wm7734
spending too much on rocks
wheres my rockhammer ?
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Post by wm7734 on Mar 16, 2007 12:58:27 GMT -5
taking a 2 week junket with the family to find unique specimens,any body got good recomendations,must be able to camp the areas
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sdgoldpanner
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Post by sdgoldpanner on Mar 18, 2007 21:13:21 GMT -5
wm7734, The following web address is in reference to camping in the Grasslands. Sounds like no problem. I have been checking the camping regulations for the Black Hills proper but cannot find any thing. You may want to try the Railroad Butte area, 15 miles east of Rapid City. Sixty% of my Fairburns come from that area. If you need more info, do not hesitate to EMail, desire@rushmore.com. Hope you have a great time. Bob M. gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_national_forest/sd_buffa.htmHiking and camping are permitted on the Grasslands. Since there are no established Grassland trails for hiking, you may either follow a two track road or go cross country. The Indian Creek, located west of Scenic, SD is a roadless area that offers a wilderness experience. You may camp anywhere on the Grassland, but remember it will be a primitive camp. You will need to bring everything with you and take everything back With you. When hiking or camping, you should take your own water supply. Camp fires must be carefully attended, a grass fire can start in seconds and spread rapidly because of the wind. |
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wm7734
spending too much on rocks
wheres my rockhammer ?
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Post by wm7734 on Mar 19, 2007 22:38:17 GMT -5
thank you sir but was looking for more rock hunt type junket
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Mar 20, 2007 9:04:15 GMT -5
Try west of Newcastle on 16 go north on mud springs rd. Many agates are found west of that road.You can go as far as Moon and still find agates and fossils.You can camp anywhere on nat'l forrest service land its all over.You can also drive from Custer to Fairburn in about 1 hour the french creek campground is a good place to hunt and play................Roger
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mirkaba
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Post by mirkaba on Mar 25, 2007 12:06:20 GMT -5
Head over by Livingston Montana and The Yellowstone. Montana Agate country.........Bob
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karenfh
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Post by karenfh on Apr 2, 2007 1:09:23 GMT -5
I realize Nebraska is not on your itinerary, but if you happen to be traveling I-80 on your trip, check out the petrified wood gallery in Ogallala, NE: www.petrifiedwoodgallery.com/It's amazing! Or, in the very NW corner of Nebraska, just a teensy detour between Wyoming and SD, the Agate Fossil Beds near Harrison, NE. www.us-parks.com/agate_fossil/index.htmlThey do have camping facilities, and some nice B&Bs. Apparently, local landowners do allow rockhunting with permission. You would have to do a little research, but it could be fun. Or, if you are in the Hulett, WY, area, check out Devil's Tower. www.devilstowerkoa.com/Hope you have a great trip! |
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tehpenguin
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Post by tehpenguin on Apr 2, 2007 23:31:28 GMT -5
Heey, this is rather creepy- I am going the exact same areas on my sort-of vacation. Essentially I'm moving from Washington to Minnesota and kinda meandering to do rockhunting along the way. First of, some good books: Rockhounding Montana Rockhounding Wyoming I'm waiting for the books to come in (updates when I get them) but one place that I found already that comes to mind is Crystal Park, Montana. Basically its a huge quartz crystal site that is specifically for the public. No back roads, and worrying about trespassing here! It has a website www.fs.fed.us/geology/crystal_park.html but more information (and pictures) are available if you just google it. Apparently the black hills and badlands of South Dakota are like ..rockhound mecca (so says this article anyways : www.blackhillsbadlands.com/go.asp?ID=238). So, since I'm doing lots of backbreaking research in this area I'll update you =) Oh, oh one more book: Midwest Gem Fossil and Mineral Trails : Prairie States P.S. Um, if it is in your trip plans I suggest you go see the glacier while they still exist. Also, Glacier National Park has camping. Update #2: Surface collecting only is permitted in the Black Hills National Forest - and they have lots of camping and other activities. |
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quelt
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Post by quelt on Apr 8, 2007 6:03:17 GMT -5
I went to Montana last summer, and there was a place south of Alder called Ruby Reservoir. There are calcite, opalite and garnets. According to this website there is camping. goldwest.visitmt.com/listings/899.htm |
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