Traveling from Denio to Ely, and from Austin to Verdi, to on a rockhounding adventure. Discovering fire opals, garnets, fluorite and quartz in the heart of Nevada. We travel across the state from ...

Rockhounding is not a hobby you hear about every day. Loosely defined as the practice of recreationally hunting for gems and semi-precious stones in their natural habitats, it's primarily seen as a ...

But if you want to try gem hunting in a setting that is developed enough to be beginner-friendly while still retaining some of its natural character, it's a great starter spot. Diamond Hill Mine also ...