Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guide
Where & How to Dig, Pan & Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals
Whether you're searching for agates along the coast, panning for gold in mountain streams, or exploring historic mining districts, the Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guide is an essential field reference for prospectors, rockhounds, metal detectorists, and outdoor adventurers. Written by Kathy J. Rygle and Stephen F. Pedersen, this comprehensive guide is packed with practical information on where to collect gems and minerals, what equipment you'll need, and how to make the most of every trip.
Covering Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming, this guide includes detailed collecting locations, fee-dig mines, museums, mining techniques, travel information, and safety tips for both beginners and experienced collectors.
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Features
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Covers 11 Northwestern U.S. states
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Detailed gem, mineral, and gold collecting locations
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Fee-dig mines and public collecting sites
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Step-by-step mining and collecting techniques
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Equipment recommendations
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Maps and travel information
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Museum and mine tour listings
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Helpful safety tips
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Index by state and mineral for quick reference
Benefits
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Discover new collecting locations throughout the Northwest
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Learn proven prospecting and rockhounding techniques
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Plan trips with confidence using detailed site information
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Find museums, mine tours, and educational attractions
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Great reference for beginners and experienced collectors alike
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Makes an excellent companion for road trips and outdoor adventures
Covered States
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Alaska
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Idaho
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Iowa
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Minnesota
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Montana
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Nebraska
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North Dakota
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Oregon
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South Dakota
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Washington
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Wyoming
Recommended Accessories
Complete your prospecting and rockhounding kit with:
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Garrett Gold Panning Kit
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Gold Panning Starter Kit
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Gold Classifier Screens
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Snuffer Bottle
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Prospecting Pick
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Rock Hammer
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Jeweler's Loupe
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Pocket Microscope
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Field Notebook
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Gem & Relic Sorting Mat
Specifications
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Title: Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guide
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Authors: Kathy J. Rygle & Stephen F. Pedersen
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Edition: 6th Edition
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Format: Paperback
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Language: English
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Approximately 208 Pages
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Full-Color Maps and Illustrations
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Suitable for Beginners and Experienced Collectors
What's Included
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know that successful prospecting starts with knowing where to look. The Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guide is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in gold prospecting, rockhounding, gem collecting, or exploring the rich mining history of the Northwestern United States. Whether you're planning your first collecting trip or expanding your favorite destinations, this guide will help you discover exciting new places and make the most of every adventure.
Updated 6th edition with new sites & museums!
Learn Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals
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Alaska • Idaho • Iowa • Minnesota • Montana • Nebraska
North Dakota • Oregon • South Dakota • Washington • Wyoming
Whether you're digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or "prospector," with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying.
This guide offers you easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of “fee dig” mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms.
Included are resources for use in identifying your finds, exploring the lapidary arts, and further pursuing an exciting—and possibly profitable—hobby.
Equipment and Clothing: What you need and where to find it (or how to make it yourself).
Mining Techniques: Step-by-step instructions on panning for gold, sluicing for gems and other methods.
Gem and Mineral Sites: Directions and maps, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, local camping facilities and more.
Museums and Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for).
Special Events and Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state.
Other Features: Where to find your birthstone, your anniversary stone or your zodiac stone; Index by State; Index by Gem/Mineral; U.S. State Gems & Minerals Chart; and more!
