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Wild Nevada
Episode 702: Rockhounding and Gem-Hunting
Season 7
Episode 2
Discovering fire opals, garnets, fluorite and quartz in the heart of Nevada. We travel across the state from Denio to Ely, and from Austin to Verdi, to enjoy a sampling of the treasures that the Silver State offers for rockhounding adventurers.
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Visits the two towns claiming to be the first permanent settlement in Nevada.
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Take a hike in Dog Valley and learn about Verdi history from a local restoring the school
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Obsidian hunting and a hike to the Tripoint Trail where Oregon, California and Nevada meet
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The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument and explore Mojave National Preserve
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Nevada Capitol Building, Bowers Mansion, King’s Canyon and Stewart Indian School Museum
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Explore the Refuge's seven life zones, desert to the mountains, and interpretive trails.
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Starts with the views of Red Rock Canyon before heading south along The Old Spanish Trail.