Girls Who Rock

09/20/2024

Open heart surgery was cancelled from the 17th to the 24th. Thanks for all the well wishes. Greatly appreciated.

09/09/2024

September 17th, I am going in for open heart by pass surgery for Ascending Aortic Aneurism, Valve replacements, Hiatal hernia and some other things. Life's a bitch so live life to the fullest and Love like there's no tomorrow. Love you all.

08/19/2024

08/19/2024

Lots of great adventures starting September. We will have a guest geologist coming out one Saturday night get together. Bring the rocks you need identified. I would ask we hold the guest list to about 20 people and to donate $10.00 per person for our great friend and geologist Tom Olsen for his travel time and costs involved. A great time will be had by all attendees. Date will be posted this week.

Sept 7th, Saturday we will have a get together to pick up rocks, gems and crystals in the tailings piles at the Chief Silver Mine. Everyone is welcome to bring your kids and attend. 9am until 12 noon. Cost is $15.00 per child or adult collecting. A half mine tour will also be available for an additional $10.00 per person. Please RSVP to Bob 520-345-4682.

Sept 15th, Sunday, we will be going on a rock hounding ATV tour. Cost is $80.00 per person in cash. Open to all people. Bring a lunch and drinks. Tour will last 4 hours and we will stop for lunch at the Falls. Put a blanket on the ground, watch and listen to the water from the falls running. So peaceful. We will be stopping in sand washes all over and check for beautiful rocks. Please RSVP to Bob 520-345-4682

September28th, Saturday, we will be going out to a local mine on ATVs to collect WULFENITE. Afterwards we will stop at the Falls for lunch and a break. Starts 9am until 1pm. PLEASE RSVP as we only have 5 ATVs available. Thanks Bob 520-345-4682.

07/31/2024

Melissa here. I swear every day on the calendar has a different thing to be celebrated. Accordingly, today is apparently International Friendship Day (which is news to me). Along that vein, the one thing I have come to experience and know about rockhounder women in general, is that y’all are some of the most down to earth and salt of the earth type of people, who I graciously call my friends.

It doesn’t matter your background or current circumstances in life or even your level of experience as a rockhounder - everyone seems to jive well together during our outings or events. We all help out each other when the need arises. Got questions about mineral specimens that you find while out rockhounding with us in Southeastern Arizona? Someone will know something and together we will figure it out. Or, we can just ask Bob! 😆😘

The overall point of this post is that we of Girls Who Rock (including myself, Bob and his lovely bride, Laura and many members) recognize that this group truly does bring like-minded women together in a safe and healthy way, especially at the GWR outings. During various past outings we have had several different GWR attendees travel solely, several hours just to attend an event with us. And we are all honored to have them/you join us!

On that note…we are working behind the scenes to revive this group in time for some rockhounding fun together during the cooler months of the year. (Specifically for here in SE AZ, think mid to late October and onward.)!!!

Not soon enough??? We got you. Please note that Bob runs daily silver mine tours of the Historic Chief Silver Mine which offer much cooler temps while inside the mine. If your need for adventure is getting out of hand and you don’t want to have to wait for the cooler months to come, please consider taking one of Bob’s mine tours! He can host up to 6 persons at one time so if you have more adventure seekers in your life, bring them with you! To arrange, all you have to do is call Bob to set things up. Bob customizes each tour toward your group’s interests, abilities, and thirst for living history in a safety conscious way. And best of all, YOU GET TO COLLECT FROM WITHIN THE MINE! Bob allows visitors to chip away at and KEEP any mineral that they fancy from within the Vault Room (which is the last stop of the tour). Live a little and check it out! Call Bob and let him know that you are with GWR for special tour pricing. Bob can be easily reached at (520) 345-4682.

Until later, happy rockhounding trails to you!
Melissa

07/02/2024

Keep an eye out for the next GWR adventure in Vail AZ

7 days a week, 365 days a year we give mine and ATV tours. While over 100 degrees outside, the temp in the mine is 60 degrees. I give you a 6 gallon pail, hammers and chisels and you take home what you find or chisel off the walls.

