Idaho rocks! : a guide to geologic sites in the Gem State /

"To discover the unworldly geologic novelties of the Gem State, all that is required is a good map, a sense of adventure, and Idaho Rocks!, a guide to 60 of the most compelling geologic sites in Idaho. The well-chosen destinations span the state's geologic history from the 2.6-billion-year-old gneis...

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Main Authors:	Lewis, Reed S. (Reed Stone) (Author), Burch, John (Author), McFaddan, Mark D., 1954- (Author), Feeney, Chelsea McRaven, 1980- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Missoula, Minnesota : Mountain Press Publishing Company, 2020.
Edition:	First printing, September 2020.
Series:	Geology rocks! (Mountain Press Publishing Company)
Subjects:	Geology > Idaho > History. Geology > Idaho > Guidebooks. Geology. Idaho. Guidebook. Travel guidebooks. Guidebooks. History. Guides touristiques.
Summary:	"To discover the unworldly geologic novelties of the Gem State, all that is required is a good map, a sense of adventure, and Idaho Rocks!, a guide to 60 of the most compelling geologic sites in Idaho. The well-chosen destinations span the state's geologic history from the 2.6-billion-year-old gneiss in the Panhandle to 2,000-year-old lava at Craters of the Moon, and from gold and silver deposits hidden in Idaho's mountains to visible scars from recent earthquakes and landslides. With its beautiful photographs and informative figures and maps, this guidebook will get you up to speed on every aspect of Idaho's diverse geology"--