Digging for rare crystals at a private mine—this was next-level! From sparkling finds to deep digs, we had an unforgettable day uncovering hidden gems beneath the earth. Could we have discovered ...

CRYSTAL PARK, Mont. — Molten granite formed the Pioneer Mountain Range in southwest Montana about 72-million years ago. As the granite cooled, water carried quartz and other minerals through the rocks ...

Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only place in the world where you can legally dig for natural diamonds and keep whatever you discover.

Some vacations come with souvenirs. Others come with a certificate and a 3-carat gemstone. Across the United States, a handful of dig sites let visitors try their luck at unearthing real diamonds, and ...

Western North Carolina offers several locations for gem mining and exploration. Emerald Village, near Spruce Pine, allows visitors to dig for gems and go underground. Other popular spots in and around ...

DILLON, Mont. — Molten granite formed the Pioneer Mountain Range in southwest Montana about 72-million years ago. As the granite cooled, water carried quartz and other minerals through the rocks and ...