Posts tagged as:

nodule

Dugway (UT Site 25)

by JerryApril 10, 2012 Gem Trails by State

Directions: We drove from Delta and Mitchell’s mileages are generally accurate. You should be able to find the site. The road he shows going north from Delta is Jones Rd, ending at UT 174 at the power plant. On the way we stopped at the Delta Rock Shop where they were very helpful and provided [...]

Read the full article →

Crescent Junction #2 (UT Site 74)

by JerryApril 6, 2011 Gem Trails by State

Directions: This site should be named Klondike Bluffs. The mileage in the book is slightly off, in that there is no side road at 1.6 miles. Basically follow the main road 4.1 miles from US 191, bearing right at the only real junction. At 4.1 miles there are side roads left and right. Take the [...]

Read the full article →

Newberry Nodules and Agate (SoCal, R2, Site 36)

by pshiromaFebruary 21, 2011 California - Southern

Directions: The map will get you to the general location without issue. See notes section below.
Date: February 21, 2011
Notes: We were back in the Barstow area visiting another site and stopped at this location for about an hour. That’s simply not enough time to properly look through the area. Also, on further inspection, I realized [...]

Read the full article →

Warm Springs (OR R3 Site 60 – GR)

by JerryOctober 5, 2009 Gem Trails by State

Directions: Garret’s directions and map will get you there and get you to the various sites. His GPS coordinates are accurate. We came from the Burns side and found the roads to all the collecting sites in very good shape (until it rained).
Google Map
Date: October 09
Notes: Our rock club (Central Oregon Rock Collectors) made a [...]

Read the full article →

Richardson’s Ranch (OR R1 Site 9)

by JerryMarch 11, 2009 Gem Trails by State

Directions: You will have no trouble locating Richardson’s following the map. There are also signs along the highway. Take the Hay Creek Rd turn and go a mile to the ranch. They are still providing free overnight camping for customers at Richardson’s.
Google Map
Date: August 2007
Notes: Richardson’s will not disappoint. There are numerous egg beds and [...]

Read the full article →

Gold Basin (S CA Site 7)

by JerryMarch 7, 2009 California - Southern

Directions: Mitchell’s directions will get you to Site A and Site C, but we don’t think Site B exists. There simply is no road to the east of CA SR 78 at the indicated mileage, nor for a mile in either direction. At Site A we chose to park below the steep hill and walk [...]

Read the full article →