Field Trips
We are active in field trips throughout the year. The average is two per month, but it varies by season. We take trips as a club and also as members of the Washington State Mineral Council in conjunction with other clubs. Usually the trips are day trips, but some are weekend camping optional trips. We have even made a trip to Canada and were hosted by a club there. Due to insurance liability, some trips are for club members only.
Upcoming WSMC Trips
- Sept. 18, 2010 - Little Naches
Thundereggs – Dig & light hard rock tools
Sponsor: Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral
9:00 a.m. @ Kaner Flats Camp - October 2/3, 2010 – Saddle Mountain
Petrified Wood, Opal – Dig and light hard rock tools
Sponsor: West Seattle Rock Club
9:00 a.m. @ Metawa Lepricon - November 13, 2010 – Blanchard Hill
Stilpnomelane in Quartz, Chert – Hard rock tools
Sponsor: Mount Baker Rock Club
9:00 a.m. @ I-5 exit 240 Gas Mart
Find more field trips at the Washington State Mineral Council web site: WSMC Field Trips
Further afield, find a listing of national field trips at Rock & Gem Magazine's web site:
http://www.rockngem.com/showdates.asp
Check out the photos from some of our recent field trips here!
