Every rockhound dreams of days like this! These are the greatest pieces I’ve ever uncovered, featuring flawless agates, vibrant amethyst, UV-reactive yooperlites, and perfect geodes cracked open to ...

Lovely day for a bit of rockhounding. Found agates, geodes, and the mild realization that we’re holding something older than civilization. Not bad for a river we nearly ignored. Marine Colonel Who ...

Popular rockhounding areas along the Columbia Basin in Washington are hot spots for agates and fossils. The gemstone Carnelian is considered an agate. Courtesy WA Department of Natural Resources ...