I also visited red rock canyon, but found no rocks of any interest. A location guide for rock hounds in the united states 3 clarke county area, vein outcrops along county roads. We went to site 25 called cottonwood spring and site 22 called agate hill. A guide to the regions best rockhounding sites rockhounding. Anyone know of any rockhounding sites nearish to vegas. The club has also incorporated a junior rockhounding program. The nook book ebook of the rockhounding nevada, 2nd by william a. Merrimac district copper, lead, zinc, magnetite, tungsten. Gem hunt road trippers rock hunting reno tahoe book sites apple books books to read online rocks and gems gems and minerals.
Recreational gold panning is a popular type of rockhounding in california and the. Of all the activities we enjoy, rock collecting, also referred to as rockhounding, is the longest lasting. Millions of years of geothermal and geological activity makes nevada a rockhounders paradise. Rockhounding is the collection of reasonable amounts of mineral specimens, rocks, semiprecious gems, petrified wood and invertebrate fossils. I would recommend the book rockhounding nevada though. Nevada rockhounding map rock hounding, nevada, books to. 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. You could build up an entire library out of the numerous books and magazines about rockhounding in utah and rockhounding in general. Rockhounding the virgin valley 4 lemon opal, thunder eggs and chalcedony mining america ep27 2017 duration. 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. A guide to 99 of the states best rock hounding sites rock hounding series by garret romaine. The gps guide to western gem trails accompaniment to above gem trails guides rockhound s handbook.
Several books about rockhounding in california have been published,and most give gps coordinates. 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. Rockhounding the southwest rockhounding, writing, wandering. Wyoming rockhounding, colorado rockhounding and a rock show. Welcome to the first in a series of videos explaining in great depth all aspects of rock hounding. Rockhounding nevada is a musthave book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems in the silver state. 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. Jan 07, 2017 most of these locations are primarily sourced from a few key books.
His other books include rockhounding nevada and rockhounding colorado. A complete guide of the rocks, gems and minerals of new mexico and where to find them. We checked out a book from the library titled, rockhounding nevada. Rockhounding nevada is a favorite for locals and tourists alike. We are docents at the crater rock museum in southern oregon. Rockhounding nevada tips tricks and places to visit. A location guide for rock hounds in the united states.
Visit the places where experienced rock and mineral collectors have found success. 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. The black rock desert is a semiarid region of lava beds and playa, or alkali flats. This website is dedicated to the amateur rockhound who is interested in finding rock specimens for their collection. The southern nevada desert is the perfect location to learn the stories of the earth. Nevada travel log rockhounding in nevada the adventures of ron and val in las vegas, area 51, and southern nevada. Which takes us back to mineral clubs, and why it is a wise idea to be involved with at least one of them. Before it was known as the place for quickie divorces, legalized gambling and the las vegas strip, nevada was about mining. A complete guide and source book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals. And please, do yourself a favor and rent or bring a 4wheel drive vehicle when traversing the nevada backcountry.
Hi all first time posting in here so please be gentle. Dig the rounded geodes out of holes left by other miners, or start your own hole. Diva complete guide and source book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals. The biggest little nevada rockhounding map reno road. Buy or rent rockhounding nevada as an etextbook and get instant access. Three books every rock and mineral collector should own. A location guide for rock hounds in the united states 1 alabama alabama comprises two geological regions. A guide to the states best rockhounding sites paperback by. Plant fossils, opal rockhounding nv p188 black rock desert. Garnet hill rock hound recreation area near ely, nevada. A few years back we purchased a book rock hounding idaho. It includes information such as collecting locations that ive visited or that ive researched, and also information from other rockhounds. Rocks and minerals dk smithsonian handbook fossils. State specific rockhounding books including the books listed here as well as other books.
Although known for its gold production, california is a virtual haven for rock and gem collectors. There are a lot of rockhounding opportunities in the state of nevada. Jul 07, 2016 rockhounding is a great hobby, rewarding and full of adventure. A field guide to some of the states best rockhounding sites. One of the most famous prospectors of the time, trappergold seeker pegleg smith traveled through the anza borrego region. Read on for ways to get some natural garnets, turquoise, and black fire opal and to visit some fantastic nevada rockhounding sites.
Erick begay native american jewelry in boulder city is a lovely southern outpost. Rockhound books, guides, rocks and more desertusa store. Numerous black and white photos aid in locating the collecting areas and selective color photos help with specimen identification. 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. Plug these into your gps to help ensure that you do find productive geode beds.
