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Change: soundingsurrounding area around Lance Creek community. The typical nodule still has the matrix material (light tan chert) and shows little signs of weathering. Quartz crystals lining the cavities are common. The agate resembles the famous Tee Pee canyon site. Roger Clark Location #3: Palmer canyon in the Laramie Mountains   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1121)

Change: 4. http://www.trainweb.org/wyomingrails/wymining/wymines.html Have a question about treasure hunting or geocaching in this region? Post a comment for fellow treasure hunters below! THE BEST PLACES TO HUNTRegions can have multiple good spots to go — add details to build a complete guide. Location #1: Douglas Creek and surrounding drainages.(Local   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1112)

Change: Take HWY 18 from Lusk toward Manville. Grade this location: (A to F): A GPS coordinates: Handy to bring along:1. Collecting bag or back pack2.Rock Hammer3.Water4. Hand pick Helpful notes to newcomers:The agate is found in   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1090)

Change: the tiniest detail. If you are looking for a sure thing, I recommend a fossil guide service such as Fossil Butte.Safari. How to get there:The following link providesgives informationdetails on thehow siteto andget costthere plus where to dig.stay in   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1059)

Change: Ulrich's Quarry is well worth the trip. How to get there:located off Highway 30, 10 miles West of Kemmerer.Follow the signs to Fossil Butte. The link provides information on the site and cost to dig.http://www.ulrichsfossilgallery.com/ Grade this location: (A to F): A GPS coordinates:   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 982)

Change: Palmer Canyon gemstones. The gemstone in the middle is a nearly flawless 1.1-carat pinkish-purple sapphire. The cabochon in the upper right of the photo is a semi-precious 1.4-carat pinkish-brown sapphire (photo by W.D. Hausel). The gemstones were provided to the WSGS to photograph by Vic Norris of Lyons, Colorado. Photo   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 855)

Change:  The host vermiculite schist, gneiss, and mica schist contain up up 20% corundum. (Wyoming State Geological Survey) How to get there: Take Palmer Canyon Road west of Wheatland.Wheatland to the Roff vermiculite prospect. Wheatland is on I 25 north of Cheyenne, Wyoming Grade this location: (A   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 778)

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Change:  The site has yielded sapphire, ruby, kyanite and a new dem material cordierite; a transparent blue minerial. How to get there: Take Palmer Canyon Road west of Wheatland. Grade this location: (A to F): GPS coordinates:sec. 18, T. 24 N., R. 70 W. Handy to   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 735)