Monday, May 25, 2009

Rock hunting



We spent yesterday out at Crystal Peak. It used to be a quartz crystal mine for the US military (quartz crystal vibrates at a good frequency for radio communication) beginning in 1940 and mined off and on until the early 70s but the area is now maintained by the Forest Service as a recreational site. It's a fun place to go crystal hunting and I found 3 or 4 pinky sized crystals yesterday in addition to all of the lovely crystals and other rocks pictured above (I LOVE the heart shaped quartz!). There are also beautiful views in every direction which makes it a lovely place to sit and read.

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6 comments:

  1. CharMay 25, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    wow - love that heart crystal too. great find.

    looks like a beautiful place.

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  2. Just JulesMay 25, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    these are amazing - what a great day trip

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  3. julochkaMay 25, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    the heart is great! you know how i love rocks. :-)

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  4. AnonymousMay 26, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    i have a huge collection of rocks and shells. i would love to go there.

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  5. Laura DoyleMay 26, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    That place is beautiful! And what good finds! : )

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  6. Miss RedJune 19, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    lovely shots!

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