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Title: Looking for Idaho suggestions
Post by: iwannarock on May 14, 2018, 10:57:09 AM

Wife and I are hoping to make it down to Idaho through Montana in July and are looking for some easy sites to collect from other than Tony's lol, which we are hoping to get down to. Appreciate any and all suggestions
thanks
iwannarock

Title: Re: Looking for Idaho suggestions
Post by: peruano on May 14, 2018, 12:27:08 PM

East of Challis, there is some agate on accessible BLM lands. And the bonus is you can stop at the Challis Hot Springs for a soak and pleasant evening's rest.  Life does not get any better. 

Title: Re: Looking for Idaho suggestions
Post by: rocks2dust on May 14, 2018, 03:07:26 PM

If you want Star garnets, you might want to consider Emerald Creek (https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ipnf/recarea/?recid=6927) on the west side.

Title: Re: Looking for Idaho suggestions
Post by: gemfeller on May 14, 2018, 03:52:55 PM

Maybe this will help:  http://www.idahoutdoors.com/rock-hounding-idaho/

Title: Re: Looking for Idaho suggestions
Post by: iwannarock on May 28, 2018, 01:20:21 PM

thanks for the suggestions, unfortunately this will be next years trip hopefully

Title: Re: Looking for Idaho suggestions
Post by: catmandewe on May 29, 2018, 07:36:11 PM

I have a local agate collecting area near here I can take you to if you want.
Let me know if you would like to go...............Tony

Title: Re: Looking for Idaho suggestions
Post by: Orrum on May 30, 2018, 08:44:21 AM

Idaho Lace agate? I love those things!!#