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Across the Fence:  Garnet mines in Idaho  |
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junebugs
True Blue Farmgirl
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June
Aiken
SC
USA
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 Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 10:53:23 AM
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We are planning a trip to spokane to see the grands in August ..Im looking for things for us to do that want cost alot...saw this on the internet but was sure if its worth it...thought the kids would like to do something like this....has anyone every dug for garnets and if so where is the best place...looks like there is several places to go...Or know anything else that the kids would like to do just dont want to the theme park thing...????
also looking for a cabin to rental for a few days on a creek.(stream).thought the kids would love to throw rock in the creek... If any one has one that not to expensive please let me know..washington state idaho or montana around glacier....thanks |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 1:42:25 PM
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hey June, I too have heard about the Garnet hunting in ID and there is a area in Montana if you like to hunt for Saphires...unfortunatly I do not know where either are....just heard about them.
Spokane is a very Touristy place, and that's ok, lots of lakes & rivers. There is a walking/bike riding pathway called (I think) the Centennial Trail....keep in mind, from Spokane you are about a good 30 min drive to Coeur d'Alene, & lake CDA as well as MaryJanes shop across from the Resort.
As for Spokane, if you haven't, check out Manito Park, really great & they have an indoor Arbortorhium or how ever it is spelled. The NW Museum is also worth a trip...but as hooky as it sounds, you have to go to Riverfront park and walk around,,,& buy a "Bakers Dozen" of mini donuts from the mini donut vendor...my favorite thing to do. Also, there is a100 year old carrousel there and a Sky ride over the falls, (@ $8.00 a bit pricey) but a must do if you are in Spokane.
That's just a few things to do and if you are antique-addicts, check out Monroe st, there are a lot of shops to have fun in!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
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junebugs
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
June
Aiken
SC
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 06:00:25 AM
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thanks trueblue....we've done most of those things in spokane, well the kids have and i love the park as well as the kids...i know they dont get tired of going there ...the ride over the falls is awesome...
just looking for things that they havent done...
thanks alot for relpying to me...
im so excited about our trip to see the grands...as we are from South Carolina.... |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 2:53:31 PM
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June, I am from the Spokane area, & of course love the lakes and things mentioned. I think if you write Meg or MaryJane, they may be able to give you the name of a place I think NE of Moscow ID. I think it was for garnets. Also if you look at the list of places to go and things to do at this website, it might give you some ideas close to Spokane. http://www.visitidaho.org/thingstodo/ Good luck!
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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junebugs
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
June
Aiken
SC
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 05:35:05 AM
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oh alee, and bluffy ...thanks so much..
alee, not sure what route we are taking on our way out, will let you know if we are coming that way...
bluffy thats so much...will look at the website and give maryjane and meg a note...
again thanks so much ladies...you're the best.. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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junebugs
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
June
Aiken
SC
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 8:15:10 PM
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Garnet mines in Idaho
