bradjh
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Post by bradjh on Jan 2, 2013 17:55:14 GMT -5
Hey All
Brand spanking new here. My 7yo daughter and I recently got hooked on tumbling and I am looking for near by locations for day trips where we can find some of our own rocks to tumble.
We live in Torrance CA. Coastal would be more fun for her, Southern better for me, but anything that is appropriate with a 7yo in tow and would get us out for "father/daughter" time would be great
Any thoughts for a noob?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2013 18:08:51 GMT -5
There is a terrific Gem and MIneral Club in Anaheim called "Searchers". Dan (known here as Fish) is a member and they are a wonderful club. Spend some time hanbing out with them and maybe do a field trip too. www.searchersrocks.org/
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cherok
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Post by cherok on Jan 2, 2013 18:48:22 GMT -5
Hi, Great tip about the "Searchers" I just found out about the club from my supplier, Johnson Bros. I understand that they also have equipment you can use if you are a registered member.
About locations in LA. I have found a few. Laguna Hills is fun to hike and look for rocks. I am no expert, therefore i won't comment on what you will find. But you will find something interesting. Also, up near Glendora, Irwindale in the hills you will find some nice specimens.
I work in a wilderness park in orange county, while hiking the trails, I have found many nice specimens-mostly agate.
I will look in my notes and pm some suggestions that will be good for your daughter and you. Welcome from another newbie.
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 2, 2013 19:57:09 GMT -5
If you do want to go up the coast for a hunt, starting with the rocky beach behind the Ventura fairgrounds and going north , all the beaches from there to Gaviota have good rocks when the sand is off the beaches in winter and the gravel beds exposed. All those Franciscan Formation type jaspers similar to stone canyon are fairly abundant and also good agatized whalebone. Just south of Mugu Rock and for a couple miles more south the rocky areas produce good coquina in a nice gray to black matrix that takes a good polish.....Mel
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2013 21:04:21 GMT -5
Awesome Mel, that is good advice! Brad wanna meet up for a Ventura beach run?
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billg22
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Post by billg22 on Jan 3, 2013 14:04:22 GMT -5
The great thing about beach rockhounding is that the first grit step is completed. I like those rounded rocks. I need to check out that Ventura area. I've collected north of Santa Barbara and Palos Verdes. Most of my beach collecting has been in the summer. Not too many snakes on the beach.
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Geoff
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Post by Geoff on Jan 3, 2013 17:18:25 GMT -5
You can find ruby, hematite and titanite north of Claremont.
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bradjh
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Post by bradjh on Jan 3, 2013 19:52:52 GMT -5
Thanks everyone..... I have lots to consider...... now to find the time :-)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2013 20:47:31 GMT -5
You can find ruby, hematite and titanite north of Claremont. I know where (roughly) the ruby is. But hematite and titanite? Got locality data for that?? Claremont is my front yard!
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Geoff
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Post by Geoff on Jan 3, 2013 21:26:28 GMT -5
It's a secret.
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elementary
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Post by elementary on Jan 4, 2013 16:04:33 GMT -5
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cherdarock
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Post by cherdarock on Mar 2, 2013 1:48:46 GMT -5
Heading north to the lancaster area can result in some outstanding collecting. PM for more info. BTW cherock is my wife. She works in a dynamite park! Not just rocks, (A LOT OF ROCKS, OMG) but a nature center, you can sometimes see wildlife of all kinds, plants, and there are also bike trails, playgrounds, and a really nice bunch of rangers. Right over in O.C. a couple miles from the 55 frwy(which takes you to or from Newport beach/Corona del mar, w/o having to turn left or right ) AnYwAy check out Santiago Oaks Park in Orange County! ;D
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<'))))>< Fish
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Mar 17, 2013 15:11:53 GMT -5
Hollywood has about 30 place to collect minerial
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Post by therockviking779 on Sept 17, 2014 14:56:05 GMT -5
Have been to hubard rd location quite a few times! Fonund a great geode the size of a base ball butnever any moss, or sagenite! Any clues you can give on those locals?
