Tri-Federation Fieldtrip - Texas Springs, NV
maccierd said: I printed off the information about the trip to Nevada in May. My wife got out maps and books and was talking about getting reservations made. I think she's ready to go now! Is there someone we need to contact in the organization to let them know we're interested.
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I have printed out the info below - at the bottom you will see the email addresses of the three Federation Leaders - email the one in or closest to your region to RSVP. HTH!
For more info - see view link
Robyn Hawk
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Tri-Federation Rockhound Rendezvous and Field Trip
May 21 – 26, 2008
Texas Springs, Nevada
The Northwest, Rocky Mountain and California Federations of Mineralogical Societies are hosting a Tri-Federation Rockhound Rendezvous and Field Trip to Texas Springs, NV, over Memorial Day Weekend 2008 and all AFMS members are invited. The Texas Springs area is well known for spectacular pink agate limb casts, as well as, other agate and petrified wood. Texas Springs Canyon is located approximately 25 miles southeast of the town of Jackpot in the northeast corner of Nevada. In addition to the collecting trips we will have potluck dinners, happy hours, speakers, evening campfires,
tailgate displays, map exchange, and a great rockhound get-together.
Directions: The Texas Springs area is located about half way between Wells, NV and Twin Falls, ID, south of Jackpot, NV, and east of Hwy 93. From the south, take I-80 to Wells and go north on Hwy 93. From the north take Hwy 93 south out of Twin Falls. About 2.5 miles south of Jackpot turn east on to the California National Historic Trail and follow the orange plates to camp.
Camp: Our camp will be located about 6 miles from Hwy 93 on Trout Creek. Roads to campgrounds and collecting sites are typical desert roads. OK for motorhomes and trailers to campgrounds. This is a dry
camping area: no services, no hook-ups. We will set up camp starting Tuesday afternoon, May 20th. Please try not to arrive before Wednesday, May 21st; this is due to our BLM camp permit.
Schedule:
Wednesday, May 21 Arrive at camp.
Thursday, May 22 Daily Field Trips
Welcome potluck dinner and get together
Friday, May 23 Daily Field Trips
Tailgate displays
Saturday, May 24 Daily Field Trips
Tailgate displays
All Rendezvous Potluck Dinner
Sunday, May 25 Daily Field Trips
Monday, May 26 Break camp to head for home or other adventures
Plan on several potluck dinners, and daily happy hours. Bring firewood for evening campfires. We plan on having a good time and collecting some good material.
Please notify your respective Federation leader early, but no later than May 16, if you plan to attend. E-mail (or call) if you have questions or need more information. This will be a great opportunity for rockhounds from all over the west to meet one another, to share stories, and information about collecting in their home areas. Be sure to bring material from your favorite collecting sites to show and share.
Come join us for a great Tri-Federation Rendezvous of collecting, fun and fellowship.
Dick Parks
Northwest Federation
packrats2ATmsn.com
Yonis Lone Eagle
Rocky Mt. Federation
rockymountainrockhoundsATyahoo.com
Richard Pankey
California Federation
dickpankeyATjuno.com
(change the AT to @)
_____________________________________
I have printed out the info below - at the bottom you will see the email addresses of the three Federation Leaders - email the one in or closest to your region to RSVP. HTH!
For more info - see view link
Robyn Hawk
_____________________________________
Tri-Federation Rockhound Rendezvous and Field Trip
May 21 – 26, 2008
Texas Springs, Nevada
The Northwest, Rocky Mountain and California Federations of Mineralogical Societies are hosting a Tri-Federation Rockhound Rendezvous and Field Trip to Texas Springs, NV, over Memorial Day Weekend 2008 and all AFMS members are invited. The Texas Springs area is well known for spectacular pink agate limb casts, as well as, other agate and petrified wood. Texas Springs Canyon is located approximately 25 miles southeast of the town of Jackpot in the northeast corner of Nevada. In addition to the collecting trips we will have potluck dinners, happy hours, speakers, evening campfires,
tailgate displays, map exchange, and a great rockhound get-together.
Directions: The Texas Springs area is located about half way between Wells, NV and Twin Falls, ID, south of Jackpot, NV, and east of Hwy 93. From the south, take I-80 to Wells and go north on Hwy 93. From the north take Hwy 93 south out of Twin Falls. About 2.5 miles south of Jackpot turn east on to the California National Historic Trail and follow the orange plates to camp.
Camp: Our camp will be located about 6 miles from Hwy 93 on Trout Creek. Roads to campgrounds and collecting sites are typical desert roads. OK for motorhomes and trailers to campgrounds. This is a dry
camping area: no services, no hook-ups. We will set up camp starting Tuesday afternoon, May 20th. Please try not to arrive before Wednesday, May 21st; this is due to our BLM camp permit.
Schedule:
Wednesday, May 21 Arrive at camp.
Thursday, May 22 Daily Field Trips
Welcome potluck dinner and get together
Friday, May 23 Daily Field Trips
Tailgate displays
Saturday, May 24 Daily Field Trips
Tailgate displays
All Rendezvous Potluck Dinner
Sunday, May 25 Daily Field Trips
Monday, May 26 Break camp to head for home or other adventures
Plan on several potluck dinners, and daily happy hours. Bring firewood for evening campfires. We plan on having a good time and collecting some good material.
Please notify your respective Federation leader early, but no later than May 16, if you plan to attend. E-mail (or call) if you have questions or need more information. This will be a great opportunity for rockhounds from all over the west to meet one another, to share stories, and information about collecting in their home areas. Be sure to bring material from your favorite collecting sites to show and share.
Come join us for a great Tri-Federation Rendezvous of collecting, fun and fellowship.
Dick Parks
Northwest Federation
packrats2ATmsn.com
Yonis Lone Eagle
Rocky Mt. Federation
rockymountainrockhoundsATyahoo.com
Richard Pankey
California Federation
dickpankeyATjuno.com
(change the AT to @)
