Rockhounding in America’s “Last Frontier” can be a very enjoyable activity due to the incredibly diverse and rich geologic history of the state, which gives …

Ready to make your rock treasures shine bright? Don’t worry if you don’t have a tumbler – there are awesome ways to achieve that gleam! …

How are fossils often found in sedimentary rock but not igneous or metamorphic rock? The answer lies in how the different types of rocks are …

Oregon is probably the best rockhounding state in all of the United States. This is because it is very rich in precious stones, minerals, gems, …

The thunderegg is truly a mysterious beast, from the way it forms to the way it looks. To reveal the mystery around how to cut …

We’ve all been there: you’re out on a mineral hunt, and suddenly, you realize you’ve forgotten something important. Or maybe you remember that one time …