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<'))))>< Fish
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Sept 19, 2014 19:01:09 GMT -5
The Searcher are having a trip on the 27 in Big Bear
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Post by therockviking779 on Sept 19, 2014 22:35:29 GMT -5
Oh yeah! what they hunting? I am from Big Bear lol! 26 years on that mountain!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2014 17:47:05 GMT -5
Oh yeah! what they hunting? I am from Big Bear lol! 26 years on that mountain!!! Join the club and find out! It's what I am trying to do, but their website is down!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 22, 2014 22:01:34 GMT -5
Oh yeah! what they hunting? I am from Big Bear lol! 26 years on that mountain!!! Join the club and find out! It's what I am trying to do, but their website is down!
Searchers website still down. This is from Bob's Rock Shop website:
Searchers Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. •Founded: 1958 •Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3492, Anaheim, CA 92803 •Meeting Place: Downtown Community Center, 250 E. Center St. •Day of Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. •Bulletin: The Rock Slab News •Juniors: Yes •Membership: 150 •Federation: Kim Campbell •Phone / e-mail: info@searchersrocks.org •Web Site: www.searchersrocks.org
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rxscram
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Post by rxscram on Sept 23, 2014 15:00:07 GMT -5
For those interested in what the next Searcher's field trip is, I copy and pasted this from the most recent newsletter: Sept. 27-28 2014 Norbert Bernhardt Cell 714-904-2181 Our field trip will be to the Big Bear Lake area. This area is about 2 hours from Orange County. There are 2 areas we will be going to, one has quartz crystals up to 1 ¼” long and the other beautiful dendrites. We will meet at the Big Bear Discovery Center which is very close to the campground. Hours for the Dis-covery Center are 8:30am – 4:30pm. You must pick up adventure passes for Saturday and Sunday. You can get your adventure passes ahead of time at Big 5 Sporting Goods or REI. $5. a day. You could also get them at the Discovery Center but remember they do not open till 8:30am. If you are sharing a ride you do not need one! The pass is per car. The 2 trips leave at 8:40am Saturday will be the trip to Crystal Hill. It involves a dirt road, ok for passenger cars and a then a 1 mile hike. It is mostly a level hike. Bring water, a hat, hiking boots and lunch. I would not suggest shorts. Tools: an Estwing 2 ½ foot pick, rock hammer, gad if you have one, Army shovel, Zip-Loc bags for the crystals. Remember you have to carry this stuff. Happy hour at 4:00pm and Pot-Luck at 5:30pm Sunday will leave at 8:40 from the Discovery Center and go to collect the dendrites. They are found at a marble quarry dump in Holcomb Valley (also known for its gold). This road is also dirt but passenger cars will be able to make it. It is about 5 miles back from the highway. Hat, hiking boots and water needed. Tools, you won’t need much because everything is already broken up. Maybe bring a rock hammer or a 2-3 lb crack hammer. The pieces are anywhere from 6” to 3 feet high. We planned this on Sunday because it will be quick and easy to collect and for those that want to leave early, you might be done by11:30am. The distance from the car to the collecting site is about 150 feet. The campground to stay at is called Serrano and it is very close to the lake, lots of big trees. When you get to the dam at the lake, on 18, turn left at the dam heading for the town of Fawnskin. Go past Fawnskin a ways and the campground will be on your right. If you miss the first turn off, take the next right turn and that will also lead you into the campground. You must make reservations!! Early. Here is the link www.reserveamerica.com/camping/serrano/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70533Many motels in the area. The easiest thing to do is look on the internet and call them. Here are directions for those that have never been to Big Bear: Take the 91 frwy East to 215 north to 210 East to the 330 Big Bear which eventually turns to 18 after you go through Running Springs. When you get to the dam turn left at the dam onto 38. Follow 38 past Fawnskin and look for Serrano Campground signs. Campground is on you right.
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