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Here's a new resource for every Rockhound ... - Now, I know that there are tons of Rockhounding sites out here on the Net. Still,  I haven't seen one that really acts as not only a place to post Field Trip reports, but a place to organize and communicate with others wishing to plan and execute great field trips. So, I went out and started Rockhound Field Trip Fanatics! This Ning site has ev... - 2010/02/26

Re: The Panoche Field Trip and the Weather ... -     We will definitely be going on this trip, rain or shine! We have folks coming from all over the state and it's one of those sandy, flat land sites that yields material the moment you open your car door. (Well, ok ... you might have to walk 10 yards ... ) Go ahead and zoom the Google Map for the site in all of the way, and you'll ... - 2010/02/24

Best directions for the Little Panoche Field Trip! - Mark, Glen (a new friend from F.G.M.S.) and I went out to Little Panoche yesterday, and after walking the entire area, it looks even better than we'd thought! We found cutting material that made our eyes pop out, and there's plenty for everyone! We also found that, if you're coming out from Fresno, the fastest way to get there is to head north acro... - 2010/02/21

Field Trip Fever! - Well, dear friends, it's almost ... well, okay, so it just seems like it's Spring! The flowers and hay fever are blooming, the grape vines have decided to start budding, and the Water Wars are heating up for another growing season. And, so soon after Valentines Day, the rockhounds heart feels the warmth of the Sun, and turns to thoughts of Field Tr... - 2010/02/17

More from the "You never know what you might find" file ... - To "whet your whistle" for the upcoming Field Trip to the Little Panoche Reservoir site here are some more pics! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First, some from my Field Partner, Mark: A fine, brecciated "jasp-agate" fom the Panoche Hills Another fine "jasp-agate" with incredible "plumes!" A "poppy... - 2010/01/28

From the "You never know what you might find" file ... - Recently, my Field Partner, Mark, called me up and said, "Hey, lets go out to the West Side for a whole day!" He was in the middle of a 2 week vacation, enjoying his rest, his family, and his new lapidary equipment. Of course, this suggestion was like spilling a barrel of honey in front of a black bear, and in a flash, I'd checked with my life and... - 2010/01/17