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Please visit these other rock hound sites.
Owyhee Gem and Mineral Society
Purpose: To promote interest in the wonders of nature and in particular, rocks, gems, minerals, and fossils. To conduct field trips for exploration and collection. To encourage as wide a participation as possible in the “Rock Hound” hobby and the many activities that go with it. Established in 1938 at the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho.
Idaho Gem Club, Inc.
The purpose of the Idaho Gem Club is to promote mutual, educational and scientific interest and benefits of its members in mineralogy, geology, gemology, the art of lapidary science, and kindred art and sciences. Founded in 1934.
1rockhound
This site is managed and written by Jason Estes. Yes, this is the same Jason that you read about in many of my blog postings. He often writes about the same trips but provides a different focus or point of view.
Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG)
Located next to the Old Penitentiary in Idaho’s Historical District, the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) offers exhibits and educational programs about Idaho’s fascinating geologic history and rich mining heritage.
SPECIFIC GEMSTONE AND ROCK INFORMATION - where to find them.
ROCK HOUNDING ON IDAHO STATE ENDOWMENT LANDS
IDAHO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY - Free Maps
Google Earth Free
Google Earth combines the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings to put the world’s geographic information at your fingertips.
www.gpsnuts.com Maps, Compasses, & GPS’s 101 A Basic Course
A basic map reading and GPS tutorial.
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