Noob in TX - any info would help

[jmgr]

Hi all-

Can anyone point me in the right direction? I've been looking for any type of information regarding MD'ing, prospecting, arrowhead/fossil/rock hunting, etc. sites that are hopefully not terribly far from me (South Texas), that would be suitable for maybe a 'taste' of the hobby. My son's 14th birthday is coming up and I thought it would be nice to pack up the family and take a mini-vacation roaming around such places for his birthday. We saw a Discovery Channel show on this stuff that really caught his attention and I'd like to provide him the opportunity to further his interests. What a great way to learn about history! Problem is that I'm having trouble finding much info at all for Texas and I really know nothing what-so-ever about this. A good beginners website would probably be ideal to start with... I would like also to pick up some books on the subject(s) if anyone can make any recommendations.

Thanks in advance for the help- it's much appreciated.

[PAPPY]

http://www.colossal-fossil-site.com/.../6/1-texas.htm

This may help a little...PAPPY

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY AT TREASUREQUEST..GREAT TO HAVE YOU WITH US...

[PAPPY]

Maybe this one will help a little also...PAPPY

http://www.texasarrowheads.com/field-research/

[jmgr]

Thanks Pappy- for the welcome and the sites. Loved the arrowhead site...great photos.

[warsawdaddy]

Here are some contacts that may help:
(Granbury,tx) - Geo. Robertson-915-821-5603;
(Greenville,tx) - Don Brisendine-817-975-0632;
(LLano,tx) Duane Arnold - 512-756-8745
(Round Rock,tx) Daniel Klepac - 512-746-2120
(Wichita Falls,tx) Derrick Duncan - 940-733-0365

I know there are members in SA also.Check this site out for more info;

http://www.wwats.org/index.php?meid=7

Goodluck and happy hunting

[John's Detectors]

Hi jmgr, welcome and nice to meet you. You might want to pickup a copy of Rockhounding Texas by Melinda Crow and Gem Trails of Texas by Brad L. Cross. They have various locals listed to go hunting for fossils and rocks. I hope it works out and good luck to you.

John Tomlinson, CET
John's Detectors
Best in the West !