Rockin Riddle Rock Shop

Matthew Martinez

2024-04

Amazing shop! A niche store for rock lovers or just a cool place to stop by. Cathy is such a sweet woman and very knowledgeable. Stop by anytime your near Hanksville or Capital Reef.

Victoria Falcone

2022-05

We loved our visit here today on our way to Goblin Valley. Cathy is amazing. So enthusiastic about rocks and sharing her knowledge. She helped us to identify some rocks we found as well. great selection of high quality stuff. Loved the selection of Petrified wood and coprolite (dinosaur poop). Definitely worth a stop.

Ethan Thomas

2022-05

If you're into rocks, fossils and minerals this is one stop you've got to make if you're in the area. This isn't your typical tourist trap rock shop - Cathy has some exquisite pieces here along with the knowledge of what they are, where they came from along with details of source. It was so hard to pick which ones to purchase. Pricing is tremendously fair and she also offers a kid section (or adult too) of $1 each rocks so nobody need go empty handed. Literally, I had a full body buzz for at least an hour after leaving her shop. Also, the building itself has massive rock shop cred - look at the front of the building and you'll know you're at the right spot.Keep up the good work Cathy! We enjoyed meeting you and I so appreciate being able to have these in my collection. Thank you so much!

Jacqueline Stone

2023-09

Such a fun stop on our way back home to Colorado! Picked up gorgeous chunks of selenite for $2 a pound!!! The owner is generous in her pricing. Cathy is also extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend dropping by.

Seth Schwarm

2024-04

A very wide variety of stones, fossils, geodes, petrified wood, jewelry and clothing.The lady was incredibly friendly and nice. She had all types of interesting local stories.

Utahtravels

2022-05

Such an awesome rock shop! Kathy, the owner was extremely helpful and friendly to chat about the wide variety of Rocks in the area, as well as other info on the town and the artists that have work in her store. Tons of rad flint knapped arrowheads, knives, etc.

Robert Eldridge

2024-04

Amazing shop in Hanksville Utah. Specializing in local agate, coprolite, dino bone and much more. Owner is super sweet and helpful. A must stop if you're in the area!!!

Emilee Konkle

2023-06

Cathy and her collection are wonderful! She had many interesting and clearly cared for specimens. I especially liked her core samples and bargain shelves. She sold many pieces for a few dollars, but everything was extremely reasonably priced. She had gorgeous petrified wood pieces. Anyone who enjoys rocks and great people should stop by!

Cassandra Hickman

2023-08

I love rocks and this cute little rock shop has some pretty amazing things in there. Dinosaur bone, petrified wood, necklaces lots of stuff. I recommend you stop in if you are in hanksville.

Bruce Pence

2023-05

This shop has a great selection of minerals, fossils, native american objects, petrified wood and more. The owner has personally gathered many of the specimens and knows the provenance of the others. Prices were far lower than any rock shop around Zion or Bryce Canyon National Parks. Would highly recommend for those interested in rocks from the area.

J&J Crookston

2022-05

This shop has become an annual stop for us, as we visit relatives west of the park. Every year Kathy has added more and more to her inside display area as well as the back. part of her lot. Where we spent an afternoon at a remote site searching fo even a small piece of pigeon blood agate, Kathy had a whole box of rough waiting to be taken home and worked. In addition to rocks you would expect to find (petrified wood, coprolite, Utah minerals), she also frequently has unusual and unique items at reasonable prices. This is definitely a worthwhile place to spend vacation time. Ernie, the original owner, would be pleased with what she has done for the shop!

Nicole Pitti

2022-05

"Where we all have rocks in our head", friendly staff 🐕! Only note is that the organization of the outside rocks left something to be desired; perhaps some signage or small slips of paper we can take home to help customers know what's what.

Dave O

2020-05

Holy Cow! What a neat place! We stopped in for a quick visit, but there was so much to see! We really had a great time with the owner, Cathy, and you can tell she is doing this because she loves rocks! Prices were VERY reasonable! Next time we'll have more time and bring more money! Really a fun place!

