Located near the city of Delta in northeastern Utah, the Trilobyte Me! Quarry has a lot to offer fossil hunters of all ages. So, it’s no surprise that fossil hunting is a significant part of the area’s economy and a major tourist attraction. The tips listed below should help you plan a rewarding and memorable … Read more
The Rocky Mountains are home to many kinds of…well, rocks. This post lets you know about the primary types of rocks you can find in the ARocky Mountains, what they look like, and where you can find them. Types of Rocks Found In the Rocky Mountains: A Guide Introduction The Rocky Mountains are well known … Read more
The Salt Lake City area is home to a fascinating geological history and, as a result, many interesting rocks to find. Any rock collector, both experienced and just starting out, will be delighted by the rocks and minerals that they can discover. Rockhounding Near Salt Lake City (Let’s Go) Disclaimer The information provided in this … Read more
Utah is rich in minerals and rocks. It is a rock hounds dream. Some of the rocks and minerals that can be found in this region include copper, coal, silver, and gold. Minerals that can be traced in this region include limestone, magnesium, phosphate, potash, zinc, uranium, tugnsten, gravel, stone, salt, potassium, and vanadium to … Read more
Being over 90 percent desert, Utah has no shortage of rock and minerals. In fact, the state is well known for a wide variety of its minerals being exported on a regular basis, including radioactive rock like uranium. In the southern part of the state, Utah’s red sandstone is world famous, and that’s also where … Read more
Thousands of people visit Utah to tour its beautiful rock formations, but few realize that rockhounding northern Utah is really a thing. There are tons of great places in Northern Utah outside of the campgrounds and state parks to add to your rock collecting locales. As we begin to explore some great places to collect … Read more
Is rockhounding Zion National Park allowed? While it is not illegal to look at rocks and pick them up in National Parks, federal law prohibits visitors from collecting or removing the rocks from the National Park itself. This is true of all National Parks. Federal Law Prohibiting Rockhounding Zion National Park Geologically speaking, Zion National … Read more