Rock hunting

Rock hunting is a pastime enjoyed by many, and Benzie County is among the best places to find some of the region’s most sought-after stones.

Every rockhound loves a good geode, and the best are those we’ve gathered ourselves. While it can be tempting to start busting every rock you find with a rock pick, you can usually tell before you attack. Geodes are a specific formation and can usually be identified by their round shape and bumpy texture. These reliable indicators don’t tell the whole story, however. So, let’s go a bit further and give you an overview of how to tell if a rock is a geode.

Is it illegal to collect rocks on the side of the road and roadside ditches? Here's what I've found to be the case, as well as where you CAN collect legally.

Want to impress your friend with your rock knowledge? Here are 30 types of rocks that you ought to know to get you started.

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Myrickite is a local variety of agatized or opalized chalcedony. Their red and orange colors mimic the color of dangerous animals that means stay away.

There are a few tricks to tracking down this beautiful beach gem.

10 agate hunting tips you can use to find more agates today or on your next trip to the beach! These tips are for rockhounds and beachcombers

For the most up to date events, check out our Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Newswire. Part of the American Geode team were able to assemble in Indiana for geode hunting before winter began. Our focus was size, and quality, so we left behind many crystal and quartz specimens in order to recover the large blue, … Continue reading "Geode Hunting in Indiana"

When we were kids, we all kinda wanted to be archaeologists right? Or was that just me? Well, you actually can dig your own crystals. In this post I'm going to explain ways you can dig your own crystals. What Is Crystal Digging? Crystal digging, aka rockhounding, is where you go out in nature and find your own crystals and gemstones. It can be every bit as exciting as it sounds. To find your own crystals in nature is a great activity. It can also be a bit challenging. I'm here to talk about…