I don’t know about anyone else, but my first geode was the thing that turned young me into a rockhound. There was something incredible about the idea that there were just ordinary rocks filled with crystalline treasures, and there’s nothing quite like cracking your first one open. But there are so many questions to be […]
All About Fake Geodes One of the main concerns for any rock collector is coming across fakes. Learning how to spot them is one of the basics of the hobby, and it’s not as hard as you’d think. If you’re still learning, however, it always helps to have just a bit of guidance. That’s what […]
Keokuk Geodes are famous among rockhounds. They’re dramatic and contain a wide variety of different minerals. They’re well established in the stone trade, and a great collector’s item, but some newbies aren’t sure where to start. Let’s dig in, we’ll teach you what these geodes are, where to find them, and give you some tips […]
The great state of Texas covers huge amounts of territory. If you look in the right places you’ll be able to find some pretty impressive geodes. Central Texas is a hotbed of geological limestone formations that house the hollow nodules among other minerals. Where To Find Geodes in Texas So, where are the right places? […]
Where To Find Geodes, Fossils and More In Indiana Indiana is an excellent state for rockhounding. Though Indiana is most known for its abundance of coal and limestone deposits, there are many other geological treasures to be found in this state as well. Geodes are one of these. There are many geodes in Indiana waiting […]
Hunting for geodes is a great activity for kids and adults alike. But knowing where to go to find geodes is what can be extremely challenging. Unfortunately, many rockhounds don’t like to share their secret dig site locations. But that’s okay. Because in this article I’m going to share with you some of the best […]
Despite the rich abundance of rocks, minerals and gemstones across the entire state of Colorado, many of the best rockhounding locations are understandably kept hush hush. And those that aren’t kept so secret are often times in areas that are under private claim. However, when it comes to knowing where to go to find geodes […]
It seems humans have been forever fascinated by geodes. Maybe it is our deep-seated pursuit of a hidden treasure, of which the geode caters to. Think of it, an unassuming rough rock that when opened up, reveals a hidden and hollow sphere of crystals within. The proverbial “diamond in the rough”. And they key to […]
Can Geodes Be Found In Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania definitely offers a lot when it comes to dig sites for rockhounds. The state is great for finding lots of different types of rocks and minerals including quartz, petrified wood and many other precious stones. But can you find geodes in Pennsylvania? The quick answer is, no, not […]
Rockhounding in Northern California: Where to Find Geodes and More! Northern California offers some of the states best rockhounding opportunities. Of course, if you were to ask any serious rock collector, they’ll probably not tell you the exact location of their favorite dig site. That’s why I put this article together. I wanted to give […]
Where To Find Geodes In Washington State (Plus Agates, Petrified Wood and More) 1. Walker Valley Geodes The Walker Valley Geode location is located in Skagit County and is approximately 9 miles east of Mt Vernon, Washington. The Walker Valley geode dig site is one of the more popular areas for finding Geodes in Washington […]
Rockhounding Utah for Geodes, Fossils and More! Utah. This state is even known by some as the Rockhounding Capital of the United States. And hidden throughout the state, just waiting to be found are geodes. And in this guide I’ll give you the best places in Utah to find geodes and any other rocks and […]
