rockwizz
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Post by rockwizz on Nov 27, 2008 14:53:19 GMT -5
My Friend just recently discovered a site in Utah that has thundereggs scattered all over the place. We are planning a trip next week if it doesn't rain...but who ever thought Utah had thundereggs. I know Dugway has a lot of geodes, but never thought we could find these here. Here are the pictures. Thanks for looking. Ozzy p.s. the area is a bit out of the way, but I will post pictures when I get there.
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rockwolf
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Post by rockwolf on Nov 28, 2008 5:29:31 GMT -5
Wow! They look great! Good for you! would love to find a few of those!
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MidNight~Rocksi3
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Nov 28, 2008 13:21:08 GMT -5
I think the eggs, and the geo's are always going to be my favorite kinds of stones to cut..
always a surprise in the middle..
Good luck finding more!
*smiles*
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DeanW
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Post by DeanW on Nov 29, 2008 0:12:16 GMT -5
Wow, Nice find.
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Post by sitnwrap on Nov 29, 2008 1:39:27 GMT -5
Great find. I hope you make that trip and come back with lots of pics to share.
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UtahRockHound
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Post by UtahRockHound on Nov 29, 2008 2:09:32 GMT -5
If the area does not work out for you, let me know. There is a Canyon about 30 minutes from my house in Richfield that has millions of them. No exaggeration on the count. You can drive right up to the ledge, and see them without getting out of your truck. I would do it soon though as it could be muddy already, and snow is not far off, then you will not be able to get in until spring. Most are mud balls, but if you know where to look, nearly everyone has something in it. Here is just one of hundreds I have picked up.
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Post by frane on Nov 29, 2008 12:39:31 GMT -5
I would love to find something like that! I sure hope your trip plans go really well and you find some wonderful ones! Fran
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Rogue Trader
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Post by Rogue Trader on Nov 29, 2008 13:28:09 GMT -5
What do these things look like on the outside? I wouldn't have a clue what to pick up. Not sure if we could find them here anyway
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rockwizz
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Post by rockwizz on Nov 29, 2008 20:09:22 GMT -5
UtahRockhound -- how about setting up a trip in the spring to the thunderegg beds? I think a lot of folks would love to come that for that, and maybe we can even go some more areas.
What do you think?
Ozzy
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DeanW
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Post by DeanW on Nov 30, 2008 0:12:35 GMT -5
Rogue - most thundereggs are very very very plain on the outside. Once you have an eye for them (I've colelcted at Richardsons Ranch in Oregon many times, plus been to Utah's Dugway Geode beds once) you can spot which ones are definately NOT duds. But often times even the questionable ones are duds (also commonly refered to as mudballs). They are usually quite round or egg shaped. They usually have a nobbly or bubbly exterior. The picture below I found via google-image-search of colorado T-eggs looks similar enough to those I've collected: here is another from a different web site: Ozzy & UtRH: I would definitely consider attending a trip for these and some of the other wonderful things you two have been showing off lately.
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UtahRockHound
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Post by UtahRockHound on Nov 30, 2008 2:37:47 GMT -5
Sure, be glad too. A few more nuts licking rocks in the area would help show people I have not lost all my marbles.
There is a couple of good spots in the same area. There is a type of Zebra Rock, Geodes, etc. This is a Volcanic area, and the Tusher Mountains are extinct Volcano's. Some really big eruptions are evident everywhere you go. A couple of short side trips, and you will be amazed at the power and size of eruption they once put out.
As long as we did not spend to much time at some areas and a early start, we would have time to take in the Honey Onyx as well. The distance is about 50 miles apart. Maybe a simple map to this area may be the ticket for those that want to see it as I think once you see the geode area and the closer sites, you would not have time for both in one day.
This area is also rich in History. Gold and Uranium mines are throughout the area. The Mountain the Geodes are on was the site of one of the biggest gold towns in Utah. There is still an old Mill standing near where we will be going. Just do a search on Bullion Canyon, and the Tusher Mountains.
Big Rock Candy Mountain is right on the way. For those that do not know, it is an entire mountain side turned a rich yellow from millions of years of Sulfur percolating up through it. 20 years ago there was a massive mud slide north of us that took out the trains here. A few years back they turned the old track line into a paved peddle bike trail. It is about 5 miles long with no steep grades, and follows along side the Sevier River. Just a leisure ride through geological history, and it passes right by Big Rock Candy Mountain.
I am also a History nut. I collect pictures and stories from the 1800's. I have a web site that I am slowly putting together about our County, and neighboring Counties.
The area is also host to the Paiute ATV Trail. We have over 500 miles of designated trails in our area. Depending on what time of year you make the trip on, you can tour the old Mine sites, or just ride through some really great country.
One word of caution, most of the mines are closed to the public, or way to dangerous to be in. They have been abandoned since the early 1900's. I have explored old mine shafts all over the western states, and I would not enter the ones here.
April or May would be the best time. The snow will be off except for the peaks. The peaks will not be crossable until Late June. I can post some pictures of the area and what kind of rocks there are. Any of the trips I have in mind can be made in a normal passenger car. As long as it has at least 5 inches of clearance underneath.
There are plenty of camping and or Hotels. Rustic camping in plenty of free areas, or KOA with hookups. Personal choice come into play here, when the time gets close, I can let you know what is where.
Sorry if I hijacked your topic Rockwiz, was not my intention. I will post any further information in the Trip Section.
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rockwizz
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Post by rockwizz on Dec 1, 2008 10:27:28 GMT -5
UtahRockhound -- thanks for the information. I'm glad you know the area well. I'm open to an early April trip. We went to Delta last April, and it was great, but there was a ton of people over there already. The earlier you set it up the better.
Thanks again,
Ozzy
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tarbucky
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Post by tarbucky on Feb 11, 2011 10:04:32 GMT -5
Dear fellow members, did anyone ever take this trip? Is there anything left? We'd like to go. Thank you
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Post by MyNewHobby on Feb 12, 2011 15:06:40 GMT -5
I have always loved geodes or thunder eggs. Just like a lot of people, the inside is always a surprise!!!
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Post by cpdad on Feb 12, 2011 19:40:03 GMT -5
was interested....TILL I LOOKED AND THE THREAD IS OVER 2 YEARS OLD :nono: ...GEEZ....kev.
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Post by Roller on Feb 12, 2011 22:33:12 GMT -5
those look so promising ... best of luck and grab a few thousand if u can ..hehe
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racevw112
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Post by racevw112 on Feb 12, 2011 22:40:50 GMT -5
Where is a good place to purchase some Thunder Eggs and/or Geodes, for those of us who cannot travel that far to find our own? I would like to find the ones I can cut myself.
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Post by Roller on Feb 12, 2011 22:56:25 GMT -5
lol i just noticed cpdads comment on how old this thread is ... but to tell you the truth i like to go for older stuff means noone has collected there for awhile when it was in its hay day
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rockink13
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Post by rockink13 on Dec 11, 2020 13:29:28 GMT -5
If the area does not work out for you, let me know. There is a Canyon about 30 minutes from my house in Richfield that has millions of them. No exaggeration on the count. You can drive right up to the ledge, and see them without getting out of your truck. I would do it soon though as it could be muddy already, and snow is not far off, then you will not be able to get in until spring. Most are mud balls, but if you know where to look, nearly everyone has something in it. Here is just one of hundreds I have picked up.
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