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. In this video we will be discussing guide books and other printed resources that you can use to. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Click on the links below for more information on each book. This crystalline or mineral region is composed primarily of metamorphosed paleozoic. He made a living and fed his family mining gems and gold, mostly in southern california. 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. Lars johnson goodreads author shelved 3 times as rockhounding. Sites derived from these source books have entries referencing the. 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. 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. 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. Rockhounding is the recreational collecting of rocks andor mineral specimens from their natural environment. The biggest little nevada rockhounding map reno road trippers.
Recently retired, gary has more time to pursue his passions, traveling and rockhounding throughout utah. Where to find rocks, minerals and gemstones in utah. Rockhounding nevada tips tricks and places to visit travel nevada. Italian stone masons in the 1870s built these beehive shaped ovens to produce charcoal used in forging and mining operations. Visiting the springs preserve itself isnt bad either. 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.
New mexico, the land of enchantment is an archetype example of the endemic culture, vibe, and heritage of the american desert southwest. He could probably put you in touch with a local rockhound. That story, some experts assert, continues for approximately 4. 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. Its rumored he discovered black gold somewhere in the. They also have a very good workshop and all kinds of. Rockhounding 101 the basics of field collecting research. Hi everyone, im new to the forums but wanted to get some info or locations around las vegas. Mcdermitt sits right on the border of nevada and oregon with a population of around 500. 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. Invertebrate fossils are the remains of animals that didnt have bones such as shellfish, corals, trilobites and crinoids. Rock hounding a fascinating hobby for southern nevadans. 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. Pahrump valley rockhound gem club rocks desert pahrump.
A guide to the states best rockhounding sites paperback. A guide to the regions best rockhounding sites rockhounding series hodges, montana on. Books about rockhounding looking for gems, being a rockhound. Mitchell detailed maps and descriptive text lead the rockhound to over 82 of the best collecting locales for gems, minerals, and fossils. Check out our finds and how you can get started with rockhounding yourself. This book is a 6 x 9 paperback with 156 pages, descriptions, maps, photos. It is a designated rock hound recreation area, so it is open with no fees. Arizona, the grand canyon state, is obviously no stranger to rocks and gemstones. Cayucos beachrobert altmanrocks and gemssouthern californiacalifornia beachbutlerdesertsmineralsaudiobook. 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. 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. A guide to the states best rockhounding sites rockhounding series by william a.
Sites derived from these source books have entries referencing the book and page number for more detailed information. The adventures of ron and val in las vegas, area 51, and southern nevada. 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. The northeast section is mountainous, constituting the southern end of the cumberland plateau and climaxing in 2,407 ft. 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. It seems like everywhere we go, no matter what we are doing, we keep an eye out for color on the ground.
Rockhounding is a great hobby, rewarding and full of adventure. In addition, in las vegas, anyone can get a glimpse of the worlds largest gold nugget. Rock hounding a fascinating hobby for southern nevadans las. Most of these locations are primarily sourced from a few key books.
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. 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. A book on the rockhound hunting grounds in the golden state of california. Americas best rockhounding website gator girl rocks. 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. Pardon the lousy formatting, that is the main reason i gave up on publication. Nbmg special publication 29, rocks, gemstones, minerals, and fossils in nevada, is a useful generalized map of areas to go. Exploring and rockhounding in nevadaoregon room to ramble. His other books include rockhounding utah and rockhounding colorado. 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. The first chapter of my new travel list book is out. 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. Gem trails of california, gem trails of nevada, rockhounding california and rockhounding nevada. Rockhounding the northern deserts legends of america.
Apr 19, 2018 we love to use our falcon guide books to look for new rockhounding sites during road trips. 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. I learned so much while in vegas from the southern nevada rock and mineral society. 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. Check out our interactive nevada rockhounding map with information for each location.
A guide to the states best rockhounding sites rockhounding series. 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. In this three volume series, rockhound, well explore what it means to collect minerals in the skarns and pegmatites of the canadian shield. I have a couple of questions i hope you can help with. We are coming to vegas the 2nd week in september, unfortunately we havent had any time to plan this holiday as ive been in.
Avail yourself of books on the subject in local libraries. Books that will help you identify the best collecting locations in a state and the maps to get you there. 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. Rock hounding idaho 99 locations in idaho to find gemstones. Pick up the book rockhounding nevada, it has a ton more spots near tonopah and will help a lot. 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. There were several sites listed that were somewhat easy to get to with our 4wd truck on blm bureau of land management roads. Diva complete guide and sourcebook brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals. Mcdermitt is an awesome spot to go exploring and rockhounding in nevada oregon. The northern desert regions of southern idaho, northern utah, northern nevada and south eastern oregon hold a wealth of rock and gem material. Kappele has been rockhounding across the west for more than forty years. Popular rockhounding books showing 150 of 54 rockhounding oregon. 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.
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