The Canyon Rim Thunderegg Bed Got Even Better!

Talk about shooting fish in a barrel! This place couldn't be easier as far as collecting goes, there is a huge number of thundereggs just sitting around, or you can dig for them.
As far as a fee dig goes, I think this place is great, the material is affordable and abundant.
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[@largent45]

That place is awesome! Between all the gorgeous discards to choose from, and the polkadot agate, the place has a little bit for everyone! And with my handicap, it's a great place to go. You can walk around easily and just look at all the eggs that have been discarded and there are lots that haven't been opened yet too. And the pile of polkadot agate to choose from was awesome As well. There was no mining for agate anymore but that's ok im not a miner. I just wanted a couple pieces to take with me as specimens. And I got exactly what I wanted. It looks as though the layout has changed quite a bit but still the quality place to go! Thanks Jared and Sara! ❤

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It really is a great place. When we were there, I wanted to get some of that polka dot agate, but all of it was far too large for my little 14" saw. Maybe come spring they will have more smaller chunks.

[@Ontario_Rockhound]

Awesome finds, those are some big eggs for sure. Love the colour given off under uv light!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you!

[@775Rockhounding]

Very nice location! Their thundereggs are very nice and lots of larger ones. It’s pretty cool to see my buddy Wade and his wife Candy there from over here in Nevada. 👍🏻 thanks for sharing!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It's a good location for sure, and Wade was very nice when we met.

[@JerseyRockhound]

Great stuff! Almost every video on this channel makes me want to uproot from my east coast life and move to the PNW for the amazing rocks.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It's a good region to move to!

[@patriciamckean4186]

Thundereggs are awesome. Nature makes things that are awesome. A how geologically things are made is so interesting.

[@ocklawahaboyrocks]

I stop there after the field trips where I've been actually digging. I get the discards too. I have more than anyone needs. I have a hard time finding eggs that will fit on a box to ship but I still have more than any one person needs. That being said, I'll be back this June to get more. I still wish I could get back in the agate pit but I guess I should be glad I got to go in the first place.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

That is the main downside with this place, you really need access to a large saw to enjoy the big eggs.

[@amberandrews6842]

Beautiful!!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you.

[@BrienWood7.3]

Beautiful eggs!!! Love it!! Your videos are always top notch!!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I appreciate it!

[@QtheRockhound]

I had such a blast there last year and got so many amazing eggs. I can’t wait to go back this year.

[@adventuresofshadowdog]

Another great video! I liked the fast motion digging and prying. Fun to watch! And what great finds!!!!

[@johnhobbs7697]

I need to make a trip over there I'm in the Willamette Valley now not too far away from there I just have to put chains on to get there right now thanks for the video😊

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

When they open up in the spring, you should stop in for a visit.

[@jeffblosser8273]

Another place to add to my bucket list for this summer. I was already planning to head down to Richardsons rock ranch so now I have another spot nearby to go to. I am also local to you and have an 18 inch saw that you can use if you ever need it to cut things a bit too big for your saw.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

This is so close to Richardson's, if you stop there you have to also come here to the Canyon Rim thunderegg bed. Shoot me an email! I would love to chat some. [e-mail]

[@jeffblosser8273]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding I remember driving by it but not having the time to stop last time I went to Richardson's. Next time I am planning on spending a few days in the area so I should have plenty of time to explore.

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

How fun! Great materials. Thanks guys. 😊

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@virgelvelkov8753]

Nice this place is close!!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

You should check it out in the spring when they re-open.

[@virgelvelkov8753]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding oh thank you for telling me that they open in the spring, oh Id been sooooooo but hurt😣 if I went there and they were closed,

[@stateofdisorder1]

Very cool. Wish I could do that! Nice haul

[@woodman4550]

I dug there right after they first found thundereggs, it was easy digging, much more than now. I have no problem collecting discarded eggs as they cut just fine. They last time I stopped i only collected from the discarded piles.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Yeah, the site really has changed over the years.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks good finds

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thanks for watching!

[@DeeDeeDIY]

Fun times!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It was good!

[@danielkarczewski2467]

Very nice. What is the fee cost for the dig ?

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

When we were there, it was $2 per lb but you should check with them before going because prices are always subject to change.

[@iainwhitford7602]

Dug two big ones out of there (35lb). Left them on my lot and they grew legs and disappeared.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Well, that's disappointing that someone took them.

[@iainwhitford7602]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding extremely.

[@MadelineRose-ep7fj]

Will you visit the site for uranium materials this year?😊

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Yes!

[@kimdedominicis6893]

Nice! Did you get any polka dot agate too?

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I wanted some, but everything they had was far too large to fit in my saw.

[@kimdedominicis6893]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding 🙃next time!

[@Mike-br8vb]

@5:00 mark..100%!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I appreciate it.

[@MrTurtleMontana]

Sorry for the dumb question, but couldn't you roll the thunderegg as you cut it, in order to get through the whole thing? I have a 10“ saw and cut slabs as big as your eggs.

[@ocklawahaboyrocks]

They use that technique there to cut customers eggs. I personally think it produces an inferior cut. I have eggs I am just storing until that bright better day when I have a bigger saw.

[@dustinfindsrocks]

Yeah it will be a much rougher cut if you do that

[@MrTurtleMontana]

That's true... but most of the time, you're just going to polish the cut face anyway, so any roughness from the cut will be ground out, right?

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

You can do that, but when you roll the rock on the blade you will get a really rough and poor cut, which means a lot more time needs to be spent to make it flat when polishing. One thing you might notice is that most of the time when you see people doing that on videos here on KZbin they will rarely show you the rocking being cut polished because it has so many deep gouges in it and will take forever to do.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Likewise, I got thundereggs in storage just waiting to be cut.

[@jamieburden8235]

That's where I found my crystals at I found them in the side of the mountain

[@DanFarrar]

Kinda like going to a zoo to get photos of animals. It’s a sure thing…unless your photos suck lol

[@manisteerocks7092]

dammit...i should have went there while out...

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It will still be here in the spring for your next trip out here!

[@manisteerocks7092]

@CurrentlyRockhounding July is my next stretch of time off for rock trip. Still undecided on where I'm going..have multiple ideas 💡 🙄 🤔