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Post by kellynewtothisgame on Apr 2, 2006 22:11:34 GMT -5
Now that I've replied to my first post, it's time to start a new thread...my husband and I are going are a rockhounding/ghost town hunting expedition the last week of May/first week of June. The Plan is to head to Burns, and I'd like to cross the border at McDermitt, then work our way southeast to Reno (gotta have at least SOME down time!), then over to Northern California. I've got the books Rockhounding Nevada, Gem Trails of Oregon, Northern California and Nevada, plus the DeLorme Gazetteers of Oregon and Nevada, and the field guides from the Smithsonian and the Audubon Society. In anyone's HONEST opinion, what are some of the best places you've been, and where can a real amateur (like myself; I've only been rock collecting on the Oregon Coast) have a good, and successful time? Can't wait to hear from you!
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rallyrocks
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Post by rallyrocks on Apr 7, 2006 17:28:37 GMT -5
Pretty much everywhere out that way is awesome collecting, sunstones, picture jaspers and geodes on the OR side, black precious opal, wonderstone and more picture jaspers in NV, I've also heard of some really neat green obsidians and other things, although I have yet to come across any of that myself. -I hope you are bringing a big truck! Those books you mentioned spell most of it out in great detail, although I expect there are lots of unknown treasures to be found in between the published sites. Then again a lot of the best locales are private and have fees associated with collecting; here are a few links; www.royalpeacock.com/index.htmlwww.nevadaopal.com/www.luckystrikemine.com/www.dustdevilmining.com/FeeDigging/Digging.aspI'd like to be making a field trip up that way about then too, who knows- maybe we'll run into each other (not a lot of other folks out there) keep an eye out for a black Subaru wagon with a roof rack and rally stickers on it! |
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181lizard
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Post by 181lizard on Apr 8, 2006 13:32:45 GMT -5
Hey Kelly!
I knew there was a problem with one of the books/guides you mentioned.
Do a search on "gem trails of oregon." It'll take you to Oreockon website & he'll explain in detail why that book & some others are crap. All in all, I found his website to be very informative & I went ahead & bought his dvd's for locations in oregon & washington. They are a little primitive but get you the info you need to further sites.
Best of luck & maybe we'll bump into each other lookin for rocks!
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nvrocknut
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Post by nvrocknut on May 9, 2006 22:12:14 GMT -5
Sorry for the late reply to this. I just found this site. The opals are fun but expensive and I have been skunked there too many times  McDermitt has some great sites for pet wood, agates and jasper. There is a pretty good place for amethyst (small but some are very gemmy) down by Winnemucca (where I'm from). You would need GPS for this one, or a guide. There are fossils and quartz by Rye patch. |
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J9
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Post by J9 on May 10, 2006 11:41:24 GMT -5
Hi Kelly
Welcome to the Board. As you are making your way through Nevada toward Reno you will probably be on Hwy 50. As get closer to the town of Fallon there is a historical location known as Grimes Point. It has petroglyphs. The mountains surrounding that location have lots of different types of agates and jaspars. The dirt roads leading from that site are in pretty decent condition. And, as long as an area isn't fenced in, it is good for exploring.
Have a great trip. Be sure to report back in when you return.
Janine
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