Out 'Houndin

I walk the creeks and pick up green and blue minerals like Azurite and Malachite. Watch as I stumble and bumble my way up the hill, chickening out at steep waterfalls and relying on my rock hammer as a dirt anchor. The terrain is much steeper than it looks, but I still should not be a puffin and a huffin that badly. I mostly leave the stuff I found as my standards are very high, but it's fun to practice the art of hunting "float", and the mixed terrain of New Mexico is just so dang beautiful and fun to be in.

[@lane3727]

Great finds! Learning from you so I may be lucky one of these days! Thanks for all the tips!

[@lostadamsgold]

Join a local club if there is one. Even if there is not a rock club, any sort of outdoor club is likely to have a rockhound or two: 4x4, hiking, etc.

[@lane3727]

@@lostadamsgold I’ve thought of that! Think I’ll start solo. Attempted rockhounding many years ago. Didn’t find much of anything. Always wanted to start back up! Can’t wait for cooler weather.

[@autotek7930]

I could spend ALL my time out hounding lol. I don't get much time right now tho. No worries or financial responsibilities would open up many doors