We had perfect fall weather for our field trip to the Clipper Mine on Sat. Oct 20th. Fall colors were gorgeous. This was probably the largest group we’ve had which included 19 vehicles, jointly with the Puyallup Club. I didn’t collect very much material here, but my son and I came prepared with headlamps and […]
Month: October 2018
General Meeting – November 8th
General Meeting – November 8th Meeting Topic: Professor Katy Shaw, Geology Dept., Green River College She will about collecting samples and identifying mineral formations at hydrothermal (smokers) vents in the Endeavor Segment of the Juan de Fuca Ridge. I would like to show our support for Prof. Shaw and her taking the time out of […]
Oct 6th, 2018 Red Top West Side Field Trip Report
Another great field trip to Red Top on Oct. 6th. We had 5 vehicles and 9 members. It snowed up there the day/night before, but otherwise conditions were very good with sunshine and beautiful views. Road conditions were excellent. We hit the snow level driving in at 4200 ft. Dig site is at 4500 ft, […]
General Meeting – Oct 11th
General Meeting – October 11th Meeting Topic: A short video update on the eruption at the Hawaiian Volcano Kilauea. A recap of our show. Mark took a great time lapse of the show which we will see. Acknowledgment of our youth ribbon awards for their display cases. Handout badges the kids earned from AFMS Youth Program. Show […]
Oct 6th, 2018 – Field Trip to Red Top West Side (N of Cle Elum)
I know this is late notice, but it looks like it will be a beautiful Fall day this Sat. and I want to get one more shot at the agate and jasper around Red Top before winter weather prevails there. So I’m going up there digging and anyone that wants to join me is welcome. […]
Oct 20th, 2018 – Field Trip to Clipper Mine (by Carbonado)
Update: Meeting time and place specified below is good. On Oct. 20th we will be exploring the tailings pile of the abandoned Clipper Mine out past Carbonado in Pierce County. We will be looking for Copper, Azurite and Chrysacolla. Meet at 8:45 AM behind the Chevron Station, 29393 WA-410, Buckley, WA 98321 Group leaves […]
Nov 17th, 2018 – Field Trip to Blanchard Hill (~12 miles S of Bellingham)
On Nov. 17th I’m planning to join the WA State Mineral Council trip to Blanchard Hill for Dalmatian Stone and Chert. This locale is about 12 miles south of Bellingham. Dalmatian Stone is a white marble with dendritic patterns. Meet at I-5 Exit 240 Gas Mart 8:50 AM (east side of I-5). Bring hard rock […]