Finding Geodes at the Hauser Geode Beds in California and Getting Them Cut
Finding Geodes at the Hauser Geode Beds in California and Getting Them Cut
The Hauser Geode Beds is a popular spot for rockhounds. Decades ago, geodes and agates were everywhere. These days, finding them takes a little more work. Come along as my friend Tony and I take you on a rockhounding adventure and come away with some truly amazing pieces, which we have cut by the one-and-only Joe from Sticks and Stones Rock Shop.
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*Big thanks to Joe at Sticks and Stones Rock Shop (www.SticksAndStones.Online)
We’ve hunted Hauser on/off for past 20 years. It’s been probably 5 or so years since we hunted there. I’m sure there have been many rockhounds that have found their treasures there also but I bet there will be plenty for everyone for years. I tried to look on Google Maps to see if I could recall which areas we dug at – but we always took home several 5 gal buckets full. Many were large grapefruit sized and tons of them that fill your hand. My rock saw appreciated it when I gave it a break!! Love this place. Check out Potato Patch too! Lots of awesome Chalcedony around the area also.
Are you allowed to use power equipment?
I can see why you guys were having trouble. Your shovels are too big. You would have gone to walmart to get those kits that kids use for making sand castles. The plastic shovel is easier to carry.
All the way out in the Abyss; it looked like a massive vacant Lot out there, just ash & gravel. So glad that towards the end of the long day you were rewarded with some wonderful gifts from Mother Nature. I glad Tony went with you as it was a long trip. Joe did a great job polishing those Geodes up, it’s who you know out there. Stunning photographs at the end, displaying the beauty within. Great video & production mate and also thanks to Tony & Joe. Rog. 👍😀😎
You really found some nice specimens. Thank you for taking us along. Have a good week.