great depth all aspects of rock hounding. The statebystate section provides rockhound information about rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and meteorites as well as rockhounding resources, books, museums, neat places to visit, and recreational rockhounding sites for every state in america the resources section provides an extensive collection of useful rockhounding resources, including my best ever guides, a rockhound glossary. According to pahrump valley rockhound vicepresident bill wertz, the oldest, hottest and most unusual story is told succinctly by the landscape, and specifically, by the rocks in. A location guide for rock hounds in the united states 3 clarke county area, vein outcrops along county roads. Lars johnson goodreads author shelved 3 times as rockhounding.
He made a living and fed his family mining gems and gold, mostly in southern california. Arizona, the grand canyon state, is obviously no stranger to rocks and gemstones. The adventures of ron and val in las vegas, area 51, and southern nevada. They also have a very good workshop and all kinds of. A guide to the states best rockhounding sites paperback by.
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