ericabelle
spending too much on rocks
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Post by ericabelle on Jul 1, 2021 7:26:59 GMT -5
Hi! We are going to the EAA AirVenture in OshKosh, WI at the end of this month; and I'm struggling to find any good rockhounding spots around there or even along the way. We'll be traveling from southern Missouri, so typically we would go through St Louis, Springfield (IL), Bloomington (IL), Rockford (IL), Madison (WI). There is also a route that takes us through a lot of the towns along Lake Michigan.
Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve on Lake Michigan looked like it had some rocks, but I don't know what type. Same with Port Washington South Beach Park. OshKosh is on Lake Winnebago, and it does look like there are some rivers and a lake west of it, too.
Any suggestions are much appreciated!
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jul 3, 2021 21:15:55 GMT -5
I can't really help with Lake Michigan, but I can tell you don't waste your time looking for rocks around Lake winnebago. There's nothing but mud and mush. The Winnebago system is only good for walleyes...
If you have time, I'd suggest a stop in the Keokuk Iowa area. It's fun picking & digging for those geodes.
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ericabelle
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Post by ericabelle on Jul 4, 2021 7:39:35 GMT -5
I can't really help with Lake Michigan, but I can tell you don't waste your time looking for rocks around Lake winnebago. There's nothing but mud and mush. The Winnebago system is only good for walleyes... If you have time, I'd suggest a stop in the Keokuk Iowa area. It's fun picking & digging for those geodes. Thanks for the suggestion and the warning about the lake. I had thought of Keokuk, but I wasn't sure how good the site was. I'm glad to hear from someone that has been there that it's a good one! That definitely moves to the top of my list!
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stewdogg
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Post by stewdogg on Jul 5, 2021 11:43:57 GMT -5
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Post by fernwood on Jul 5, 2021 14:49:18 GMT -5
Check out Lutz Quarry near Oshkosh. Have heard some nice rocks can be found there. I have never been there.
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ericabelle
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Post by ericabelle on Jul 5, 2021 17:58:31 GMT -5
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ericabelle
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Post by ericabelle on Jul 5, 2021 18:00:50 GMT -5
Check out Lutz Quarry near Oshkosh. Have heard some nice rocks can be found there. I have never been there. Thanks, fernwood , I'll definitely check that out!
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