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It's that time again, it's time for another Saturday Night Special where we talk about everything rockhounding related.
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[@nhrockaholic6038]

Yes. Helpful to know a fellow hounders opinion of rock books.

[@ramonah7950]

We live in western Washington, making several trips a year to Utah. It’s terrible I forgot their names. The gentleman who owns that rock shop is amazing. So is the one who run some of the classes. They have no problem sitting there and talking with you about what they found what they’ve done sharing their experiences. And they have been to those sites. We actually went to one of the sites and couldn’t find it. I called the shop and he explained exactly what it looked like. Of course it was right behind, blocked by some bushes. I enjoy the pictures that they have so that you can see what’s actually available in Utah. His prices are amazing. And he’s willing to do trades.

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Glad you got out there. I hope all has melted from the last storm. Thanks!

[@nathanhatch9570]

I was pleasantly surprised to see you went to Simple Elegance Rock Shop and bought the book I asked you about several months ago! Next time I am down in Cedar Ciry, I will look around for some agate. Thanks

[@TheAngieStoned]

I'm slowly (sloooowly) turning my man into a rockhound. My hopes is that he'll turn out as nerdy as you It would be so much more fun to have some company out in the wilderness, and I keep forgetting that we live in bear country...

[@davidstarr3566]

You said it right! I grew up in Utah.

[@johnsimmons4351]

My favorite place for rock hounding has always been the San Rafael swell. Next time you go, go stay at Freemont state park.

[@dawnettehunter6922]

Love the San Rafeal Swells! But not in the summer. The bugs are horrible!

[@kentroundy9287]

From Cedar and loved seeing home! Thanks for a great SNS!

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

Ha ha ha. Who does like that drive??? We'll look for that shop sometime. You said Parowan correctly. Beautiful agates! Oh very nice new equipment. Thanks Jared. Wow gorgeous polka dot agate!!!!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

If you're driving by you should stop and check it out.

[@GaryCBenson007]

You are not wrong about the Ogden, Salt Lake City, Provo corridor, I just drove it yesterday. The only place I know where you can get a ticket for doing the speed limit if everyone is going faster, and they always are. Definition of urban sprawl.

[@nhrockaholic6038]

Looking at the EZ cab. Looks wonderful!!

[@dawnettehunter6922]

Next time you come out to Utah you've got to go to the Dugway Geode Beds! We've found amazing Geode with parallax banding. Also, you drove through Millard County. They have an excellent FREE guidebook that includes great rock hounding suggestions with directions. Down by Capital Reef and Hanksville area there are lots of fossils that are 83 MYO. Plus lots of UGLY petrified wood. Green River, Utah had lots to offer as well. The visitors center will help you locate a lot of fascinating rock formations, petroglyphs, etc. You must spend an entire month in Utah to get to all the "must do" locations.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

We went to a few of those locations last time we visited Utah!

[@kirstinbone]

Simple Elegance! That's a fun little shop. Surprised you didn't hit Dump Digger while you were in the area. Also the drive in SLC might be bad, but we do have amazing food.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I didn't even know about that place but from the looks of it, they are well out of my price range.

[@kirstinbone]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding the prices actually aren't bad unless you go for something big. It's fun to poke through if nothing else, especially their bucket pick through area

[@Rockymountainprospector]

Lol it's not that bad beautiful country I'm in payson ut area. But definitely spoiled with all our rocks heavy pans all

[@brutusb1858]

Hurricane UT checking in. Lots of rad stuff around these parts.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It's a very nice area.

[@largent45]

Thanks for another insightful SNS! There are so many guide books out there these days, its kind of ridiculous! And i did qhat most oeople are going to do and thats buy the middle of the road (cost) book out there and it may be at least reasonably adequate! But that would be the gem trails book for the area im heading too! Too frustrating for me! I use your website to find the most acurate information out there. And i dont get to go to many sites these days! I dont know whether thats a curse or a blessing!?! And i still have yet to stop in utah anywhere. Ive driven through on my way to colorado several times, but ive never stopped anywhere! Not even for gas! I would love to see the dino tracks, even if they are a little underwhelming. And the petroglyphs! And the grand canyon! I just want to get out and travel! But i can no longer drive, so I'm at the mercy of someone else. And it can never get coordinated with their jobs. So i dont ever get to go anywhere these days. I was hoping that ken would be here by now and then we could do whatever we wanted but he is waiting to be able to leave florida. Anyways, great SNS! Lol!

[@coffee19837]

Very cool video Jared we did rock hounding in Utah except we flew there and rented a Jeep very cool finds out there.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

That sounds like a fantastic trip.

[@bitcoinpoemspro1406]

Utah is excellent for rock hunting. Get up near Brian head ski resort in the late summer for some great agate/Jasper. On the dirt road, going to Brianhead Peak.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I've been there and made a video at that location. Good place for sure.

[@dawnettehunter6922]

Blue japer/agate is not that uncommon to find by Brian Head.

[@ragnarocks9121]

I can’t believe you went to Simple Elegance in Orem. Did you know that a block south is a company that makes the X-ray tubes and windows for handheld XRF devices?

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I didn't know that.

[@Rocking-SLC]

Hey Jared, yep, there was a time when the Wasatch Front experienced rush hour for about...an hour. Not anymore! One sure thing though; you may be able to find a rock hound guide in the Provo/ Orem area but good luck finding a scotch on the rocks! Speaking of rocks, nice finds.

