Petrified Wood at Hurricane Mesa

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

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[@sandmaker]

Pet wood everywhere . I can see why... there's no air up there. I'm happy no one fell off a cliff, slid down the mountain or slipped a broke or twisted something. You always seem to meet someone, no matter how remote. He seemed nice. It was a beautiful place and Sara always makes it nicer. Glad to see her there. Keep having fun in your new local and find lots of georgious rocks. See y'a next time.😊

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Boy, those drop-offs looked serious. Nice stuff and great views! Thank you.

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

Beautiful finds. That being said, all y'all are crazy! So happy no one got hurt. Thanks for allowing us to safety go along on this adventure. Sara, hand sanitizer should help remove sap. Works great after cutting Christmas Trees. Thanks again guys!

[@j.ericswede7084]

So does Peanut Butter (non toxic)

[@amberandrews6842]

Lots of pet wood in the four corners region. Thank You for sharing the views. This was fun, this is what I did as a child, young adult, climbing all over with my dad, and grampa. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Happy memories!

[@BackcountrywithShaughn]

Glad to see you out enjoying the day with Josh. Lotsa fun stuff to search and find. Thanks as always for sharing the adventure!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It was a good afternoon for sure and it's always nice to meet someone you have only ever talked to online.

[@BackcountrywithShaughn]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding Agreed. It's a small world and the rockhounding community smaller but made up of a lot of really great people!

[@RaymondMosier-cp6pn]

Great finds!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you!

[@cliffmiller1021]

I spend so much time looking down I often forget to look out and about, great reminder to look up too. Couple good size chunks of wood to throw in the fire pit. The log buried in the ground was amazing, one could only guess as to how far down it goes. Self-preservation took a back seat it seems this episode, but we are glad you made it back.

[@AZRockhoundExpeditions]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who uses the word scurry.😂 The green rock in Utah, depends on what formation you are in, but usually illite and chlorite play a hand in the coloration, comes from an Iron oxide. Glad you made it off the ledge safely!🙏🏼 Great video, thank you for sharing!

[@kylecduncan]

Another expertly crafted video, Jared. Some of those in situ pet pieces are for the ages. Loved Sara’s look at :33 when you mentioned having to pare down your collection in your recent move. I know that look (from my lovely bride).

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you!

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Another awesome video! Thanks Jared and Sarah. ❤

[@sandraromero5899]

FYI: I saw a video a few months ago, of a couple, in Florida, hunting for agatized coral. It is some of the most beautiful agates I have ever seen, especially when it's cut in half!

[@DeeDeeDIY]

Cool! Thanks for taking us along even if you had to put us away. Haha.

[@gator83261]

Good video.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you!

[@markattardo]

Amazing location!! The logs are on another level👍👍

[@DanFarrar]

Super cool! It’s everywhere. That log wedged in is incredible. Be safe on those hills 😮

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Yeah, it was a little sketchy, the camera doesn't show it well but it was crazy steep.

[@SRLGemstone]

If I had found a whole petrified tree like the one you showed me first, I would have been over the moon. That place has stunning views, it's a petrified wood paradise. By the way, I'm glad to hear you returned safely.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It's rather impressive to see in person.

[@SRLGemstone]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding I am sure of that. Thanks for sharing.

[@houndofrock]

Crazy beautiful location. Glad to see ya'll enjoying the area. 🙏

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It really is impressive to just be at and walk around.

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@paprchasr]

I can see local natives back in the early times using that first piece you encountered as a walkway chances are there are others I like that along that path if that is the case is very neat to see repeat that large I'm at the bottom of it looking very unique

[@RockyMountainBear]

Release your inner mountain goat, and get yourself some of that green wood. 😁 🐐

[@ocklawahaboyrocks]

That was a bunch of fun. Now I need to edit my video.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Get at dude! It was great having you out here.

[@RaymondMosier-cp6pn]

Wow a whole tree almost!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It's pretty impressive to see in person.

[@Lowellian1]

Wow!

[@todddaugherty110]

About 35 miles southeast of your location is Highway 59. Those Zion mountains sink back into the flats. Just before you reach the "town" of Apple Valley, a mesa picks back up to the south. It is the extension of the same formation as Hurricane Mesa. The mesa is covered in the same petrified wood as your location, but is much easier on the vehicle and on your dogs. There are entire trees that are up to 3 feet across. I have four logs and hundreds of smaller specimens. It is said that this wood does not take a good polish. Hogwash. You may have to tumble each step a bit longer, but it takes a fine polish. Much of the wood has those tiny quartz crystal drusy "plates". It is BLM land so collecting is permitted under the usual 25 lbs per day, 250# per year. As to pinon nut collecting, gloves are a must, but at the end some of the resin will seep through. So we bring a pint of alcohol to wash hands after collecting is complete. A lot less toxic than paint thinner etc.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you for the tips and advice here.

[@margosaunders5705]

Up here in SE British Columbia, our aragonite is like feathers and white, very fragile, so it is interesting to see some other types!

[@dejablueguitar]

Love yer videos!! Been following you for a few years... it's COOL that you are exploring the hills around where I live!! DO YOU think that the petrification process takes MUCH LESS TIME than we are taught?!!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you! As for the speed of petrification, there is nothing to indicate that it can happen quickly.

[@charleslupica]

When I was up on the ridge, I saw a bunch of wood chips on the ground. I was a bit surprised when I looked closer and it was petrified wood chips.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It's pretty impressive to see.

[@JonesNit117]

You definitely need to go check out the San Rafael both sides of the highway, black Dragon Canyon and south

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It's on the list of places to go for sure.

[@WasatchSasquatchUtah]

What meter do you use to detect radioactivity? Sorry if that was covered in another video I haven't seen. Thanks.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

This is the Radiacode 103

[@Mike-br8vb]

Great video! Epic views indeed. You guys found some really great specimens. Question... This may be the stupidest question asked on YT, does petrified wood have different hardness based on petrified hardwood and petrified softwood? IE: Pine vs. Oak

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you! That's not a stupid question at all. It's important to remember that when it comes to petrified wood that there is no more wood left at all, what you're seeing is the minerals moved in and replaced that wood in a manner that mimics the look of the wood. So, for your example the of the pine and oak, there is no different between them when fully replaced with minerals, assuming the two specimens in questions were replaced with the same minerals.

[@Mike-br8vb]

Ahh, yes, I see now. Thanks, pal!

[@chrishince8947]

Gotta invent a lapidary chainsaw!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

That kind of already exists actually. Look up the GS 461 ROCK BOSS.

[@chrishince8947]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding See if they'll sponsor you! Rock on!!!

[@graniterunner5129]

can you tell me the kind of the geiger counter /uranium counter

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I'm using the Radiacode103

[@graniterunner5129]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding thanks a lot!!!

[@geogrammy3381]

Sarah, Please wear a sun hat. I know you have luxurious hair, and I know the hats look dorky, but for your health, please wear a good sunhat that protects your ears and face. Even if you take it off during your on camera time, it will be well worth it to wear the rest of your time. FKS

[@Amanda-yf7vj]

Don't show that great view too much!!! The government will steal more land and make it another park!!!

[@charleslupica]

Too bad a simply rock hounding video turned into political commentary.