Idaho Rockhounding & Gem Hunting Guide 2026-2027

Best Gemstone Sites, Agates, Garnets, Opals, Crystals, Fossils, Gold, Public Lands, GPS Coordinates & Collecting Trips

von Elias Redmont

134 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Discover the hidden treasures of the Gem State with Idaho Rockhounding & Gem Hunting Guide 2026-2027, a practical and adventure-filled companion for travelers, families, collectors, and anyone ready to explore Idaho's remarkable geology.From the famous star garnets of Emerald Creek and opal country near Spencer to agates, jasper, quartz crystals, petrified wood, fossils, and historic gold regions, this guide takes you across northern, central, western, southern, and eastern Idaho with clear, useful information designed for real trips.Inside, you'll discover: - Idaho's best-known rockhounding and gem-hunting regions- Garnets, opals, agates, jasper, quartz, crystals, fossils, petrified wood, and gold- GPS references and practical navigation guidance- Public-land collecting information for BLM and National Forest areas- Mining claims, permits, access considerations, and responsible collecting- Road conditions, vehicle recommendations, seasonal accessibility, and difficulty guidance- Gold-panning basics and historic prospecting country- Tips for identifying, cleaning, labeling, and preserving your finds- Mining towns, museums, hidden gems, camping, food, fuel, and lodging- Family-friendly, solo, budget, and road-trip planning advice- Half-day, 1-day, weekend, 3-day, 5-day, 7-day, 10-day, and 14-day rockhounding itinerariesExplore the forests around St. Maries and Clarkia, follow the mining history of Wallace and the Silver Valley, journey through Challis, Bayhorse, Custer, and the Salmon River, experience southern Idaho's volcanic and fossil landscapes, and venture into the rugged beauty of the Owyhee country.Whether you are searching for your first agate, hoping to pan a flash of Idaho gold, fascinated by ancient fossils, or planning an unforgettable gem-hunting road trip, this guide helps you explore with greater confidence and purpose.Pack your field gear, follow the backroads, and discover why Idaho truly deserves to be called the Gem State.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798193173342
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.08.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published