Washington State Mineral Council Field Trips
On Oct 20th 2018 – Money Creek for Picture Jasper. This trip will be rock collecting in a dry creek bed and the surrounding area near the road. Not a true jasper, but more of a rhyolite or sedimentary stone with rich brown/tan and green tones and patterns. Bring bucket and hard rock tools. Meet at Money Creek Campground (near Skykomish) off of Hwy 2 9:00 AM. Hosted by Marysville Rock Club (contact Ed Lehman for more details (wsmced@hotmail.com h# 425-334-6282 c# 425-760-2786).
On Nov 17th 2018 – Blanchard Hill for Dalmatian Stone and Chert. Dalmatian Stone is a white marble with dendritic patterns. Meet at I-5 Exit 240 Gas Mart 9:00 AM. Bring hard rock tools. Hosted by Darrington Rock Club (contact Ed Lehman for more details (wsmced@hotmail.com h# 425-334-6282 c# 425-760-2786).
Always contact host the week before, for updated info, details and map. Click on Field Trips link above for host.
