christianswest
having dreams about rocks
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Post by christianswest on Sept 19, 2024 16:20:16 GMT -5
I am going to South Dakota for a day of collecting before driving to Crawford NE to meet up and collect with my Rockhounding club. I originally planned to stay in Hot Springs and collect at the French Creek campground area, but have seen so much positive information on this forum about the Railroad Buttes area. It’s not too late to change my plans. So what are you thought…Railroad Buttes or French Creek? Thanks for taking your time to post a reply.
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 20, 2024 23:40:55 GMT -5
I am going to South Dakota for a day of collecting before driving to Crawford NE to meet up and collect with my Rockhounding club. I originally planned to stay in Hot Springs and collect at the French Creek campground area, but have seen so much positive information on this forum about the Railroad Buttes area. It’s not too late to change my plans. So what are you thought…Railroad Buttes or French Creek? Thanks for taking your time to post a reply. Sorry I didn't see this until now Christian! Personally, I like both areas. I have a tendency to hound out at Railroad Buttes because it's closer to my house in Rapid City! If you go to the Buttes, there's a West Buttes and an East Buttes...both are fun. Down by Fairburn, you used to be able to drive out to the rockbeds going through the French Creek campground. Now, you have to wade across the creek and walk out to the beds. I don't think the hike is too bad really. I don't think you could go wrong with either one... |
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christianswest
having dreams about rocks
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Post by christianswest on Sept 21, 2024 21:21:26 GMT -5
I am going to South Dakota for a day of collecting before driving to Crawford NE to meet up and collect with my Rockhounding club. I originally planned to stay in Hot Springs and collect at the French Creek campground area, but have seen so much positive information on this forum about the Railroad Buttes area. It’s not too late to change my plans. So what are you thought…Railroad Buttes or French Creek? Thanks for taking your time to post a reply. Sorry I didn't see this until now Christian! Personally, I like both areas. I have a tendency to hound out at Railroad Buttes because it's closer to my house in Rapid City! If you go to the Buttes, there's a West Buttes and an East Buttes...both are fun. Down by Fairburn, you used to be able to drive out to the rockbeds going through the French Creek campground. Now, you have to wade across the creek and walk out to the beds. I don't think the hike is too bad really. I don't think you could go wrong with either one... |
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christianswest
having dreams about rocks
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Post by christianswest on Sept 21, 2024 21:22:16 GMT -5
Sorry I didn't see this until now Christian! Personally, I like both areas. I have a tendency to hound out at Railroad Buttes because it's closer to my house in Rapid City! If you go to the Buttes, there's a West Buttes and an East Buttes...both are fun. Down by Fairburn, you used to be able to drive out to the rockbeds going through the French Creek campground. Now, you have to wade across the creek and walk out to the beds. I don't think the hike is too bad really. I don't think you could go wrong with either one... Thanks Jason. It’s a toss up and I will probably go to French Creek area unless our club trip is cancelled due to the wildfire outside Crawford. I appreciate your input. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 21, 2024 21:44:44 GMT -5
I heard there was a recent fire down in the French Creek/Fairburn area. Not sure if it was on private property, or in the grassland. If it was in the grassland, it'll help out the hounding!  |
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christianswest
having dreams about rocks
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Post by christianswest on Sept 22, 2024 8:22:51 GMT -5
I heard there was a recent fire down in the French Creek/Fairburn area. Not sure if it was on private property, or in the grassland. If it was in the grassland, it'll help out the hounding! Thanks for that info. I’ll keep an eye out for charred grass. |
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birdie
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Post by birdie on Oct 16, 2024 14:27:55 GMT -5
So which place did you end up going to?
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