Whether you are an experienced rockhound or prospector, or just digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. From rubies, opals and gold, to emeralds, aquamarine and diamonds, each guide offers state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals the United States has to offer, and the very affordable fee dig sites where they can be found. The authors offer easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of fee dig mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to where the nearest restrooms are. Included are resources for use in identifying finds, polishing stones and having them made into jewelry and further pursuing this exciting, and possibly profitable, hobby.