Hope all are enjoying a great 4th of July weekend.

I would like to encourage all members, not just new members, to read the front section of the 2014 mining guide.

Some really great information on sluice box setup, GPS use including topo maps, mining claims use and meanings, mining guide use.

Some info is basic, but we all start somewhere.

Just recently the use of GPS as well as reading topo maps came up, information within the MG covers the basics and how to read and interpret topo maps and GPS readings.

Been a member a number of years, I had never red or even looked at this information.

No X marks the spot but good info none the less, even us ole dogs can learn new tricks.  

Happy 4th everyone

Stay vigilant and safe

     Bill