For geology wonks and amateur collectors of minerals and fossils, the state offers a jackpot of dazzling treasures that tell ...

Michigan's Upper Peninsula contains a small, abandoned mining town that's like a time capsule from the 1800s, and you can see ...

The Oceanview and Pala Chief Gem Mines in Pala, California, let you channel your inner prospector without the commitment of ...

The Kalamazoo Rock, Gem, Fossil, and Mineral show is returning to the Kalamazoo County Expo Center for a 65th year!

Plan your next family getaway in North Carolina and explore small towns filled with waterfalls, coastal views, and easy ...

Dig into real Maine earth and uncover colorful gems in a hands-on outdoor experience that turns a simple afternoon into ...

Adventure feels different when it leads underground. The sunlight fades, the air turns cooler, and suddenly every step comes with a little extra mystery. That is the thrill of exploring caves and old ...

When Daniel Coleman’s 15-month-old son died suddenly after being hit by a car, Coleman’s devastation turned to debilitating anger. One day, he stepped out of his house, dropped to his knees, and ...

Eight years ago, President Donald Trump signed the Right to Try legislation to give people with terminal illnesses a chance at life. Now his Food and Drug Administration has undermined those ...

The gem and mineral trade is facing a reckoning over ethical concerns, including environmental damage and labor practices. Ethical issues are most prominent in developing countries and the gemstone ...

Tucked in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the small town of Franklin may not get the same attention as nearby Highlands, but that’s part of its charm. The town of just over 4,000 residents ...