You can find garnets in a few different places across Nebraska if you know what to watch for. These little red stones show up in certain sediments and gravels around the state. Some Nebraska spots have garnets big enough to spot with the naked eye. Natural erosion has helped bring them closer to the surface … Read more
Hunting for garnets in Maine can be tough when you don’t know where to go. You drive around, check random spots, and end up with nothing to show for your time. It’s frustrating to come home empty-handed after spending your weekend searching. I’ve been there too. My first few trips were complete busts until I … Read more
Montana has some of the best spots in the country for garnet hunting. These deep red gems sit in the dirt and rocks across the state. They have been there for millions of years. People come from all over just to dig them up. I’ve spent years digging for garnets in Montana. The thrill of … Read more
South Carolina dirt hides small red gems called garnets. These sparkly stones catch the eye of both casual rock hunters and serious collectors. Finding them takes some work, but feels like a real victory when you spot that first flash of deep red. Most garnets in South Carolina show up in certain creeks and old … Read more
Connecticut’s rocky landscape holds plenty of garnets. These reddish gems have been part of the state’s identity for a long time. In fact, garnet is Connecticut’s state mineral. I’ve spent many weekends hunting for these crystals throughout the state. Sometimes they’re hiding in plain sight, while other times you need to look harder. The thrill … Read more
Utah has some sweet spots for finding garnets. These deep red gems hide in the state’s rocky terrain, waiting for rockhounds to discover them. I’ve spent years hunting for these beauties across Utah’s landscape. The search for garnets often leads to remote areas. You might need to hike through canyons or climb small hills. The … Read more
New Mexico’s red soil and rocky mountains contain beautiful garnets. These deep red gems catch the eye of both beginners and expert collectors. Finding them takes time and patience, but the thrill when you spot that first sparkle makes it worth it. Most folks give up too soon or look in the wrong areas. They … Read more
Arizona’s land has garnets tucked away in many spots. These dark red stones can be found by anyone who learns the right places to search. I’ve spent years looking for garnets across Arizona. You can find them in creek beds near Payson and in the rocky areas around Kingman. Most people walk by these spots … Read more
When you walk along Virginia’s mountain streams, look down. The sunlight might flash on something red among the pebbles, probably a garnet waiting to be found. Garnets form in the state’s old rocks over millions of years. The pressure of mountain-building squeezed ordinary minerals into these beautiful stones. Now they wash out of hillsides after … Read more
North Carolina’s rugged mountains and rich soil hide countless gems waiting for eager rockhounds. Garnets, with their deep red beauty, stand out as one of the state’s most sought-after treasures. Many rock hunters spend hours searching in the wrong spots. They dig where others have already picked clean or miss the key signs that point … Read more