rock hounding Archive

  • Trip Review: Utah Desert Camping May 2011- Day 1

    Trip Review: Utah Desert Camping May 2011- Day 1

    Mormonism aside, Utah is a great state and has some spectacular natural scenery. True gems have been carved out of the ancient landscape by millions of years of water and wind erosion. The outdoor activities are endless, and because of this, the state enjoys a...

    Full Story

  • Peak Review: Raleigh Peak (Elevation 8,183-Feet)

    Peak Review: Raleigh Peak (Elevation 8,183-Feet)

    In my last “Peak Review” I had a photo of Raleigh Peak in the distance with a caption saying I’d probably climb it next year. Well, being that I like this area so much, it’s fairly close to home, and I could not resist the...

    Full Story

  • Barrel Full Of Rocks

    Barrel Full Of Rocks

    So, if you don’t know me or haven’t noticed, I’m a rock hound. I have a passion for minerals, fossils, gems, geology, paleontology, etc. I’ve been a rock hound ever since my brother gave me some cool rocks as a young kid, almost 35 years...

    Full Story

  • Utah Desert Camping

    Utah Desert Camping

    Our original plan was to go camping in the Great Divide Basin in Wyoming, but a weekend forecast of 20-30+ mph wind gusts sent us instead back to the Utah desert. Sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 70′s was about as good as you...

    Full Story