For more info, please check out our FB page"

Desert Adventures Vail AZ

06/11/2024

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Ladies! Melissa here. 🙂 Since it is now summer in AZ and close to a million degrees outside, rockhounding online has become more my pace of rockhounding as of lately. 🙃😅
Of course there are many different vendors online selling their stuff but this avenue has become deficient in trustworthiness given all of the fraudsters out there. Given that it is hard to know who to truly trust online, I want to share with you a trustworthy seller’s page which is run by people I have personally met and trust (Julez and Lizzie). Their seller’s page could be a way for you to acquire some really beautiful (and sometimes very rare) materials that are already polished into cabochons.
As already stated, Julez and Lizzie are personal friends of the Girls Who Rock founding members. We know that they will treat you right as they offer up some very beautiful materials at very fair prices. (And they ship to your designated address!) So if the summer heat is cramping your outdoor rockhounding style, please give this page a look and/or follow to see their latest and greatest offerings online!
[Update: I see that the link to their seller’s group page did not post. When looking for their group page on FB, it is called “Lizzie and Julez Freakin Cool Cabs n Stuff”]

05/27/2024

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COMEE OUT. Now that the weather is better outside, we are going to plan between 2 to 4 events a month from now on. First of all, i would like to thank all the GWR who have participated in the past. These GWR adventures are for girls over 18 who want to make friends with similar interests.

Event #1. SEARCHING FOR GREAT ROCKS ON TOP OF THE CHIEF SILVER MINE. Short mine tour also available. Sunday June 8th 9am until 12 noon. Bring you sun screen, hats and sun glasses, a bucket, hammer and chisel. $20.00 per child under 18 to collet rocks. $10.00 additional for a short mine tour down to 150' Every one is welcome to attend. Children under 18 must be have a parent with them. Tour is $30.00 per person in cash for mine and rockhounding.

Event #2. GO OUT ON THE ATVS TO CHECK THE SAND WASHES FOR ROCKS. Sunday, June 9th, 8am until 2-3pm. We will break for lunch at a beautiful running stream in the middle of the desert. I am posting photos from previous GWR events.

If interested in either event, please call or text me. Limited to 6 people on the ATV tour. Bob 520-345-4682

04/30/2024

Anyone trying to call me at 520-345-4682, my phone is down until the weekend,

11/30/2023

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH and SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH 9am.

GIRLS WHO ROCK. 2 events planned, both the same tour but 1 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. 6 openings available on either day. Please book your tour, call Bob 520-345-4682.

GWR cost for a 3 hour mine tour and 3 hour ATV ride. $80.00 per girl. This is a seriously discounted rate/ Starting time 9am and ending around 3pm or later. Bring a lunch and drinks. The ATV tour will take you to Cienega Falls, a beautiful sandy beach with a small water falls. Once in a lifetime experience.

PLEASE CALL to confirm your spot A.S.A.P 520-345-4682

In another few weeks, we will have another tour for you and your better half. I will keep you posted.

07/04/2023

06/30/2023

06/30/2023

Mine and ATV tours available 365 days a year.

06/22/2023

If you are interested in joining us on an ATV rockhounding adventure in the high desert where it is 10 degrees cooler than Tucson…
TEXT BOB (520) 345-4682.
We have 2 open spots as of right now for this Saturday, June 24th from 8-12ish! See earlier posts for all the details.

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06/12/2023

ANNOUNCING JUNE 24th SIGN UP FOR ANOTHER ATV ROCKHOUNDING ADVENTURE!
(Same set up as the June 10th adventure - please see post for June 10th for all details. The 06/24 adventure is an exact replica.)

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE - FIVE OPEN SPOTS

TEXT BOB TO CLAIM YOUR SPOT!
((520) 345-4682

06/09/2023

All right ladies, tomorrow at 8 AM we ride!!!
(Please arrive no later than 7:45 AM to be ready to ride at 8:00)

We still have one open spot for anyone up for an adventure. Please text Bob asap with your name and 6/10 if you want the spot! (520)-345-4682

IF anyone should need to cancel, PLEASE text Bob to let us know, especially tomorrow morning so that we don’t worry about you. 🙏

Remember to bring extra water, snacks, and sunscreen at the very least. We will be journeying to different terrains and so please wear proper footing (aka outdoor shoes or even hiking shoes). Bring with you whatever will make you most comfortable. Consider bringing an old beach towel to put over the hot black seat of the ATV and to use to sit on when we reach the special spot. Pro Tip: if you take a plastic bottle, fill it 3/4 of the way with water or whatever drink, and freeze it overnight, it provides some much needed cooling off at the later stages of our adventure.