[@DonariaRegia]

Last time I drove through SLC from the east the smell of poop was overwhelming. Who puts stockyards right in the middle of a city? That state is chock full of mineral treasures though, one of the country's best rockhounding destinations.

[@geoffjohnson6555]

Well this SNS started out super great hearing that you were practically down the street from my house until you explained how you felt about it 😂

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Lots of nice areas in the region but that driving around is a bit much.

[@geoffjohnson6555]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding haha that’s fair, but it’s probably best you avoid southern CA if you think this is bad 😂 at least the rock hounding is good, went out by Eureka yesterday and found a few fist size agates that I’m pretty excited about. Appreciate all your videos 👍🏻

[@drbmac]

Jared, I've owned the whole series of "Discovering Washington's Historic Mines" since they first came out. They are all very well researched, detailed, and just a joy to use. Wish all rockhounding books were as well put together and useful! By the way, we drive through the Salt Lake metroplex at least once or twice a year on our winter migration to southern Arizona. I agree completely with your assessment, even though there are some good shops and locations there. Hate driving it though. Did you mention the name of the Orem shop where you bought the books? If so, I missed it. Might be interested in checking it out next trip... (Oh, is it actually named "The Rock Shop" , or is it "Simple Elegance?")

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

The name of the shop is Simple Elegance Rock Shop. You should 100% stop in there!

[@oysterjohn5669]

Appreciate your honest reviews of those guide books. Heading to that general area in a week.

[@sandmaker]

Thanks for letting us hang out with you. Good stuff!

[@johnlinay3939]

Another great video. So jealous of the quality and abundance of quality materials in the North USA . We're limited so much in the UK. But still endeavour to find anything worth cutting and polishing. Your posts really help. Thanks so much for all the info you add

[@ocklawahaboyrocks]

The last time I was in the PDA pit, the wall of agate was a pretty solid piece. Some people hunted around for cracks and tried to work chisels in. I walked around with my spray bottle and picked up what they had broken off with the machine. That giant agate vein is an awesome sight though.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

We are planning on going.

[@utahrockhoundingcouple]

Don't worry! I hate driving between SLC and Provo too! 😄

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It feels like it's never ending.

[@johnsimmons4351]

I did the same thing you did. Some of the direction are spot on, but you will find its not detailed enough, more of a generalized area. I found just researching rock hounding on the internet produce some good result. By Parawon north of thier is some real good blue agate. Going to pay for dig outside of Milford for bacon agate is wealth it. Also green agate by beaver. Best place to find dinosaur bones is in San Rafeal sweal. Yes just about any wash will produce agate.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you for the advice!

[@Lostmyrocks]

Absolutely love it. We are moving to Cedar City very shortly. Get this Im from Oregon, my son lives in Tri Cities Washington, Daughter and Grandkids in Kendrick Idaho and we are moving to Cedar City. So almost every bideo you and Sara make i love. Jope to meet you both some day.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

It's a really nice area down there!

[@AdamHarrisonEros]

I've been enjoying your videos, and they have inspired me to do some rockhound this summer. I do have one question... Do you have a video on etiquette? How to be a responsible and courteous finder of pretty rocks? Thanks!

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I do not have a video up on that exact subject. I do, however, have an article on the website about it. currentlyrockhounding.com/rockhoundingethics/

[@Rockin_in_Kentucky]

Awesome video thank you for sharing your finds with us!

[@marycompogno5665]

Looks like you guys had fun down in Utah. If I ever get down that way I will have to check out the rock shop.😊

[@Mike-br8vb]

Another great video, thanks! Those are some awesome finds from Utah! 🥃🥃

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Thank you!

[@BrienWood7.3]

You got some nice clunkers of agate. Can't wait to see the videos.

[@patriciamckean4186]

Utah is beautiful. It is so sad that people destroy stuff. Something is essentially wrong with them.

[@rachaelb9164]

lol you’ve never driven through Southern California right? SLC is nothing compared to LA freeway insanity. We went to the Utah State Geological Society in Salt Lake City and they have a TON of maps and resources. We are going to UT next month and will definitely stop by this shop.

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I have not been to LA and I hope that if I do go, my driving around is limited.

[@gregoryboles9404]

See any Mocqui Marbles in the canyons?

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

I did not but to be fair, I also wasn't looking for those.

[@millardwilliams9182]

That's a thunder egg..

[@johnsimmons4351]

I agree I grew up in the slc area. It's a shithole to drive through

[@ragnarocks9121]

You load it into a map app? It’s literally a map! 😄

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Not all maps are created equal or equally useful.

[@ragnarocks9121]

@@CurrentlyRockhounding I’m joking, but the atlas is very good. I even found an unlisted I-70 access point on it.

[@devinkavid]

Lived in that metro-Utah area that you hate for about 2 years. Can confirm, IT SUCKS 😂 Only cool part about the area is its proximity to the west desert and the rocks out there! Now I’m back in peaceful rural WA haha

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

The proximity to good things is great, but that driving around town I could do without.

[@DanFarrar]

Dog water lol 👍

[@CurrentlyRockhounding]

Good for the dogs but bad for everyone else.

[@tazman8271]

The Wasatch Front is a shit hole. I wish there was a way to bypass it.