Rockhounding montana

The Yellowstone River is the most prominent river flowing through Southeast Montana and along its shore you can rockhound a variety of rocks such as jasper, petrified wood and quartz but the most notable find is the Montana moss agate. These are no ordinary agates; they are a one-of-a-kind rock, that are located only along the banks and beds of the Yellowst

People have been traveling to try their hand at rockhounding Montana for almost two centuries.

Rock, mineral, fossil collecting and gold panning sites and opportunities in Montana

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…

Embark on a thrilling adventure of uncovering geodes in the expansive terrains of Montana. Our freshly updated 2023 guide outlines the best locations to begin your exploration. Let the beauty of Montana's geodes captivate your curiosity and ignite your passion for gem hunting.

Montana is definitely on the shortlist of must-visit states for rock and mineral collectors. The expansive and impressive landscape promises an adventure wherever you go, so it’s no wonder that rockhounding is an extremely popular hobby here. The geology of Montana is dominated by relatively recent volcanic activity in the west, which is largely responsible …

Thundereggs! Kind of like geodes, but with one major difference. If you want to learn more about thundereggs, then here's everything you'll need to know.

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This colorful lakeshore in Montana is absolutely stunning. The Montana colored rocks are surreal in all their beauty on Lake McDonald.

Who doesn't love a good old fashioned adventure? Love gems and precious stones? These 7 destinations are perfect for RVers looking to hunt rocks.