"A complete guide to finding, collecting, and identifying the region's gems, minerals, and fossils. Explore the mineral-rich region of Wisconsin with veteran rockhound Robert Beard's Rockhounding Wisconsin and unearth 84 of the state's best rockhounding spots, ranging from popular sites to numerous lesser-known areas. Featuring an overview of the state's geologic history as well as a site-by-site guide to the best rockhounding locations, Rockhounding Wisconsin is the ideal resource for rockhounds of all ages and experience levels. [Includes] maps, GPS coordinate, and detailed descriptions of each area; suggested tools and techniques; land use regulations and legal restrictions."-- Page 4 of cover.
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