Title

Emerald Creek Star Garnet Hunting

Description

Emerald Creek Garnet Area near St. Maries is one of the few places on earth to find star garnets—Idaho's state gemstone. Families sift stream gravels through provided screens to find these rare six-rayed gems. A small fee covers the permit and tools. Children who find a keeper garnet earn a memorable piece of Idaho geology.

Type

Outdoor

Subject

gem hunting

gemstones

river

age

All ages

Temporal Coverage

2-4 hours

plan

Low

Alternative Title

Emerald Creek Garnet Area

cites

St. Maries

Provenance

ID