Fee Mining and Mineral Adventures in the Eastern U.S.

By James Martin Monaco & Jeannette Hathaway Monaco From the back cover: Hit the road on a fee mining adventure! Learn where and how to search for gems, precious stones, gold, treasure, fossil, and more. Fee mining or 'pay to dig' sites are located in many places in the eastern half of the United States and provide a fun-filled and enriching opportunity to try your hand at a range of treasure hunting experiences.  Although written with the casual enthusiast in mind, everyone from vacationing families to more seasoned collectors will find a treasure trove of interesting locations organized by state, including fee mining sites, museums, caves, as well as geologic and historical points of interest.  294 Total Sites to Visit 86 Digging Sites for Collectors 96 Museums for Viewing and Learning 86 Caves, Cavern Adventures and Tours Many More Historic and Natural Points of Interest Weather you are and experienced rockhound or prospector, or a family on vacation, you'll find fun, adventur