Fee Mining and Mineral Adventures in the Eastern U.S. – Rockhounding & Pay-to-Dig Guide
Plan your next family outing, rockhounding trip or prospecting vacation with Fee Mining and Mineral Adventures in the Eastern U.S. by James Martin Monaco and Jeannette Hathaway Monaco.
This second-edition directory highlights hundreds of fee-mining sites, collecting areas, museums, caves and geological attractions across the eastern half of the United States. Entries are organized by state, making it easier to find places where visitors can search for gemstones, minerals, fossils, gold and other natural treasures.
Inside the Guide
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294 total destinations and attractions
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86 collecting and digging sites
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96 museums for viewing and learning
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86 caves, caverns, tours and underground adventures
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Additional geological, historical and natural points of interest
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State-by-state site locator information
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Trip-planning guidance
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Standard rockhounding and prospecting tools
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Collecting safety information
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Tips for uncovering gems
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Guidance for locating gold deposits
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Gold-panning tips
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Sluicing techniques
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Mineral locator index
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Photo gallery and glossary
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Helpful websites and suggested reading
States Covered
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Alabama, Arkansas and Connecticut
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Delaware, Florida and Georgia
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Illinois, Indiana and Iowa
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Kentucky, Louisiana and Maine
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Maryland, Massachusetts and Michigan
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Minnesota, Mississippi and Missouri
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New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York
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North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island, South Carolina and Tennessee
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Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia
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Wisconsin
What You Can Search For
Product Details
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Title: Fee Mining and Mineral Adventures in the Eastern U.S.
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Authors: James Martin Monaco and Jeannette Hathaway Monaco
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Edition: Second Edition
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Publisher: Gem Guides Book Company
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Format: Paperback
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Length: 264 pages
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Dimensions: Approximately 8.5" × 11"
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Weight: Approximately 1.7 lb.
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ISBN-13: 9781889786490
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Language: English
Ideal For
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Rockhounds and mineral collectors
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Gold prospectors
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Fossil hunters
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Families planning educational vacations
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School and youth groups
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Gem and geology enthusiasts
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Travelers looking for hands-on attractions
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Beginning and experienced collectors
Business hours, admission fees, collecting policies and site availability may have changed since publication. Contact each destination before traveling, and always follow current property rules, safety requirements and collecting limits.
For mineral enthusiasts or family vacationers, this unique guide is a treasure trove of interesting sites to see and things to do related to rocks and minerals, gemstones, crystals, fossils, gold and other treasures. Covers 31 eastern states--north, south and mid-west. Fee Mining sites for rockhounds, museums, cave and cavern tours, historic and natural points of interest. Includes maps, contacts, facility info. and equipment needed. 270 total sites to visit.
