Gem Trails of Idaho and Western Montana Book

PUBLICATION DATE: 2012 Expanded, Revised Edition

256 Pages
BRAND NEW UNREAD COPY
Written in English

99 LOCATIONS THROUGH OUT THE IDAHO AND WESERN MONTANA!

Idaho and Western Montana are two of the Northwest's most popular rock and gem collecting destinations, overflowing with beautiful scenery, mineral riches and rockhounding adventure.

In this helpful guide to the Gem State and the western half of the Big Sky State, geologist and best-selling author, Lanny Ream, is your personal guide to 99 of the best collecting sites in this geographically dramatic and varied region.

An ideal field guide to both amateur and more experienced rock and fossil hunters, each site's write up has an "at-a-glance" info box that tells you what specimens you'll find, the best season for collecting, GPS Coordinates, recommended tools and nearby attractions and facilities.

All site descriptions include a brief overview and explanation of the collecting area, a detailed map to the site and color photos of what you'll find when you get there.

Find: GARNETS, GOLD, SAPPHIRES, OPALS, AGATE, AMETHYST, PETRIFIED WOOD, JASPER, CHALCEDONY, EPIDOTE