Montana rockhounding

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Read "Rockhounding Montana A Guide to 100 of Montana's Best Rockhounding Sites" by Montana Hodges available from Rakuten Kobo. With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes...

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

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

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.

The shores of the Yellowstone River from Pompey's Pillar east to where the Yellowstone joins up with the Missouri are rich in agate deposits. These deposits are reportedly 20' deep in places and extend for many miles. The time to look for them is late fall, winter or early spring before the water rises.

Sue and I talk about an unplanned visit we made to Crystal Park in southwest Montana along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway. It's an amazing place if you like rock hounding and you are sure to find at least a few small specimens. You might get lucky and find a fabulous one.

This list of 10 day trips in Montana is for anyone looking for unique and fun adventures that are sure to delight and inspire!

Sapphires, agates, gold and fossils are just some of the geological treasures you'll find in Montana. Here's a list of some of the best rockhounding sites in Montana.