Many places in Southern California offer excellent opportunities to discover new treasures. Here are our favorite spots to hunt rocks, crystals, and fossils that you should check out if you are visiting the area. Rockhounding Southern California (A Visitor’s Guide) Disclaimer The information provided in this article by YesDirt.com is for informational purposes and is … Read more
Los Angeles is an ideal location for rock, crystal and fossil hunting. Why? Well, you are near the desert, beach coastal line and forest, which offer a perfect environment for rockhounding near Los Angeles County border. All sites are a short drive from the downtown area. And each location will bring you a variety of treasures. Rockhounding Near Los … Read more
Sacramento is not the first place people think of for California rockhounding and similar geological finds, but the City and its surrounding region do have a lot to offer. Ranging from riverbed sifting to ancient volcanic beds to the gem of Lake Tahoe, the greater Sacramento Region gives folks a hefty bit of real estate … Read more
One of the best sources for rocks, crystals and fossils is the Mojave Desert in Southern California. It is a great location for rockhounding near Palm Springs. Most of the local digging sites are a short distance away via hiking or driving in an off-road vehicle. Rockhounding Near Palm Springs California Disclaimer The information provided in … Read more
Jade is a gorgeous stone that is best known for its deep green color and marbling. This stone has long been used in healing, jewelry and more and is a fantastic addition to any collection. California Jade is a wonderful option or collectors and we are going to talk about how to identify it, a … Read more
California beach agates are a beautiful kind of stone that are coveted in California, and across the country. These are stones that have found their way into a mainstream following such that they are hunted in California for hours on end, and have been for many generations. Use this California beach agates guide to learn … Read more
Sodalite can go in water. But the truth is you really shouldn’t put sodalite in water for any significant length of time, and you definitely shouldn’t soak it in salt water. In the article that follows, we’ll explain. Why Can Sodalite Go In Water? (Or Not?) As far as minerals go, sodalite isn’t one of … Read more
Patrick’s Point State Park, located in Trinidad, California (thirty miles north of Eureka), is a fairly well-known location for locals and tourists alike to camp, hike, and hunt for agates, jasper, and driftwood. If you are really lucky, you might find moonstone, jade, quartz, gold, or gems. In this article, we’ll talk about three details … Read more
