Ammolite comes from the fossilized shells of extinct squidlike critters called ammonites. Scientists knew the secret to the fossils’ flamboyant appearance lay somewhere in their layers of nacre, or ...

Australian Opal Direct has announced its natural Australian opal ring collection featuring rare gemstones from Queensland, ...

Gem hunting, or rock hounding, is a fascinating hobby that allows people to find rare rocks and stones from amethyst and ...

If you’re looking to escape the usual crowded spots and discover some quiet, lesser-known trails, Southern Oregon has plenty ...

A tiny crystal shimmering on a front tooth or a flashier butterfly, or flower-shaped gem is becoming a thing in eastern Idaho ...

When Sarah Ysabel Narici was a child, she was captivated by stories of her great-grandmother, who was captured as a prisoner ...

If you’re looking to get off the beaten path and find some quiet spots to explore, Oregon has plenty of hidden parks... The ...

Mineral, gem and rock fans of all ages flocked to the Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society’s annual Rockin’ Holiday Sale at the ...

The 2026 Subaru Forester Touring petrol is here. The sixth-generation of Subaru’s Forester has landed – replete with hybrid versions aplenty – but the petrol-only variants are still well and truly in ...

From iconic authors to brand-new talent, these are the best books by Native American and Indigenous authors, including psychological thrillers, YA, and poetry.

Two handcrafted Faberge jewelled eggs have been uncovered by Cotswold auctioneers, Kinghams, and could fetch £20,000. Being sold at Kinghams Auctioneers’ upcoming Silver and Objects of Vertu sale, the ...

From TheatreWorks’ new play about a mother-son road trip to a jazz guitar icon, there is plenty to see and do in the Area ...