EXPLORE the Geology and ROCKS of the McCracken Mine

[@ElleyKnowsRocks]

Please Note, that I have been running into mines for the better part of 12 years, I don't always have a helmet because I have knocked rocks from the roof with one on because I have no depth of where My head is at. and so I don't use them unless I have to. THIS is NOT recommended for any inexperienced person. I have talked about this before! I DO these things at my OWN risk and They are not recommended for everyone. I appreciate any and all concern for my well-being. :)

[@sandmaker]

I love the site. Lots of minerals laying around. Super cool! Keep having fun.

[@toddeftsadams5909]

Hammer loop. I do work for the Abandoned Mine Lands Progam in Wyoming. We have put in a lot of those bat gates and filled shafts with foam. Can you see Crossman Peak from there. I am a member of the Havasu Gold Seekers Seekers. We have a number of gold claims over there.

[@JoanieBC]

Yep. Or a tool belt you can put on before you start off on your adventures. Secure your hammer, safety gear, lights, etc., so you want for nothing (except maybe a trailer for all your finds). Thanks for bringing us along!

[@drobertsmithjewelry]

Love your vids!!!, but as a former miner dude, where the heck is your safety helmet?? Teaching laypeople bad habits. I would also recommend a carpenters tool belt. Place for hammer, and other tools and pouches for rocks!!!

[@JimFry]

Safety glasses when chipping/hammering in an upward direction highly enecouraged.

[@trimbaker1893]

You make it fun. Right on.

[@ElleyKnowsRocks]

thanks!

[@trimbaker1893]

@@ElleyKnowsRocks its true, wish I had a buddy like you.

[@seanyancy1809]

Thanks you really enjoyed it!

[@softsoundwhispers]

Watching your videos now means I can’t take a walk without staring at the ground 😂😂😂 always looking for treasure!

[@karenjones7111]

Great video. Always learning from you. Love it.✌❤❤

[@JulesUS8386]

Would be awesome to live in rock home back in the day!! They didn’t need lanterns….only a black light!!🤩 Next trip take a tent, camp a few days! How awesome! Was it cooler inside the mine? Yes I think buying multiple rock hammers and leave one in every vehicle and by each door inside you house😊. You will always have one! This mine was absolutely amazing!!! I don’t know how long you stay there, but it wasn’t long enough for me!!

[@joesmith1922]

Nice vid! Some small advice: Get yourself a rock chisel or two - much better than a screwdriver!

[@ElleyKnowsRocks]

Thanks for the tip! I have 2 or three, but they are never where I need them cause Dan takes off with them ... lol

[@jamesblake7338]

That was cool!

[@mria621]

Wow, so cool!! I love your videos. I always learn something! Elley, I found what I believe to be a petrified wood geode. I broke the top off, and it’s definitely a geode with crystals inside. Have you ever heard of this? Can I show you a picture somehow, and you tell me what you think? My favorite creek is full of petrified wood and geodes, among other amazing things, and I’m just not good yet at identifying things. Please let me know if you have the time. Thanks! ❤ ROCK on!!

[@jefftrag1956]

You need to go up there for a week of camping. Bring in tons of water and take out tons of rocks. Bring lots of newspaper too.

[@janjohannessmith7033]

Looks like a nice endless downhill mountain bike mine road, I love riding down those at 50 mph

[@ElleyKnowsRocks]

Right on!

[@fadedexile]

I rode up Mckracken peak over 10 years ago, i came in from Swansea on the alamo road side, and somehow missed all of this cool stuff. Collected some beautiful quartz pieces on top though. Will be planning another visit now that I live i n Yucca!

[@robertmahenski7660]

I freaking love your channel. I wish I had gobs of moneys to give to you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and fun adventures. Namaste.

[@brucepaxton2471]

Arizona is also the best for studying the herpetofauna. One of my favorite states for that!

[@boatbuilder508]

Awesome fun love it

[@biggrex]

My kind of sister/female/woman, etc.

[@evanosburn718]

Please keep this mine open for generations to come #DONTFILLMcCRAKEN

[@WesleyOlsen-e5q]

❤'s from pocatello Idaho. Love watching your fun adventures!

[@baldknobfarmstead5167]

Can you PLEASE come to Okanogan County Washington State??? We have some great mines and I'm dying to learn more.

[@mikelovescats2]

Please find a way to do a class or two during the Tucson Gem and Mineral show. Wife and I Would love to get smart on rocks.

[@edsteward7717]

Dan doesn't know yet that you're bringing home rocks??? 😂😂😂

[@hobbycollector1426]

How cool would it be to have a beer and play some Texas holdem at that table in the stone house! Love the channel!

[@ElleyKnowsRocks]

That would be cool!

[@jamiewolfzen]

There's some nice purple fluorite in that mine, I was in there before they put up the gate. There is supposed to be petrified wood in the East McCrackens but I can't find it.

[@WarrenBaker-j9p]

Elley put tag on all your bags don’t forget your rock hammer 🔨 that was an amazing adventure enjoyed the video the one thing a great geologist needs to think ahead thank you

[@christinemcbrier8904]

backpack for stuff PUT BACKPACK ON BACK: magnet, helmet, hammer, ice-water, nutty bars and toilet paper. Must drink water to balance the backpack coming back. Plus spray bottle

[@richardprather2900]

They have holsters and belt rings to carry hammers on a belt.

[@VxSPLIT]

You got to come explore Blackhawk / Colorado.

[@paulphillips6381]

I have four that way I always have one with me.

[@michaelchase418]

You need to come to Oregon.

[@ivanhibbert2249]

Buy several put one in each back pack the side by side and car?

[@getawaydance]

Like a kid in a candy store :)

[@TheALLYCAT97]

Find a rockhammer bead or pendant and wear it on a braclet so you won't forget 😂

[@rexruggless9671]

you shoud do colab with jeff willams

[@loxtonlanz]

Ahhh... Ooozes history; geologic and humanic. Tough, resourceful people the early miners... need to take the tent and stay awhile, soaking in and exploring.... From now on the geo pick is Dan's responsibility 🤣🤣🤣

[@henrymuzgay1023]

dan are you ever surprised that she brings home rocks every time she goes some ware

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

i saw a sign by barstow ca. tortoise fine $50,000. for taking the desert tortoise. serious fine.

[@snowman333-]

make your hammer your selfie stick. or just keep in your camera bag.

[@beepboop204]

i guess we could say.......... you are a model geologist 😉🤔😜

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

but do you have a pack that matches your hair. with elly's. rock tools. written on it. have a good day boss.

[@triple_A_rockhound]

shock ur self remember bring stuff 😂

[@ElleyKnowsRocks]

hahahah !!! thanks :)

[@triple_A_rockhound]

@@ElleyKnowsRocks or sticky note prob be safer 😂

[@sh0sh0n3]

I've been to a few mines, crazy how the miners just discarded everything, unless it was gold, silver, etc 🫤Happy trails

[@v10dodge87]

Buy another hammer. Always leave it in the car!

[@ElleyKnowsRocks]

is it sad that I have 2 lol

[@haseo8244]

Backpack too. Ziplock bags.

[@JulesUS8386]

How do you not have that vehicle FULL OF ROCKS ALREADY😍

[@jamesdriscoll_tmp1515]

​@@ElleyKnowsRocksI would be interested in your geo tool kit. What do you take to take rocks?