Gem Trails of Oregon

by James R. Mitchell

Book Overview

From agate to zeolite, detailed maps and text lead collectors to more than 80 of the best locations throughout the state. Color and B/W photos highlight collecting areas and the specimens found there.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0935182993
• ISBN13: 9780935182996
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Gem Guides Book Co
• Length: 193 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

rocks

good book to have for the rock hound, but some places are a hit or miss for rocks

Nice Publication

My son in law loves looking for gemstones and he and my daughter travel from Washington state to Oregan frequently so this is perfect

Fun for the kids

This book is pretty accurate and has a fun selection of rock hunting locations to visit.

2003 summer review

I just made it back from Oregon and a limited visit to several of the many sites listed. The book was copyrighted in 1998 so it's five years old at this writing. I'll take a star off the rating for age. I found several sites listed were now closed. Oregon is growing along with the rest of the west. The author has done a commendable job in detailing locations. If I had two wishes it would be that both the Gem trail guides and the Falcon guides be updated at least every four years. and that the authors include GPS coordinates for the main turn-off and starting collecting point in the site descriptions. If I was traveling a long distance to collect I would call the local rockshops to verify the desired site(s) were still open.

well done and money well spent

We haven't lived in Oregon all that long and having a guide that will shorten our search is very helpful. Gem Trails is very accurate with easy to follow maps and many colorful pictures that help to enhance the experience. We checked out areas that are close to our residence and we were not disspointed. We are anxious to explore further.