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A Treasure Hunt in the Wilds of Utah

June 11, 2024

My step-daughter, Kim, wanted to find some new rocks, as she’s an addicted rock-hounder. I’m a converted rock-hounder since I picked up some geology from my years as a petroleum engineer and I’ve always loved petrified wood. Kim wanted to go back to the Yellowstone River in Montana, while my friend, Dave, reminded me there … More “A Treasure Hunt in the Wilds of Utah”

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