Sheri Mueller

2021-05

We stopped in after hiking Capitol Reef. There was such a variety of fun rocks and crystals! My little 6-year-old was fascinated with ALL of it and begging for everything. He fell in love with a very expensive piece, and the owner kindly helped him find a much cheaper version that he loved (and my wallet loved better). It was a fun little shop- stop by for a moment when you pass through Hanksville!

jmarfijak

2021-05

I have never written a review of anything before but felt that I had to after I stopped by this rock shop today. If you are at all interested in geology or fossils, visit this shop. Even if you hate rocks, stop by to meet the owner. Cathy is as friendly as they come and incredibly helpful. If I ever pass through Hanksville again I’ll definitely be back!

* jps

2022-05

Really fun and well-stocked shop, I loved the petrified wood in addition to the great assortment of rocks. Well-priced as well. Owner Cathy is warm and welcoming!

Wells Shoemaker

2022-05

Rocks tell the history of Earth, but for many of us, rocks don't need to "do" anything to be cool. Shiny and sparkly, striped and speckled, rough and smooth, bone-in stony and shellfish macaroni, spewed by volcanoes or exposed from ancient seashores...every imaginable color...on and on. The Rockin Riddle Rock Shop is owned by Lillian, somebody who considers it a gift to make a living sharing these marvels. It's an unassuming exterior, just like the raggedy surface of a geode. The crystals appear when you open it up. Prices are fair, and of course, Hanksville sits at the crossroads of Highways 24 and 95...the intersection of Beauty and Spectacle in Utah. Add the rocks to the hundreds of reasons to drive these roads.

Nolan Schwemlein

2021-05

Went in for rocks, came out with a beautiful painting by Andrew Forrest! Reasonable pricing, and amazing shells. Owner is very kind, and her dog, Wilson, is adorable!!! Stop by when in the area! Thank you, Cathy!

Deb Taulbee

2021-05

Owner is very knowledgeable. Prices are reasonable. I will always go again when in the area.

Lyndsey Wiles

2019-05

My boyfriend and I stopped at several rock shops in Utah and enjoyed this one the most. The owner personally collects a lot of the rocks and definitely has a passion for them. When we visited a rock shop outside of Zion, and I asked the shopkeeper about the rocks, she said she had no clue about them. Rockin Riddle was a completely different experience, and we very much enjoyed that.

Kenley Steck

2020-05

Cute little rock shop with an exceptionally friendly owner. She was full of knowledge about all of the rocks in her shop. Lots of local finds. A fun place to stop and see. Pro Tip...park in front of the store, not at the neighbors house.

Rain Valentine

2021-05

Very knowledgeable and friendly proprietor! We learned a lot and each got several little stones and gems. There's fossils and petrified wood and a huge beautiful piece of quartz on one of the tables.

Ryan Sherer

2021-05

Thank you, Cathy, for a great rock shop experience! Your selection of local and Utah petrified wood was outstanding! Highly recommend! This is one of my top 5 rock shops!! Excellent prices and very fair!

Emma Rings

2021-05

This place 100% is amazing! They have reasonable prices and they have beautiful crystals! They also have a very friendly dog. 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone exploring this area. I will definitely come back next time i’m around!

Russell Spjut

2020-05

We stopped here with our kids to look at Rock souvenirs and the owner was absolutely wonderful. She was kind and patient with our kids and explained all the kinds of rocks they were interested in. We will be sure to make this a regular stop if we're traveling through the area.

P D

2023-07

Awesome rock shop with a wonderful owner!

Renee Lindsey

2022-05

Store was very cool, the owner is very nice, and her dog is a good boy that deserves all the scritches. Very good selection of rocks, highly recommend stopping just to find hidden treasures to take home from vacation.

Larry Cook

2021-05

Stoped by today and was surprised at how great the prices were! Cathy was super friendly and went above and beyond to make our visit special! We'll definitely be back in the future.

Allison W.

2022-05

The phenomenally kind and knowledgeable owner, Kathy, absolutely made this shopping trip worth it. She's so passionate about her rocks, it's infections!

Étienne Desbiens

2023-05

A great experience! We chatted with Cathy for a while and had a great time! Lots of pretty rocks and lots of fun!