Some of the extensive damage caused by amateur mining activities at the Solo Creek quartz site near Nordman.
November 1, 2023
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November 1, 2023 1 a.m.
Rockhounding site closed for repairs
The U.S. Forest Service has temporarily closed an approximately 5-acre parcel on the Priest Lake Ranger District to manage significant safety hazards and damage incurred from amateur mining activities.