Rockhounding

De-Na-Zin Wilderness wonders

Kelly’s thoughts… It’s been quite some time since we blogged.  The last few months have been busy, and we’ve gotten well behind.  We will try to catch up soon, since we did have things we wish to document. But for now, we want to report on our adventure to the De-Na-Zin Wilderness.  The Bisti Badlands […]

De-Na-Zin Wilderness wonders Read More »

Goblin Cathedral

One of our favorite sites in New Mexico is the complex and beautiful spires and weathered cliffs of the Goblin Colony in the Jemez area.  The weathered volcanic tuff forms many clusters of steeples and chimneys and several giant, steep outcroppings.  Interspersed are ponderosa pines and alligator junipers making for a wonderland of sights.  We

Goblin Cathedral Read More »

Hunting Staurolite

New Mexico is an amazingly rich world of geology.  Mountains, crystals, landforms and fossils are everywhere and there for the exploring.  Our adventure involved a hunt for staurolite crystals… stauros, meaning “cross,” and lithos, meaning “stone”… “cross stone.”  The unique shape of these crystals, often “twins” at 60 degree angles, makes them truly unique.  There

Hunting Staurolite Read More »