
Digging for Garnets in Ely, Nevada
Clip: Season 1 Episode 112 | 6m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore Ely's Garnet Hill, a top rockhounding spot, with experts uncovering volcanic treasures.
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as he heads to Ely in Northern Nevada for a hands-on adventure at Garnet Hill — one of the top rockhounding destinations in the U.S. With help from a local expert and a retired geologist, John learns the volcanic origins of the area and the fascinating science behind garnet formation.
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Outdoor Nevada is a local public television program presented by Vegas PBS

Digging for Garnets in Ely, Nevada
Clip: Season 1 Episode 112 | 6m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as he heads to Ely in Northern Nevada for a hands-on adventure at Garnet Hill — one of the top rockhounding destinations in the U.S. With help from a local expert and a retired geologist, John learns the volcanic origins of the area and the fascinating science behind garnet formation.
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