Hi Y’all! Below is my complete rockhunting schedule for the Spring of 2023. I’ve included all the hunts I know about in the Big Bend, including those led by Aaron Thomas and Jean Larremore, through May 1. Both Aaron and Jean are leading hunts in May, but I stopped my calendar at the end of my hunts in order to get it out sooner…
Aaron, Jean and I work independently of each other. Each of us will be booking our own trips. Contact information for all of us is here:
Teri Smith’s rockhunts: email me at agatehunter@sbcglobal.net or teri@terismithrockhunts.com. If no one has signed up for a rockhunt 48 hours before it’s to start, I will cancel the hunt and make other plans. Hunt cancellation notices will be put up on my website, www.terismithrockhunts.com, and sent out to my email list. But if even just one person signs up, the rockhunt will happen. My rockhunts also require you to join the Rollin’ Rock Club once a year. The cost ($10 per person or $16 per couple) covers you for the entire year. This provides insurance that protects the landowner in case we damage something.
Aaron Thomas’ rockhunts: email him at texastakeahike@gmail.com, or visit the website www.takeahiketexas.com
Jean Larremore’s rockhunts: email her at jeanlarremore@yahoo.com, or through Facebook messenger. Please make your reservation with her at least 2 or 3 days before the rockhunt.
For all hunts, you’ll need to bring along lots of drinking water (1/2 liter per hour on hot days) and lunch. You’ll need to wear desert-savvy clothes, including boots, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, work gloves, and a hat. Having bags or a bucket to put your rocks in is a very good idea. And sunscreen is essential.
I hope to see y’all out here this spring!
Regards,
Teri
P.S. I have lots of rocks for sale, too. I’ve lowered the prices on many types of agate and specimens. And of course I can mail the rocks to you very easily!
Color key for table below:
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06 Ranch |
Boxcar Ranch |
East Needle Peak |
S.Larremore Ranch |
Ritchie Ranch |
Gem Show |
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Date |
Location |
Leader |
Cost |
Start Time |
Requirements |
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Sat. 2/25 |
06 Ranch |
Aaron |
$60 entrance, and $1 – $3 per lb. |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Sat. 2/25 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sun. 2/26 |
06 Ranch |
Aaron |
$60 entrance, $1 – $3 per lb. and |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Wed. 3/1 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Thu. 3/2 |
East Needle Peak |
Teri |
$50 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Fri. 3/3 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Teri |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sat. 3/ 4 |
06 Ranch |
Aaron |
$60 entrance, and $1 – $3 per lb. |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite 605 E Holland, Alpine |
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Sat. 3/4 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sun. 3/5 |
06 Ranch |
Aaron |
$60 entrance, and $1 – $3 per lb. |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Mon. 3/6 |
Ritchie Ranch |
Teri |
$20 entrance & $1 per lb |
9 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Wed. 3/8 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Thu. 3/9 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Teri |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Fri. 3/10 |
Ritchie Ranch |
Teri |
$20 entrance & $1 per lb |
9 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sat. 3/11 |
06 Ranch Camping |
Aaron |
$220 per person, And $1 – $3 per lb |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Sat. 3/11 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sun. 3/12 |
06 Ranch Camping |
Aaron |
See listing for Saturday, 3/11 |
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Mon. 3/13 |
East Needle Peak |
Teri |
$50 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Wed. 3/15 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Thu. 3/16 |
Ritchie Ranch |
Teri |
$20 entrance & $1 per lb |
9 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Fri. 3/17 |
East Needle Peak |
Teri |
$50 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sat. 3/ 18 |
Boxcar Ranch |
Aaron |
$100 entrance, $2 per lb. |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Sat. 3/18 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sun. 3/19 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Aaron |
$65 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Mon. 3/20 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Teri |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Wed. 3/22 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Thu. 3/23 |
East Needle Peak |
Teri |
$50 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Fri. 3/24 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Teri |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sat. 3/ 25 |
06 Ranch |
Aaron |
$60 entrance, and $1 – $3 per lb. |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Sat. 3/25 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sun. 3/26 |
06 Ranch |
Aaron |
$60 entrance, and $1 – $3 per lb. |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Mon. 3/27 |
Ritchie Ranch |
Teri |
$20 entrance & $1 per lb |
9 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Wed. 3/29 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Thu. 3/30 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Teri |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Fri. 3/31 |
Ritchie Ranch |
Teri |
$20 entrance & $1 per lb |
9 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sat. 4/1 |
06 Ranch |
Aaron |
$60 entrance, and $1 – $3 per lb. |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Sat. 4/1 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sun. 4/2 |
06 Ranch |
Aaron |
$60 entrance, and $1 – $3 per lb. |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Mon. 4/3 |
East Needle Peak |
Teri |
$50 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Wed. 4/5 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Thu. 4/6 |
Ritchie Ranch |
Teri |
$20 entrance & $1 per lb |
9 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Fri. 4/7 |
East Needle Peak |
Teri |
$50 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sat. 4/8 |
Boxcar Ranch |
Aaron |
$100 entrance, $2 per lb. |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Sat. 4/8 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sun. 4/9 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Aaron |
$65 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Mon. 4/10 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Teri |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Wed. 4/12 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Thu. 4/13 |
East Needle Peak |
Teri |
$50 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Fri. 4/14 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Teri |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Fri. 4/14 |
Alpine Gem Show |
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Sat. 4/ 15 |
Alpine Gem Show |
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Sat. 4/15 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sun. 4/16 |
Alpine Gem Show |
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Mon. 4/17 |
Ritchie Ranch |
Teri |
$20 entrance & $1 per lb |
9 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Wed. 4/19 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Thu. 4/20 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Teri |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Fri. 4/21 |
Ritchie Ranch |
Teri |
$20 entrance & $1 per lb |
9 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sat. 4/ 22 |
06 Ranch Camping |
Aaron |
$220 per person, And $1 – $3 per lb |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Sat. 4/22 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sun. 4/23 |
06 Ranch Camping |
Aaron |
See listing for Saturday, 4/22 |
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Mon. 4/24 |
East Needle Peak |
Teri |
$50 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Wed. 4/26 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Thu. 4/27 |
Ritchie Ranch |
Teri |
$20 entrance & $1 per lb |
9 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Fri. 4/28 |
East Needle Peak |
Teri |
$50 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sat. 4/ 29 |
06 Ranch |
Aaron |
$60 entrance, and $1 – $3 per lb. |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Sat. 4/29 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Jean |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |
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Sun. 4/30 |
06 Ranch |
Aaron |
$60 entrance, and $1 – $3 per lb. |
8 a.m. |
Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine |
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Mon. 5/1 |
South Larremore Ranch |
Teri |
$60 entrance & 1 full bucket |
8 a.m. |
Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine |