Bob Scholl/Really Old Rocks

Rough • Wind Slicks • Pendants • Specimens • Jewelry

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From my earliest years I’ve been attracted to nature and found my escapes from suburban life in Connecticut out fishing and exploring the few patches of woods left in my home state. In 1983 I fled the east coast for a new life in the Rockies, beginning at the University of Montana in Missoula in 1983 and then Lander Wyoming in 1995. During that time I explored amazing laces on my own and as a wilderness fishing and llama packing guide.

In 2009 my jade journey started with the dream of finding apple green boulders while my body was fighting off a life threatening bout with West Nile virus. I used my jade dream to fuel my long recovery from that nasty virus.

2021 marks the 11th year for my summer jade and gem expeditions in Wyoming. The past nine summers of explorations, living out on the Wyoming range, have laid the foundation for what will be a banner year. The puzzle and riddle of Wyoming’s jade country has never been fully pieced together and the ongoing field research I’m doing will hopefully fill in some of the missing pieces.

Thanks to all my friends and customers who have helped keep my jade and rock journey alive. Your friendship and business are most appreciated and with your continued help and support I look forward to bringing you more treasure of the earth on my website.

Believe in yourself. Make your dreams reality. Never give up. Laugh, play and have fun along the way – Bob Scholl