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Change: revilereviel a complete animal down to the tiniest detail. If you are looking for a sure thing, I recommend a fossil guide service such as Fossil Safari. How to get there:The following link gives details on how to get there plus where to stay in the area:
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May 29 2008, 8:50 AM EDT
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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
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May 28 2008, 9:18 PM EDT
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Change: 5.Dan Hause Goelogic Consultantshttp://wdanhauselgeologicalconsultingllc.pbwiki.com/ 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
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May 28 2008, 8:39 PM EDT
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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
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May 28 2008, 6:45 PM EDT
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Change: beds in the sounding 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
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May 28 2008, 6:35 PM EDT
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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
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May 28 2008, 6:14 PM EDT
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May 28 2008, 6:14 PM EDT
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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
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May 28 2008, 6:03 PM EDT
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Change: The following link gives information on river adventures in the area and places to stay.http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/14378.html Link to the discovery of the world's largest Iolite gemstone discovery:http://wdanhauselgeologicalconsultingllc.pbwiki.com/IOLITE+DISCOVERY Location #4: Ulrich’s Quarry General description: Ulrich's Quarry is renowned for museum quality
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May 28 2008, 5:59 PM EDT
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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:
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May 28 2008, 5:57 PM EDT
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Change: Ulrich's Quarry is renowned for museum quality fossil fish. One of the very few places you can collect truly magnificent fossils. These fossils are bring a premium price and is well worth the trip. How to get there: located off Highway 30, 10 miles West of Kemmerer.Follow
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May 28 2008, 5:12 PM EDT
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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
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May 28 2008, 4:56 PM EDT
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Change: Link to the discovery of the world's largest Iolite gemstone discovery:http://wdanhauselgeologicalconsultingllc.pbwiki.com/IOLITE+DISCOVERY Location #4: (Local beach, park, etc)General description: How to get there: Grade this location: (A to F): GPS coordinates: Handy to bring along:1.2.3. Helpful notes to newcomers: Location
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May 28 2008, 4:48 PM EDT
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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
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May 28 2008, 2:37 PM EDT
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May 28 2008, 2:26 PM EDT
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Change: 4. dry screens Helpful notes to newcomers: Location #4: (Local beach, park, etc)General description: How to get there: Grade this location: (A to F): GPS coordinates: Handy to bring along:1.2.3. Helpful notes to newcomers: Location #5: (Local beach,
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May 28 2008, 2:21 PM EDT
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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
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May 28 2008, 2:10 PM EDT
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Change: 18 or HWY 20. The agate is found in the creek bed. The typical nodule18. 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
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