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thE GPS GUIdE to wEStERN GEM tRAILS, Kelty. The must-have accompani-ment to the Gem Trails series and other guidebooks has been revised, updated and expanded. Now pinpointing over 1,300 collecting sites for 12 western states using precise GPS coordinates. Easy to read format includes site maps, location photos and state-by-state overview. 240 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-35-7, $19.95

GEM tRAILS of wAShINGtoN, Romaine. Comprehensive collecting guide for the Evergreen State, covering all 4 corners, from the shores of the Olympic peninsula to the ghost towns and abandoned mines near Metaline Falls. Washington’s diverse geology is explored in great detail. Over 75 sites are presented with directions, maps, GPS readings, numerous photos, descriptive text and mineral locator index and glossary. 200 pgs., ISBN 978-1-889786-40-7, $14.95

GEM tRAILS of PENNSYLVANIA & NEw JERSEY, Stepanski & Snow. Detailed text, contact information, and directions lead you to over 45 of the best sites to find minerals and fossils. Complete with a handy color insert of mineral specimens, rock and mineral club appendix, glossary, and a mineral locator index. 160 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-09-8, $12.95

GEM tRAILS of tEXAS, Cross. Describes over 50 of the best collecting sites in the state. Includes a color insert of the best fossils and rocks the state has to offer, detailed maps, numerous B/W photos, glossary, mineral index and clear, exact directions tell what to look for at each site. 160 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-11-X, $12.95

GEM tRAILS of UtAh, Mitchell. Updated, expanded and revised edition of this perennial best-seller. Over 25 new sites are added, maps and driving directions updated, contains new photos and revised site descriptions. Photos highlight the collecting areas, and a special color section aids in identifying the specimens. Ideal for beginning rockhounds or the experienced collector of Utah’s treasures. 168 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-37-3, $12.95

MIdwESt GEM, foSSIL & MINERAL tRAILS: Prairie States, Zeitner. Describes where and what to collect in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa, how to hunt on your own and where to get more information and additional help in each state. 128 pgs., ISBN 0-935182-94-2, $10.95

MIdwESt GEM, foSSIL ANd MINERAL tRAILS: Great Lakes States, Zeitner. Describes where and what to collect in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. Learn how to hunt on your own, what collectibles can be found and how to preserve your specimens. 128 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-06-3, $10.95

GEM tRAILS of oREGoN, Romaine. Completely, revised and updated–now includes over 100 collecting locations, including 40 completely new sites. Explore Oregon’s abun-dant mineral resources from agate to zeolite with this user-friendly collecting guide. Each site has detailed driving directions, a map, GPS coordinates, photo and a listing of nearby attractions. 272 pgs., ISBN 978-1-889786-44-5, $14.95

GEM tRAILS of ARIZoNA, Mitchell. Best-selling guide with over 90 collecting sites. Maps, detailed text and photos lead the collector to sites throughout the state. Color photos highlight specimens from azurite to wulfenite. Indexed by location and by mineral. Includes glossary. 224 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-14-4, $11.95

GEM tRAILS of NoRthERN CALIfoRNIA, Mitchell. Complete guide to Northern California features sites from the Oregon border south to San Luis Obispo. Beautiful color photographs showcase the specimens that can be found at the sites described. Detailed text and maps make locating collecting areas easy. 192 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-28-4, $12.95

GEM tRAILS of SoUthERN CALIfoRNIA, Mitchell. Definitive guide to over 70 of the best collecting sites for gems, minerals and fossils in Southern California. Maps, text, and B/W locale photos lead the way and vivid color photos of specimens excite the anticipation of great finds. 224 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-25-X, $12.95

GEM tRAILS of CoLoRAdo, Mitchell. Revised edition featuring over 90 locations, including 27 new sites. Detailed directions and a map for each collecting site lead you on the search for over 80 different minerals plus fossils in the Centennial state. Color photographs aid in specimen identification. Information about local museums, and tours make this an ideal travel and collecting guide for rockhounds. 224 pgs., ISBN 978-1-889786-41-4, $12.95

GEM tRAILS of NEVAdA, Mitchell. Maps, photos and detailed text describe where to go and what to look for at over 75 sites throughout the state of Nevada. Includes a color specimen insert, glossary and mineral locator index. 224 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-15-2, $12.95

GEM tRAILS of NEw MEXICo, Mitchell. New Mexico is a rockhound’s paradise–from micro-mount and gem quality mineral speci-mens to fossils. Informative text, detailed maps, glossary, mineral index, and a beautiful color insert highlight the variety of minerals found. 240 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-12-8, $12.95

