As someone that grew up in southwest Missouri, geodes have always been more of a myth. Sure, you could find some druzy, but a geode? And honest-to-god, hollow geode? Not here. Turns out though, I’m just too negative. On a recent trip to Stockton Lake, I thought I would do some proper research. This forum…
Disclaimer: While this post may sound like a lot of whining, I had a great time on Fisher Mountain and look forward to returning. Trip One – Mistakes Have Been Made This summer, I have visited the Avant Mining Fisher Mountain location twice. The first trip of the summer was intended to be a trip…
It’s been really hard to actually sit down and write about Haunted Ridge Rocks. The anticipation was so built up, the drive was so long, the hunt was SO AMAZING. Haunted Ridge was recently featured on Youtube by The Crystal Collector and Du5tin Finds Rocks, two excellent Rockhounding Youtubers. Their finds, both druzy quartz and…
Planning to Dig for Geodes This journey took some twists and turns. It started on a Friday, when I called Sheffler’s Rock Shop to make an appointment to dig for geodes. Sheffler’s is located in Alexandria, Missouri which would’ve made my drive slightly shorter. It had been raining for a few days, but seemed that…
Come Hike With Me in Mark Twain National Forest I journey into Mark Twain National Forest on the hunt for fossils and cool rocks!
Celestine derives its name from the Latin word caelestis meaning celestial and is the name accepted by the International Mineralogical Association (IMA). Celestine is a member of baryte group of minerals which also includes Anglesite, Baryte, and Hashemite. Celestine in Ohio Northwestern Ohio produces crystals of this mineral in colors ranging from white to a…
While I’m not ready to divulge Rockhoundin’s next big projects, here’s a little sneak preview! You can now support the further work on this site and have fun minerals to annoy your non-rockhound friends with! This sticker pack is only currently available for use on iOS devices in the Apple App Store. Since all of…
This past summer I decided to throw myself to the wolves and finally go dig for quartz in Arkansas. As an incredibly socially anxious person, the idea of going on my “first dig” was a bit scary. I loaded up my little Chevy HHR with a variety of tools, from a garden trowel to my…
Missouri Laws regarding rock collecting vary from location to location. Whether you are heading to a State Park, Historic Site, or National forest, it’s important to understand the local regulations. Missouri Laws when Rockhounding in State Parks Rock hunting is not allowed in Missouri State Parks. In fact, moving rocks is against the Department of…
Safety should always be your number one goal when you’re hunting for your next treasure. There are a few rockhounding safety tools that have proven themselves to be indispensable in the field. Here are some essentials that can get you started on your rock hunting adventure. Whether you’re in your back yard or the Dugway…