Rockhounding Blog

Tips, guides, and field notes for rockhounds at every level. Coming soon.

Articles Are on the Way

We're writing in-depth guides for rockhounds. Here's what's coming first:

State-by-State Rockhounding Guides

Deep dives into the best regions, seasons, and gems for every US state.

Mineral Identification Guides

How to tell agate from jasper, sapphire from tourmaline, and more.

Beginner Rockhounding Series

Everything you need to start: tools, etiquette, land rules, and what to look for.

Land Access & Legal Collecting

BLM rules, national forest permits, private land etiquette, and quantity limits explained.

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