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First Part of the Journey

I am apparently obsessed with meteorites. I have never found one. But I want to. So the first leg of the journey will be heading to Utah to hunt for star rocks. I investigated how to tell a meteorite from … Continue reading

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Rockhounding Utah

I found a geologic map of Utah. ( I love maps. Even digital ones.)  This is a wonderful state for truck camping. Lots of old road/paths. Lots of tall tales and deep mines. Lots of faded history.I overlaid a road … Continue reading

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Rockhounding

Rockhounding is a very soothing experience.  It is an exciting experience. It is a learning experience. If I stop the monkey mind and let my eyes and body hunt it is a walking meditation. The moment of “gem” recognition feels like … Continue reading

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