A bubbly piece of white chalcedony served as a paper weight on the table of the campground host. A rockhounding conversation followed. collectable minerals can be found in all directions and for the past two days we have been doing just that.

Beauty is North of Las Vegas, under a two-hour drive. We are here for Beatty Days.  The little town blossoms for their version of Nevada Day, a state holiday. Today is set up in the park.