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Fossils and Rocks Galore!

Wednesday, June 21st, 2006 by GetawayBC.com

The riverbeds of the Princeton area are known for recreational panning.
For rock hounds the Tulameen River offers the best variety of finds in the area. Porphyry, seam agate and petrified dogwood as well as jasper, opalite shales and petrified tree branches have been found.

Amber is found around Coalmont, and the old Blakeburn ghost town area offers honey onyx as well. Selenite crystals and leaf and insect fossils are found in shale slides located near Whipsaw Creek.

The rivers and creeks in the region are known for recreational gold panning, with gold and platinum to be found. Rock hounding restrictions apply on established claims. There is a Gold Panning Reserve within the municipal boundaries of Princeton where hand panning is allowed with a pan and small hand tools.

For a map of panning areas, see the Chamber of Commerce or the government agent.

For full rules & regulations visit:

fossilmaagementframework.doc

It will give you a full PDF document.;

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