Rockhounding is not a hobby you hear about every day. Loosely defined as the practice of recreationally hunting for gems and semi-precious stones in their natural habitats, it's primarily seen as a ...

Florida hides a quirky roadside mine where visitors dig for gemstones, fossils, geodes, and ancient shark teeth.

The most dazzling places on earth often produce the most dazzling gems—here, a special report on the ins and outs of bringing home the ultimate souvenir. green giant Although Egypt and Austria once ...

Visit a hidden Nevada town where gemstone digging is a popular attraction, blending outdoor fun with the thrill of finding your own treasures.

MURFREESBORO, Ark. — A father and daughter who traversed more than half the country in search of gemstones had a stroke of luck last week when they found a 2.03-carat diamond. Dan Frederick and his ...

In the new original series GEM HUNT, premiering tonight, October 16 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, Travel Channel takes viewers inside the high-stakes business of gems... In the new original series GEM HUNT, ...

No, it’s not “Game of Thrones.” It’s the new discovery series “Game of Stones,” which debuts Friday night, and focuses on the adventures of America’s most extreme gem hunter Don Kogen – the CEO of Gem ...

But if you want to try gem hunting in a setting that is developed enough to be beginner-friendly while still retaining some of its natural character, it's a great starter spot. Diamond Hill Mine also ...