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Article: Chips from the quarry.(Editorial)
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- Rocks & Minerals
- Article date:
- July 1, 2008
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SUMMER ENTICEMENTS: Despite the price of gasoline, there are mineral events aplenty to lure us onto the open road with our vacation days. For those who want to escape the heat and humidity of their home state, the cool climes of Michigan's Upper Peninsula entice with the Copper Country Mineral Retreat, 3-10 August, in the historic Lake Superior native copper district. The event encompasses a full schedule of activities: underground collecting, prepared surface collecting, photography workshop, mineral banquet and auctions, socials, speakers, open houses with special sales, a rock swap, historical tours, the thirty-third annual Upper Peninsula Gem and Mineral Show (in ...