See y’all tomorrow!!! 🤠

06/03/2023

Interested in finding cool rocks and seeing new sites in the high desert of Southeastern Arizona via ATVs? 😃😃😃

Pre-announcing another Girls Who Rock event for this exact thing for 5 lucky ladies on June 24th! (If you are unfamiliar with our ATV adventures, please see our earlier post about the June 10th adventure to view more details on what this adventure all entails.)

Next weekend we will make the official post to respond to for this upcoming adventure in order to claim a spot. Just wanted to give y’all some good advanced planning time in case you haven’t been able to join us in the past.

Have a great weekend!

05/29/2023

HEY LADIES! AS OF TODAY, TUESDAY 06/06, WE HAVE ONE OPENING FOR THIS COMING SATURDAY, JUNE 10!!! (See details below for this adventure).
TEXT BOB TO CLAIM THIS SPOT AT
(520) 345-4682 WITH YOUR NAME FOR 06/10 AND WE WILL SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!!! 😁

Announcing our Saturday, June 10th, ATV-based adventure for 5 lucky ladies!!!
Details are below. If certainly interested, please comment below that you are in! This is on a first come, first served basis. After the first five spots are claimed, we will keep the next 2 names on the reserve list in case someone were to cancel.

DETAILS

SATURDAY, JUNE 10th
8:00AM (prompt start, so please arrive at Bob’s no later than 7:45am) THRU 12:00PM (or a little later if we are all having a blast).
Each attendee drives her own ATV provided by Bob with Desert Adventures.
$80 cash only donation please
Bring with you more than enough liquids, snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses that fit tighter to your face to block out the dust, mouth mask or handkerchief for the dust, hat or ball cap, adequate footwear for walking on varying types of terrain (aka outdoorsy shoes), and gloves for your hands (you’d be surprised how fast your hands get burned). Each individual is responsible for her own needs, and each individual should be honest and forthright about her heat tolerance during this summertime excursion. Even though we will be in the high desert where it is cooler than Tucson by 10 degrees, we will be in full sun most of the time. This is a remote experience.

WHAT: Come join us on an ATV adventure throughout numerous washes and beautiful vistas of Southeastern Arizona! As always, Bob our fearless leader, will guide us throughout different terrains and washes until we reach a very special place where we will spend some time underneath large shade trees and water running nearby…(bring a snack)! This adventure will last roughly 4 hours or more.

WHERE: As always, we meet up at Bob’s place near Vail and we head out from there. Each person will have her own ATV. Non-experienced ATV riders are encouraged to join us as Bob is a masterful teacher to quickly show you the ropes. Please plan to arrive at Bob’s no later than 7:45AM as the group will head out together promptly at 8:00AM.

If you have any questions regarding this adventure, please feel free to ask.

Each attendee who signs up in the comments will be individually messaged with specific information like how to get to Bob’s place.

Ready???? 😃

05/28/2023

Pssssst. Later on today we will be posting about an ATV-based adventure to be had by 5 lucky ladies on Saturday, June 10th!
(18+ only please)
This will be done on a first come first served basis via commenting below the next post with all the details. Please watch for it!

*beautiful cactus bloom pic to catch your attention. 🙂

04/19/2023

Anyone else out there have the urge to go camping somewhere rockhoundinglishious?

08/08/2022

I've meet some incredible people over 50 who have come out on my tours and people who show up to our Girls Who Rock events.. So, if you're over 50ish, please drop me a line and let's wee where this goes. Thanks so much, Bob Miller

07/20/2022

Just a reminder that this Saturday, July 23rd we are having a GIRLS WHO ROCK get together with you husbands or boyfriends able to go with you.

From 5pm to 9pm at Sugarro Corners, 3750 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85730 Houghton Road to Old Spanish Trail.

You're welcome to come out and meet everyone even if you have not attended any GIRLS WHO ROCK events. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.