Rock hounding utah

Every year we look forward to visiting one of the most beautiful places in the world, the San Rafael Swell, a series of sandstone, shale and limestone that has been worn down by erosion by water, air and time. One of the best things is that the collecting locations are fairly close to highway 70, […]

Rock and mineral collecting sites in Utah. The Rockhounder used to be a column in our informative, non-technical magazine, Survey Notes.

ROCKHOUNDING UT! Here you can get to know the rocks, gemstones, and minerals of UTAH and WHERE TO FIND THEM! Grab your hiking gear and let's going!

No Utah rockhounding resource would be complete without a section about the beloved Topaz Mountain near Delta, Utah. Topaz Mountain is part of the Thomas Range which is a notable paradise for those looking for great specimens. I will say beforehand that I would strongly recommend a high clearance vehicle for the last 1/2 mile … Continue reading Topaz Mountain →

There aren’t many places where you can just walk around picking up “treasure” like gumdrops, but this is one of them. Here is just some of the chalcedony, agate fire agate and jas…

Do you have a rock hound in your family? These geology apps can help him recognize and learn about rocks and minerals.

Discover how and where to find geodes in Utah at the Dugway Geode Beds! This guide will give you all the info you need, from a Utah local.

Utah is a great location for rockhounding. The entire state is pretty much made out of rock. Here's where to find geodes in Utah, as well as fossils and more.

Here is the ultimate list of the top rock collecting sites in the US! Included is info on what you'll find and many other tips for each location.

Discover exactly where to find and hunt geodes in Utah, where the Dugway Geode Beds rank as one of the best rockhounding spots in the entire country.