r/rockhounds. A public subreddit for the discussion of rock hunting, rock collecting, crystals and mineralogy, geology, lapidary arts and rocks in general. Topics include outings and trips, polishing, tumbling, cabochons, slabs and specimens. Feel free to ask a question or post a picture. 101k.
Rockhounding at Hicks Cr., May 30, 2020. Chugach Gem and Mineral Society. May 17, 2020 · Annual litter clean-up along road to Hatcher Pass, May 16th. Great to see club members in person again! Chugach Gem and Mineral Society. April 20, 2020 · Here is the list of 2020 Field trips. Keep your fingers crossed that we can get out in groups - even ...
Rockhounding Map Collecting Site Guides Books, Gear, and Supplies Submit A Location Geology Field Trips Articles Forums Contact Rockhound Times. Locations in RED have been confirmed, while locations in WHITE are nothing more than vague rumors. Visit at your own risk!
Rock Hunting. Idaho Falls. Twin Falls. Coeur D'alene. Rock Collection. All of the locations found in the Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide to 99 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites (Rockhounding Series) with a descriptions of the minerals found at each location. IntrinzicDezign.
The State-by-State section provides rockhound information about rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and meteorites as well as rockhounding resources, books, museums, neat places to visit, and recreational rockhounding sites for every state in America.. The Resources section provides an extensive collection of useful rockhounding resources, including my Best Ever Guides, a …
Coyote Lake Recreation Area Fossil Hunting. I'm not sure the Coyote Lake Recreation Area near Sutton is even really a "thing" anymore. Certainly no one maintains the area judging by the shotgun-bullet-riddled signs and building. It's also pretty hard to find and not easy to get to. That said, if you go, you are pretty much guaranteed to find a ...
Tweet. #4. 07-06-2009, 11:41. Hatchers Pass is great. but the trails may be to tough for newbies on wheelers. If there is ATV experience along go for it. If a newbie trip I would vote for Jims Creek. Either way, helmets for all and do it safe. Hauling out someone who is …
Rockhounding 101 – How to REALLY FIND minerals and rocks! rocky. January 9, 2013 August 13, 2016. On this website we are sharing information about locations that some of the various contributors to this site have gone to. All of us find out about these mineral locations from various sources. Many locations have been talked about in every ...
Rockhounding Nevada is a favorite for locals and tourists alike. Millions of years of geothermal and geological activity makes Nevada a rockhounder's paradise. Read on for ways to get some natural garnets, turquoise, and black fire opal and to visit some fantastic Nevada rockhounding sites.
Historical Weather. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is ANDERSON L which is approximately 11 miles away and has an elevation of 495 feet (3,337 feet lower than Hatcher Pass). Because the nearest station and this geographic feature may ...
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Oregon Rockhounding Map | Free & Fee Sites. Oregon, with its geographic and geologic diversity, is a unique state, offering a great gem-hunting experience. The land of the waves-washed coastline, high deserts, river valleys, towering volcanoes and mountain ranges are rich in mineral deposits. Along the 300 miles of the Pacific Coast, there are ...
Bear Mauling Hatchers Pass 09-18-2016, 20:50. Seeing if anyone else has any details on this? I heard about it locally here in Willow and was told it was a kid who was mauled. Another side of the story I heard was he got a shot on the bear when it charged (rifle) not too sure on any other details other than they had to evac him to the palmer ...
Hatcher Pass in Detail. Getting There. From Palmer take Glenn Highway to Milepost 49.5, turn left onto Palmer-Fishhook Road. Stay on that and it will lead to Hatcher Pass. Before getting to the lodge near the end of the pavement, there is a turn to the left continuing to Hatcher Pass, it is a dirt road.
The state's streams that contain placer gold are also important for the plant and animal communities they support. To protect stream and streamside habitats, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) administers the Hydraulics Code (RCW 75.20.100).This requires that any person or government agency desiring to use, divert, obstruct, or change the natural flow or bed of any ...
Rockhounding is the most popular activity in Maine, and that is why we find many sites suitable for rockhounding even for families and kids. We have shortlisted some of the most famous rockhounding sites in Maine. This is only a fraction of the rockhounding sites that Maine has to offer, but it will give you a good start. Keep in mind that each ...
A scenic drive up/down Hatcher Pass road. This video is round-trip from the east end of the road to the summit & back. Total drive time w/ brief stop was 45 ...
Montgomery Pass - 60 miles - McQueen Mine past Janie's Ranch. Minerals found - Obsidian, Schist. Coaldale - 90 miles - To the sump. Minerals found - Petrified wood, Jasper, Fossils, Agate, Obsidian,- White, Chalcedony. Gabbs Valley - 90 miles - Turn North at Hwy 95 then East at Mina, into mountains. Mineral found - Agate, Jasper, Fossils ...
Hatcher Pass Lodge, mile 17, Hatcher Pass Road For More Information Mat-Su/CB Area Park Office (907)745-3975 Independence Mine State Historical Park Visitor Center (open seasonally) 23264 Gold Cord Rd, Palmer, AK 99645 (Approximate address for Google Maps) (907) 745-3975
Rockhounding on State Endowment Trust Land. All state endowment trust lands are open to casual exploration for gemstones and mineral specimens, provided the lands are not under a valid exploration location or mineral lease. Information regarding status of state endowment trust lands can be obtained from the IDL field offices.
Alaska can be a great state for rockhounding, and with its relatively unique challenges come equally rewarding results. With so much public land available for prospecting and exploration you can most likely find some great, unspoiled sites on which to do some rockhounding. The obvious challenges with rockhounding in Alaska are the weather and inaccessible …
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Hatcher Pass - Talkeetna Mountains 4-Day Backpacking Adventure THE EXPERIENCE Perhaps Steve Howe of Backpacker Magazine described the Talkeetnas best. In his May 2003 article he said, "Once we dry out, I'll be grateful for this more intimate encounter with the surprising Talkeetnas.
Rockhounding. Rockhounding is the recreational collecting of rocks and/or mineral specimens from their natural environment. Recreational gold panning is a popular type of rockhounding in ...
Feb 04, 2021 Alaska Mining Claims, just 6 miles downstream from the famous Independence Mine in Hatcher Pass. Located in the Willow Mining district. Alaska State Claims #543119 and #543121 are adjacent to one another at the intersection of Peters Creek and Canyon Creek (on the eastern branch of the Talkeetna Mountains).
Avalanche: Hatcher Pass Location: Hatchers Pass Area. Date: March 29, 2020 4:28pm. Observer: James carruba . Route & General Observations. Road Observation 4PM Sunday. Contact, Location & General Observations. Enter your contact information and a location for this observation. Note that you can submit anonymously, however if you would like to ...
Hatcher Pass is located in the Talkeetna Mountains between Willow and Palmer. It is a favorite among locals for recreation or just for a beautiful scenic drive. It honestly took less than a minute to understand why this beautiful area is a favorite.
Rocks & Minerals. Alaska is a great place to pan for gold (the state mineral) and hunt for mineral and rock specimens. The state has a rich history of mining, due to its substantial endowment of mineral resources. The most important thing for you, as a prospector, to know is the ownership of the land on which you would like to rock hound.