Lauren Ballejos

With its rolling hills, rocky mountaintops, bubbling streams, and shining lakes, Arkansas is any nature-lover’s paradise, and its diverse landscape provides a wide array of …

Illinois, a place that’s famous for its rich history and rolling prairies, has more rocks and minerals than you might expect from a small state. …

Kentucky, often known as the Bluegrass State, is famed for its historic horse racing traditions, bluegrass music, and plentiful natural resources such as coal and …

Sunny days, palm trees, and beautiful beaches are probably the first thoughts that come to mind about Florida, but in addition to its lovely scenery, …

Besides the tropical scenery and luaus, there’s a reason why rockhounds enjoy visiting Hawaii; there are unique types of rocks and minerals on the island …

When visiting Georgia, rockhounds are able to bring home more than just delicious peaches and peanuts; the Peach State possesses a diverse collection of rocks …