The Chief Joseph Gem and Mineral Club is made up of a group of individuals who share common interests in rocks, gems, minerals, rock hounding, geology, and lapidary work. The group meets once a month to plan field trips, look at specimens people bring in, and share experiences. Take a look around our site to learn more about us!
Qualifications for Being a Good Rockhound -- From the Petrified Digest Jan 1989
Qualifications for Being a Good Rockhound -- From the Petrified Digest Jan 1989
- Love of the outdoors-- Where else can you find rocks?
- Strong back or good judgement -- rocks gain weight with every step
- Sense of humor -- Being able to appreciate another fellow's find after you just stepped over it
- One leg shorter than the other -- it helps on the side hills
- Cheerful -- smile even if every muscle in your body aches
- Adventurous -- daring to take that road, even it looks to go only straight up
- Determination -- a willingness to go again, even if you swore you never would
- Imagination -- visualizing a beautiful gem from a plain looking rock
- Persistent -- not satisfied till you have examined every rock, twice
- Congeniality -- you can hunt alone, but it's more fun in a group
- Chief Joseph Gem and Mineral Club PO Box 525 Omak WA 98841 [email protected]