Rockhounding Nevada - 4th Edition by Gary Warren (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A complete guide to finding and collecting the state's gems and minerals

Rockhounding Nevada is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems in the Silver State. Fully up to date with GPS coordinates for more than 100 collecting locales, it covers popular and widely known fee-dig operations as well as four-wheel-drive adventures into the desert and long winding drives through the mountains. The result is a complete and accurate guide to the state's gem and mineral deposits.

Look inside to find:
- Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions
- Suggested tools and techniques
- Land-use regulations and legal restrictions
- Information on nearby camping

About the Author

Born and raised in Clearfield, Utah, Gary Warren(reviser) and his wife eventually settled in Brigham City, Utah. They have 4 children, 17 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Gary has been a member of the Cache Rock and Gem Club, located in Logan, Utah, for 10 years, 8 of which he served as president. He enjoys sharing his love of rockhounding with children through school lectures and after-school group demonstrations and activities. The club has also incorporated a Junior Rockhounding program. Recently retired, Gary has more time to pursue his passions, traveling and rockhounding throughout Utah.

William A. Kappele has been rockhounding across the West for more than forty years. His other books include Rockhounding Nevada and Rockhounding Colorado.