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Agates and Other Collectibles of the Pacific Coast: The Guide for Your Beachcombing Adventure

Posted on July 26, 2019

in Geology, Rock collecting, Rocks, Travel

The Pacific Coast’s beaches enjoy a wealth of natural collectibles, but few are as popular or enigmatic as agates. From southern California to Puget Sound, these little banded gemstones are easy to find, collect, and identify—once you know what you’re looking for. Dan R. Lynch’s guide...

The Amazing World of Agates and Fossils

Posted on August 3, 2018

in Geology

by Liliane Opsomer

Dan R. Lynch, author of Rock Collecting for Kids, talks to us about the amazing world of agates and fossils. Find out how to start your own collection. There are lots of popular rocks and minerals that people like to collect. Some, like gold and diamonds, are...

The Wonderful World of Agates

Posted on February 14, 2018

in Geology

by Liliane Opsomer

James Magnuson, author of The Storied Agate, shares with us his love for Lake Superior Agates. These gems are wonderfully diverse and colorful lovers of light. Over 1 billion years ago, the Lake Superior basin was formed by massive lava flows. Inside the cooling lava, air pockets...

Rock Collecting for Kids—A Fun Activity

Posted on January 31, 2018

in Geology, Rocks

by Liliane Opsomer

Nature’s treasures are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Share the thrills of searching and finding with the next generation of rock hounds. Acclaimed author of the Rocks & Minerals Identification Guides, Dan R. Lynch presents Rock Collecting for Kids, a children’s introduction to...