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fEE MINING ANd RoCKhoUNdING AdVENtURES IN thE wESt, Monaco. The revised edition now covers over 100 collecting locations, plus 153 museums, caves, points of general interest and festivals that you can visit throughout the western U.S. Seasons, hours of operation, directions, cost, tools and supplies are listed for all sites in 19 states. An invalu-able guide for the amateur and seasoned prospector or gem hunter. 240 pgs., ISBN 978-1-889786-38-4, $15.95

fEE MINING & MINERAL AdVENtURES IN thE EAStERN U.S., Monaco. A treasure trove of interesting things to see and do relating to the wonders of the earth. With 270 sites listed in 31 states, from gold & treasure fields to caves, this guide will interest anyone, from experienced rockhounds and prospectors to families on vacation. Museums, regional attrac-tions and camping information are also included. 264 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-27-6, $15.95

thEN & Now MAP SERIES. Innovative map series shows changes in gold & gem fields over the last 100 years in selected western states. Each map package includes current USGS maps of the state along with antique turn-of-the-century maps of the same areas for comparison. $12.95 each.

ARIZoNA GoLd & GEMS, ISBN 09657558-7-8CALIfoRNIA GoLd & GEMS, Northern Edition, ISBN 09657558-9-4CALIfoRNIA GoLd & GEMS, Southern Edition, ISBN 097204410-8CoLoRAdo GoLd & GEMS, ISBN 09720441-5-9IdAho GoLd & GEMS, ISBN 0-9657558-1-9MoNtANA GoLd & GEMS, ISBN 0-97204417-5NEw MEXICo GoLd & GEMS, ISBN 9780972044196oREGoN GoLd/SILVER & GEMS, ISBN 09657558-4-3wAShINGtoN GoLd & GEMS, ISBN 0-9657558-3-5

RoCKhoUNdING GUIdE SERIES. Informative guides to collecting sites featuring maps, detailed directions, advice on field techniques, collecting and preparing specimens.

RoCKhoUNdING ARIZoNA, Blair. 220 pgs., ISBN 978-0-7627-4449-7, $15.95RoCKhoUNdING CALIfoRNIA, Butler. 190 pgs., ISBN 1-56044-347-2, $12.95RoCKhoUNdING CoLoRAdo, 2/E, Kappele. 224 pgs., ISBN 0-7627-2850-7, $14.95RoCKhoUNdING MoNtANA, Feldman. 232 pgs., ISBN 0-7627-3682-9, $14.95RoCKhoUNdING NEVAdA, Kappele. 156 pgs., ISBN 1-56044-601-3, $12.95RoCKhoUNdING NEw MEXICo, Vaskys & Freed. 260 pgs., ISBN 978-0-7627-4376-6, $15.95RoCKhoUNdING UtAh, Kappele. 180 pgs., ISBN 1-56044-446-0, $12.95RoCKhoUNdING wYoMING, Graham. 158 pgs., ISBN 1-56044-445-2, $12.95

CoASt to CoASt GEM AtLAS, Johnson. Overview maps of gem finding locations throughout the continental U.S. Includes site information and local rock shops. 59 pgs., $11.50

thE RoCKhoUNd’S hANdBooK, Mitchell. Updated and Expanded Classic Guide! This popular guide for collectors includes expanded sections on basic geology and mineral formation; how to find and identify minerals in the field; collecting tools and techniques; finding gold and other heavy minerals; fossil formation and collecting fossils; the legal aspects of collecting; specimen preparation and display and the basics of lapidary and jewelry making techniques and equip-ment. Illustrated throughout with photos, diagrams, charts and a new 16-page color insert of over 90 specimens. 304 pgs., ISBN 978-1-889786-43-8, $15.95

woRLd of fLUoRESCENt MINERALS, Schneider. This exploration of the rich and diverse world of fluorescent minerals is filled with over 825 photos displaying these fascinating minerals under daylight and ultraviolet conditions. This essential source will enrich your collecting experi-ence with its informative text. 176 pgs., ISBN 0-7643-2544-2, $29.95

CoLLECtING fLUoRESCENt MINERALS, Schneider. Features over 800 beautiful color photographs illustrating how fluores-cent minerals look under UV light and in daylight. Learn where fluorescent minerals are mined, and discover unusual minerals from Europe and North America. A comprehensive resource section provides helpful advice on caring for, collecting and displaying fluorescent minerals. 192 pgs., ISBN 0-764-32091-2, $29.95

