Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,78 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9781889786155
Revised and expanded second editon of this popular rock, mineral and fossil collecting book for NV. Mdaps, photos and detailed text describe where to go and what to look for at over 75 of the best collecting sites throughout the state. Also includes a new glossary, mineral index, and a color insert of specimens.
Author : Stephen B. Castor
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,99 MB
Release : 2012-03-28
Category :
ISBN : 9780874178821
The first complete guide to all the state s remarkably diverse minerals"
Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 44,19 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Detailed maps and descriptive text lead the rock-hound to over 70 of the best sites from San Luis Obispo to the Mexican border.
Author : Mike White
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 27,4 MB
Release : 2006-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0874176670
Nevada boasts some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes in North America and is rich in trails that embrace the state’s scenic, geologic, and historic resources. Mike White, renowned outdoors writer and instructor, now offers a guide to fifty of the best Nevada hikes, ranging across the entire state from the Mojave Desert to the Sierra Nevada, from sagebrush basins to the alpine heights of the Ruby Mountains. Here are hikes for every taste and level of fitness, including outings suitable for families with small children and full-scale assaults on challenging peaks. Each hike is described in terms of its route and special features, and includes a map and elevation profile. The book also offers information about the geology, wildlife, plants, history, and weather features of Nevada, as well as helpful directions to ensure safe and comfortable travel in Nevada’s rugged and isolated backcountry. This is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking enjoyable adventures in some of the country’s most spectacular natural regions.
Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,13 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Design
ISBN :
This most 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.
Author : Mary Frances Strong
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,34 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Colorado Desert (Calif. and Mexico)
ISBN : 9780910652155
Field guide to the gems and minerals of the Mohave and Colorado Deserts. Includes maps and photos.
Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,20 MB
Release : 2010-05
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 9781889786483
New Mexio is a rockhound's paradise. From micromount and gem quality mineral specimens to fossil pieces of life forms millions of years old there is something of interest for both the novice and experienced collector. This latest fully revised editon of 118 sites updates the old ones and adds 23 new sites. Photos, maps, and detailed site descriptions including GPS coordinates, tools needed, and driving conditions help, along with a mineral locator index, glossary, list of museums and rock clubs plus a full color specimen photo insert.
Author : Deborah Wall
Publisher : IMBRIFEX BOOKS
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 45,37 MB
Release : 2017-08-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0997236981
Situated in the heart of the magnificent Southwest, Las Vegas is surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes. Within easy reach are five national parks, including Zion, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley. Dozens of state parks, regional preserves, recreation areas, and public lands offer amazing variety, from sand dunes and salt flats to alpine meadows, waterfalls, and ancient forests. Unique plant and animal life as well as archaeology, paleontology, and fascinating Wild West history are all waiting to be discovered in this region, making Las Vegas an ideal basecamp: Hikers can enjoy solitude and unspoiled wilderness by day and world-class urban amenities by night. Base Camp Las Vegas includes 101 of the best hiking destinations within hours of Las Vegas. Base Camp Las Vegas tells hikers where and when to go--and also how to prepare--to enjoy the best trails this unparalleled region has to offer.
Author : Gerry Blair
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,64 MB
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 146174587X
Rockhounding Arizona includes more than seventy of Arizona’s best rockhounding sites and their emblematic activities, from jasper hunting in the historic mining district near Bagdad to searching for gold in the Superstition Mountains and digging for turquoise at the foot of the Hieroglyphic Range. Rockhounding Arizona covers popular and commercial sites as well as little-known areas. It describes where to view mineral specimens and prehistoric artifacts at Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest national parks, as well as on tribal lands. Brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals, this handy reference also includes maps, and directions to each site as well as to museums, rock shops, and major tracts of public land. For the beginner, it offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby. For the expert, it is an outstanding guide and sourcebook.
Author : Tony Huegel
Publisher :
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 13,70 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Transportation
ISBN :
From day trips to weekend getaways, the 51 tours in this trail-tested adventure guide take explorers from sky-scraping peaks overlooking Lake Tahoe to the cool forests of the southern Sierra and the pale washes of the Mojave Desert. Many are near secluded campsites and can be jumping-off points for hiking and mountain biking. All follow established roads through some of the wildest country in the West. With tours for drivers of every experience level, the updated edition covers the entire Sierra from Lake Tahoe to Sequoia National Forest as well as the Inyo and White Mountains, with tours in Eldorado, Humboldt-Toiyabe, Inyo, Plumas, Sierra, Stanislaus, and Tahoe national forests. Detailed descriptions are augmented with full-page photographs and two-color maps of each trip. With a field-friendly spiral binding and updated to include many GPS waypoints for each tour.
