Nethers Ridge sold and not open

broseph82 driving up their electric bill Member since September 2014 Posts: 2,070	Nethers Ridge sold and not open Jul 31, 2024 10:41:51 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by broseph82 on Jul 31, 2024 10:41:51 GMT -5 Wife saw something on FB saying the property (the collecting spot we all know about) won’t allow collecting anymore. Doesn’t anybody have any more info on this?

realrockhound Cave Dweller Chucking leaverite at tweekers Member since June 2020 Posts: 4,483	Nethers Ridge sold and not open Jul 31, 2024 11:11:48 GMT -5 via mobile broseph82 and hplcman like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by realrockhound on Jul 31, 2024 11:11:48 GMT -5 The old gal who ran it passed away June 2nd
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squarepetals
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Nethers Ridge sold and not open Jul 31, 2024 14:05:35 GMT -5 rockjunquie, Tommy, and 2 more like this

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Post by squarepetals on Jul 31, 2024 14:05:35 GMT -5

Was just there a few days ago (7/21) and was able to collect a bucket full of flint. Some nice big chunks too!

For those who haven’t been there recently, they’ve built a little collection hut at the start of the trail where the rules and prices are posted. They also added a port-a-potty. Someone from the family routinely came out to check on everyone, refill paper supplies, etc. They also had a copy of the funeral announcement for Mrs. Nethers for those who may have met her on previous visits.

There wasn’t any talk that day of selling the farm/closing down the site but that isn’t necessarily something the family would want to share with strangers, especially if a deal hadn’t yet been finalized.

Not sure if this helps.

Joanna

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Nethers Ridge sold and not open Sept 7, 2024 21:46:39 GMT -5 rockjunquie, broseph82, and 1 more like this

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Post by ripple on Sept 7, 2024 21:46:39 GMT -5

I went during the 2nd week of August and it was open.

I do also know that in some rockhounding groups on FB, they discourage talking about collecting at Nethers Farm because of past thefts. I sure hope they don't close down; less than a month ago it seemed like they made it nicer than ever. They set up cameras with a lock box and a binder of information for things nearby. $10/person + $1/pound Cash only

bobnchris off to a rocking start Member since August 2024 Posts: 5	Nethers Ridge sold and not open Sept 28, 2024 0:14:56 GMT -5 rockjunquie, broseph82, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bobnchris on Sept 28, 2024 0:14:56 GMT -5 Glad I got to meet Mrs. Nethers a few years ago. Even at the new prices, this place is a steal for beautiful flint.

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