Grumbly Tumbleweed

collecting rocks, making jewelry, designing shirts & stickers... Jeep girl, trail runner, just out here sucking at life... but having fun doing it!

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Chrysocolla Rock Specimen | Planet Mine, Arizona | Natural Raw Blue Color Stone

Chrysocolla is a secondary mineral, a hydrated copper silicate, that is often found near or with other secondary copper minerals. The host rock here is scoria, or gas-rich basalt, a lightweight black volcanic rock.

Chrysocolla Rock Specimen | Planet Mine, Arizona | Natural Raw Blue Co

This unique mineral specimen features the vibrant light blue mineral, chrysocolla, formed in a cool botryoidal texture on the host rock. Chr

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Jasper Necklaces on Etsy

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Geology layers of a chocolate cake ⬆️

Now go eat cake for breakfast. You deserve it!

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One of the best stargazing spots in California

Ryan Campground in Joshua Tree National Park

Learn more:

Camping at Joshua Tree National Park - Ryan Campground - Watching the

One of the best campgrounds in California for stargazing and bouldering, explore Ryan Campground at Joshua Tree National Park.

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Cute little amazonite rock specimen. With smoky quartz and mica. A great addition to any mineral collection!

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Using an Ultrasonic Cleaner to Clean Rocks

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Rock Nerd Statement Beaded Bracelet | Stretch Fit | Amethyst Jewelry

Beaded letter bracelet with rock nerd spelled out in black plastic square beads with a purple amethyst quartz crystal in the middle The othe

Rock nerd vibes...

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Amethyst: Geology, History, and How This Purple Gem Forms

Uncover the science and story behind amethyst. From its geological formation to historical uses in jewelry and symbolism, learn all about am

Uncover the science and story behind amethyst. From its geological formation to historical uses in jewelry and symbolism, learn all about amethyst! Amethyst is February's birthstone. If you're shopping for a piece of amethyst jewelry or a crystal gift for someone special, why not learn some fun facts about this purple gem to spark a great conversation too?

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Badass Miner by grumbly-tumbleweed

This design features a mine worker holding a pickaxe in shadow / silhouette. They are standing in front of a orange and yellow sunset backg

badass miner t-shirt, vintage sunset style design with miner silhouette holding pickaxe on a black shirt

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Removing the Musty Odor from a Moldy Tent - Oops!  I did something dumb.  I put my tent away when it was wet, and it got moldy.  Here’s how I got the musty smell out!

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This stunning tabular wulfenite crystal was hand mined at the Red Cloud Mine in La Paz County, Arizona. It feature beautiful natural orange color and beveled edges with some oxidation on the back

Excellent luster on the face of this crystal

Comes in plastic gem jar with black foam insert

Weight: 1.61 grams (without the plastic jar)

Size: 1/2 inch long x 3/8 inch wide

The plastic jar is approximately 1.25 inches wide

This wulfenite crystal in a gem jar would make a great gift for any rock collector or wonderful addition to your mineral display

We love rocks as much as you do! All specimens are carefully packaged for safe shipping

Find it here before it's gone!

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Natural Hazards Every Hiker Should Know (A Geology Based Safety Guide)

Geology Isn’t Just About Cool Rocks. It Can Keep You Alive Outdoors. It helps you read the landscape and recognize situations that could bec

Geology Isn’t Just About Cool Rocks. It Can Keep You Alive Outdoors.

Understanding real-world geology can make your time outdoors more meaningful and, in some cases, far safer. It helps you read the landscape, understand the forces that shaped it, and recognize situations that could quietly become dangerous.

Chances are, you will never encounter most of the hazards discussed here on an average hike or outdoor trip, and that is a good thing. The goal is not fear, but awareness. Knowing what could happen allows you to avoid putting yourself in risky situations in the first place. And if you do end up in the wrong place at the wrong time, being prepared can make all the difference.

Learn how to read the rocks here.

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"Maroon Creek Road at Sunset, Rocky Mountains, Colorado" Tote Bag for Sale by tumbleweedphoto

A photograph I took while driving on Maroon Creek Road after visiting Maroon Bells in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Driving into the sunset isn't always romantic, but this time it sure is beautiful. • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your thing.

Going on a trip?  Go in style with this Colorado sunset bag! A real photo of the road to Maroon Bells near Aspen, CO.  

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Campfire Nachos That Taste Better Outdoors

Easy campfire nachos! Perfect melty, delicious, and customizable recipe for camping and outdoor cooking. With just a few ingredients, it's s

Cooking over a campfire is one of those things that sounds very rustic and wholesome, until you’re crouched near the fire wondering if your food is actually cooking or just… thinking about cooking. There’s smoke in your eyes, you can't reach your chair, and someone keeps poking the fire with a stick like that will solve everything. 

Still, campfire cooking has a certain charm.  When it works, you feel wildly accomplished for doing something humans have done forever.  It's fun, magical, and memorable. 

It's extra memorable when the marshmallow you're roasting catches on fire, so you shake it violently to put the flames out... and it ends up stuck to your back.  (Yes, that really happened.)

Anyway, we're here for the campfire nachos, not my sticky misadventures.  

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Check out this post… "How to Identify Rocks at Home: A Beginner’s Guide".

How to Identify Rocks at Home: A Beginner’s Guide

What is this rock? Learn how to identify rocks and minerals at home. Understand geology by observing with simple tools.

What is this rock? Learn how to identify rocks at home with basic tools

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Tired of boring Christmas gift tags? Check out these funny awkward cute printable Christmas gift tags on Etsy. I'll be using them on all my gifts this year! https://etsy.me/3YB6jxF