A guidebook for traveling rockhounds-or anyone with an interest in gems, rocks or minerals-exploring hidden treasures across the United States. Easy-to-use listings on fee dig mining, museum exhibits and more, with information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest restrooms, will help make every trip a success.About the AuthorKathy J. Rygle combins her scientific training with a hobbyists passion. A lifelong rockhound, she has shared this hobby-begun with their parents-with Stephen F. Pedersen and their children, and has traveled to many fee dig sites, museums and mine tours across the United States.