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Rockhound Times

Your one-stop shop for rock and geology news, collecting sites, and essential rockhounding equipment.
Welcome to Rockhound Times, where you can browse through dozens of detailed gem and fossil collecting localities, find recent news of interest to the rockhounding and geology communities, and even stock up on the essential books and gear that any well-equipped rockhound should have.

We believe that rockhounding should be a hobby that is open to all, and with that in mind, we've set out to share the rock and gem collecting sites with the world. From tiny roadside stops to major, well-known collecting sites, you can find it at Rockhound Times.

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Mines of the American West

1/2/2016

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Old mine locations can be a wonderful resource for any rock collector. Not only can you (if on public land) go through the tailings piles and often find great specimens, but even knowing the general location and what was mined there can help you understand the geologic environment of the region and what you could potentially find nearby.

I was recently contacted by Ivan Herring, an author who has spent the last several years gathering and preserving information on the mines of the American West, county by county.

​If any of that sounds interesting, or if you'd like to support his project, you can view his amazon page to see the full selection. 

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matt
1/15/2016 09:10:09 am

The blm has a site on the abandoned mines of Washington
http://www.blm.gov/or/landsrealty/aml/

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1/16/2016 08:23:46 am

That looks like a great resource, Matt! Thank you. I'll definitely be checking those spots out when I get up that way.

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