Rock Collecting

Rhodocrosite crystals. Rockhound’s handbook, Mitchell

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GEM & MINERAL CoLLECtoR’S GUIdE to IdAho, Ream. Maps and directions to over 40 collection sites. Tips on proper tools, road and highway directions, and helpful text lead you to the best rockhounding sites in Idaho. 80 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-13-6, $9.95

IdAho MINERALS: the Complete reference and Guide to the Minerals of Idaho, Ream. This comprehensive guide gives mineral descriptions, collecting areas, and is illus-trated throughout with color photos. 373 pgs., ISBN 0-9723356-3-3, $27.95

fLoRIdA’S GEoLoGICAL tREASURES, Comfort. For those seeking natural collect-ibles in the sunshine state, geologic surprises abound. Explore collecting sites across the state, and learn how to collect and identify specimens. Includes maps, color photos, and information on clubs, museums, and further reading. 160 pgs., ISBN 0-935182-95-0, $11.95

RoCKS ANd MINERALS of CALIfoRNIA, Brown & Allan. An indispensable field guide with 48 rocks and minerals shown in color and hundreds of quadrangle map locations organized by county. 200 pgs., ISBN 0-911010-58-0, $11.95

MINERALS of ARIZoNA: A field Guide for Collectors, Bearce. The guide for novice or experienced rock and mineral collectors with many easily accessible collecting sites. Includes topographical maps, photos, and site difficulty ratings. 224 pgs., ISBN 0-974984-60-4, $23.00

MINERALS, foSSILS ANd fLUoRESCENtS of ARIZoNA: A field Guide for Collectors, Bearce. From the author of Minerals of Arizona comes a field guide for the Arizona collector of minerals, fossils and fluorescents. Features 90 collecting sites with photographs, topo-graphic maps and G.P.S. coordinates. Covers basic science of minerals, fossils and fluores-cents, plus geological formations at each site and the properties of minerals. 402 pgs., ISBN 0-9749846-1-2, $29.00

dESERt GEM tRAILS, Strong. Field guide to the gems and minerals of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. Includes maps and photos. 80 pgs., ISBN 0-910652-15-5, $5.00

CoLoRAdo RoCKhoUNdING, Voynick. Covers over 350 collecting sites, with an over-view of the state’s geologic origins and mining history. Illustrated with maps and B/W photos. 392 pgs., ISBN 0-87872-292-7, $20.00

tREASURE hUNtER’S GEM & MINERAL GUIdES SERIES, Rygle. Newly updated editions, these guides offer state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals found in the U.S. and affordable “fee-dig” sites where they can be found. Includes maps, illustrations and B/W photos. $14.99 each.

NoRthwESt tREASURE hUNtER’S GEM & MINERAL GUIdE 192 pgs., ISBN 978-0-943763-55-2NoRthEASt tREASURE hUNtER’S GEM & MINERAL GUIdE 224 pgs., ISBN 978-0-943763-57-6SoUthwESt tREASURE hUNtER’S GEM & MINERAL GUIdE 224 pgs., ISBN 978-0-943763-56-9SoUthEASt tREASURE hUNtER’S GEM & MINERAL GUIdE 200 pgs., ISBN 978-0-943763-58-1

whERE to fINd GoLd & GEMS IN NEVAdA, Klein. The gold-bearing regions and selected gem and rockhound areas, organized by county, are revealed. Includes maps, photos, directions and interesting historical anecdotes. 110 pgs., ISBN 0-935182-15-2, $8.95

NEw MEXICo RoCKS ANd MINERALS, Kimbler & Narsavage. Maps and descrip-tions of mining districts and mineral sites by county. Color and B/W photos. 70 pgs., ISBN 0-913270-97-0, $8.95

NoRthwESt GEM fIELdS ANd GhoSt towN AtLAS, Johnson. Best-selling field guide contains detailed maps showing the locations of gem and mineral deposits, old mining claims, Indian artifacts and ghost towns. Covers the Pacific Coast east to the Dakotas and Nebraska. 48 pgs., ISBN 1-889786-22-5, $5.50

tRAVELER GUIdEBooKS. Striking full-color guides, bound in water repellent, laminated covers. Extensive center-spread map of the state highlights locations featured in book. 48 pgs., $6.95 each.

GEMS ANd MINERALS of ARIZoNA: A Guide to Native Gemstones, Panczner, ISBN 1-55838-097-3, $6.95GEMS ANd MINERALS of CALIfoRNIA: A Guide to Localities, Estavillo, ISBN 1-55838-118-X, $6.95