Rockhounders can find all kinds of gemstones across the United States, but there are certain places where geodes can be found ...

When I set out to write a story about visiting Crystal Peak, a former mine site now managed by the U.S. Forest Service just east of Truckee, California, I worried it would be a bust. Either the ...

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Struggling to fall asleep? Instead of counting sheep, consider counting your crystals. Much like a soothing cup of chamomile tea or a bedtime story can usher in restful sleep, crystals may serve as a ...

Using crystals as a wellness practice can be a real gem. "I took some time off last year, and when I did, it seems everyone who came over would bring me healing crystals," Kim told The Cut in 2017. "I ...

MOUNT IDA, Ark. — On a lonely road near Mount Ida, people from around the globe come to play in the dirt. “It’s something I have wanted to do for many, many years, and finally had the opportunity to ...