Rockhounding

South Dakota is famous for Fairburn agates and fossil beds. This guide helps you find legal collecting sites and understand local regulations.

Florida’s beaches and rivers are full of shark teeth, coral fossils, and calcite. Learn the best spots, tools to use, and tide conditions for optimal rockhounding.

Indiana’s limestone quarries and riverbeds hide beautiful quartz-filled geodes. This guide covers how to find, crack open, and identify them.

Ohio offers fossils, flint, and calcite crystals. Learn where to find them and how to identify high-quality specimens.

Michigan is a prime destination for Petoskey stones and copper. Learn where to find these natural treasures and the history behind them.

Wisconsin’s lakes and quarries are great places to find agates, jasper, and fossils. Discover the top spots and what to expect.

Arkansas is home to some of the world’s finest quartz crystals. Learn where to find them and how to properly extract them.

Montana is a hotspot for sapphires, gold, and fossils. This guide covers the best locations, permit requirements, and rockhounding etiquette in Big Sky Country.

Arizona’s deserts are rich with turquoise, copper, and gold. Learn the best sites and rockhounding tips for the region.

Alaska’s rugged landscapes offer gold, garnets, and jade. This guide provides details on where to find these treasures and how to navigate remote sites.