Idaho is one of the very best states in the entire country for rockhounding. The number of rock and mineral varieties that can be found here is almost limitless, as are the number of potential collecting sites spread throughout the landscape. The rich and complicated geologic history of the area is dominated by the Idaho …
If you’re looking to collect rocks and minerals in Mississippi you’re probably wondering where to look and what you can find. You’ve come to the right place! I’m sure this isn’t what you want to hear, but Mississippi ranks among the worst states in the U.S. for rockhounding due to its lack of rock and …
Kentucky is a fantastic state for rockhounding, both for the variety of specimens that can be found and the sheer number of potential collecting sites. Rock collecting in Kentucky is undoubtedly highlighted by the geodes which are so commonly found in the central part of the state, making it one of the best places in …
Kansas is an often overlooked state when it comes to rockhounding, but for the determined and well-informed collector there are plenty of locations to be searched that can yield quite a nice variety of rocks and minerals. The state has a reputation as being flat and geologically uninteresting, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t worthwhile …
Nebraska is an often overlooked and underrated state when it comes to rockhounding. While it is almost completely devoid of precious gemstones, it is home to some of the best agate hunting in the entire country thanks to the many exciting varieties of agate that can be found here including the world-famous Fairburn agates. It …
Louisiana is a fairly limited state for rockhounding, due in large part to the relatively young age of the sedimentary rocks which make up the entirety of its surface topography. Still, rockhounds have plenty of places where they can get out and find worthwhile specimens of a limited array of rocks and minerals. These collectible …
Oklahoma is an often overlooked and underrated state for rockhounding. It is easy to dismiss when compared to its neighbors like New Mexico and Colorado, but Oklahoma is home to some truly unique rock and mineral specimens that can’t be found anywhere else in the United States. Central Oklahoma is the ‘rose rock’ capital of …
Missouri is an often overlooked state when it comes to rockhounding, and it is home to many fantastic locations to search for rocks and minerals. The state’s geology is dominated by the Ozark Uplift which is one of the most mineral-rich areas in the entire world. Many old mines and large quarries dot the landscape …
Indiana is home to quite a few rockhounding locations which offer the opportunity to collect many interesting rocks and minerals. The geology of the state is completely dominated by sedimentary rocks. This uniformity of exposed surface rocks means that the state is relatively lacking when it comes to the variety of collectible material available. Fortunately, …
Iowa is a fantastic state for rockhounding, thanks in large part to the world-class geode beds centered around the town of Keokuk. Collectors and amateur geologists flock to this area for a chance to find their own geodes filled with beautiful crystal varieties like amethyst and chalcedony. Iowa has much more to offer than just …