Superstition Mountains
Jagged ridges, old mining history, and miles of Arizona desert that never look quite the same twice.
Rockhounding • Desert Travel • Photography
Desert Viber
I explore the backroads, desert washes, rugged mountains, and old mining country of the American Southwest in search of remarkable stone, unforgettable landscapes, and the stories hidden in both.
Desert Routes
Places worth the drive
Journal
What happened out there
About Desert Viber
Meet the person behind the journey
Workshop
Where rough stone comes alive
Featured Finds
See what the desert revealed
Shop on Etsy
Browse one-of-a-kind finished pieces
From the road
Desert Routes Worth Exploring
A closer look at the roads, landscapes, and rockhounding country that keep pulling me back into the Southwest.
Kofa Country
Remote roads, broad valleys, and the kind of quiet that makes every stop worth taking.
Cerbat Mountains
Rugged country where patience, changing weather, and a sharp eye can lead to an unforgettable find.
Chosen in the field
What the Desert Left Behind
Agate
Layered color and patterns formed one slow band at a time.
Petrified Wood
Ancient wood grain preserved through millions of years.
Quartz
Natural crystal that catches the desert light.
Red Jasper
Earthy red color with plenty of natural character.
Photography along the way
The Moments Between the Finds
Not every trip is only about what comes home. I photograph the roads, changing weather, distant ridges, and small details that give each day in the desert its own story.
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