The Land of Fire & Ice
N 34° 59.606 W 108° 04.848
12S E 766442 N 3876209
The Historic Trading Post here has ancient artifacts on display. Most of these were found in the lava and some date back 1,200 years!
Waymark Code: WM45P9
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2008
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New Mexico's Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano natural landmarks provide outstanding opportunities for discovery!
In addition to the contemporary Indian arts, and the ancient artifacts on display, you can get some jewelry, pottery, rugs and other art of the local Indian pueblos.
And impressive selection of rocks, minerals, souvenirs, snacks and WiFi internet are also available.
At the Ice Caves Trading Post, you can try your hand at panning for mineral treasures! Purchase a bag of mining rough, go to the water sluice to discover garnets, rose quartz, fool's gold, emeralds, aquamarines and many other beautiful stones. All the treasures you find are yours to take home! It's a lot of fun for the kids to do (Or the kid in you)
Rock Yard: no
Accept Credit Cards: yes
Selection: 
Meteorites: no
Theme: Volcanic and Lava Rocks, Area Minerals and Gems
Street Address:
12000 Ice Caves Road
Grants, NM USA
87020
Seasonal: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Website: [Web Link]
Rock Hounding: yes
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