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ABOUT THIS 8001

Favorite Field Trips is a guide to local one-day trips for Los
Angeles area gem hunters and has been prepared with the amateur
gem collector in mind. All the locations described are within
150 miles of Los Angeles.

The areas presented here have been visited recently and a selection
of material collected. At the time of publication, all areas shown
were open to rock hunting, unless otherwise noted. However, due to
constant changes, no guarantee can be assured of permission to
enter properties which become closed.

While the locations listed are described in detail, the collector
should scout the area before settling down in one spot to dig. So
often the rock hunter comes across a spot where someone else has
dug and he immediately settles down to some earnest digging while
just a few hundred feet away lies the main source of material where
the choicest pieces are found. By surveying an entire area first,
you can often save yourself a great deal of wasted time and effort.

All of these trips, except those noted, have been made in a late
model stock car. Whether a family car, pickup truck, jeep, etc.,
is used, remember there usually are a few bad spots in every dirt
road, and it is well to be alert for ruts, holes, boulders, etc.,
that can cause trouble if proper caution is not exercised.

Most of the locations are many miles from the nearest supplies,
therefore it is an excellent idea to carry plenty of water and
something to eat in case an emergency should arise.

It is well to remember that the owners permission should always
be secured before entering private property, mining claims, etc.
Always leave gates as you find them. Observe, respect and heed
all signs. Do not disturb any buildings, watering systems or
fences.

GOOD LUCK
AND
GOOD HUNTING