Rockhounding New England is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems in New England. Fully up to date with GPS coordinates for 100 collecting sites, it covers localities in a wide variety of geological environments, from gold-bearing placers to fossiliferous limestone and from gem-bearing pegmatites to rocks containing some of the rarest minerals on Earth. Valuable tips help you plan your next excursion, and mineral and fossil lists for each site along with color photos help you identify your finds. The result is the most comprehensive and accurate guide available to the region's mineral, gem, and fossil collecting sites. Look inside to find: Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions, Suggested tools and techniques, Land-use regulations and legal restrictions, Information on nearby camping, Additional information on clubs, rock shops, museums, and special attractions Book jacket.