Rockhounding & Prospecting: Upper Midwest

Find success on your rock hunts for popular gems and minerals by selecting the best locations to look for them. Agates, copper, goldyou want to find them! But if youre searching without a plan, the odds are stacked against you. Whether youre new to rock hunting or already hold an interest, prospecting is the way to maximize your success. This beginners guide by rockhounding expert Jim Magnuson helps you to confidently hunt for a variety of collectible and valuable gems and minerals, including agates, fossils, geodes, and gold. In each chapter, Jim introduces sought-after targets (like Lake Superior Agates to Keokuk Geodes). Then he provides a simple, step-by-step process to finding, collecting, and identifying them in the Upper Midwest. Full-color photographs show the specimens as youre likely to see them in the field, while range maps tell you if youre in the right place. Jim points you to locations where youre allowed to hunt and collect, and he also includes need-to-know information about equipment recommendations, safety, and the legality of collecting. Inside youll find: Expert advice: discover what to look for, where to look, and how to prospect Professional photos: see specimens as youre likely to find them in the field Essential information: learn about collecting rules, safety, and affordable equipment Bonus content: get advice on polishing your finds, metal detecting, and more Perfect for residents and visitors of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, Rockhounding & Prospecting: Upper Midwest is everything you need in one handy guide.