Gem hunting, or rock hounding, is a fascinating hobby that allows people to find rare rocks and stones from amethyst and agate to sapphires and even diamonds.

Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is the only state park in the U.S. where you can dig for diamonds and keep them. You'll also be able to find gems like quartz, agate, garnet, and jasper ...

The Wright Ranch is a high-fenced, 316-acre piece of land located on Ranch Road 965 next to the popular Enchanted Rock State ...

Gem- and jewelry-themed tours and excursions mix treasure hunting with adventure and cultural experiences. Text by Amy Elliott Illustrations by Ben Pearce Last year, when Roberto Ruiz visited the ...