CRYSTAL PARK, Mont. — Molten granite formed the Pioneer Mountain Range in southwest Montana about 72-million years ago. As the granite cooled, water carried quartz and other minerals through the rocks ...
Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is the only state park in the U.S. where you can dig for diamonds and keep them. You'll also be able to find gems like quartz, agate, garnet, and jasper ...
Mary Freeman and her husband Gary found the deposit five years ago while hunting for tourmaline, a striking, multi-colored gemstone found in the region. The Freemans make their living selling lab ...
Tucked in the rolling hills of southwest Arkansas is Crater of Diamonds State Park, a hidden gem where ordinary visitors can try their luck at finding extraordinary treasures. This state park is the ...
Gem- and jewelry-themed tours and excursions mix treasure hunting with adventure and cultural experiences. Text by Amy Elliott Illustrations by Ben Pearce Last year, when Roberto Ruiz visited the ...
DILLON, Mont. — Molten granite formed the Pioneer Mountain Range in southwest Montana about 72-million years ago. As the granite cooled, water carried quartz and other minerals through the rocks and ...