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 ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. The onset of winter prompts many travellers from across the country to converge on Central Australia to ...

A FATHER-OF-THIRTY miner who became an overnight millionaire after finding two precious gemstones has increased his fortune again by finding a third. Saniniu Laizer, from Tanzania, unearthed a rock of ...

For this trip, don't leave home without water, detailed roadmaps, sunscreen, hats, a picnic lunch and cash – there are very few services at these destinations. There are many reasons why Idaho is ...

For centuries people have had a fascination with gemstones. They've inspired myths, been used for medicinal purposes, as well as to create jewelry. After all, a kiss on the hand may be quite ...

LaGrange isn’t known for having a rockin’ good time, unless you’re at Hogg Mine. Just about an hour down I-85 is Hogg Mine, where you can dig for gemstones like aquamarine and black tourmaline. » ...