The Earth is a wondrous place, but some of the most stunning things sometimes come from off-world. Take, for example, ...

Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is the only state park in the U.S. where you can dig for diamonds and keep them. You'll also be able to find gems like quartz, agate, garnet, and jasper ...

At Crater of Diamonds State Park, travelers from around the world arrive with shovels, wagons and the hope of striking gold -- or better yet, diamonds. Tucked away in Murfreesboro, this 37.5-acre park ...

Missouri state park is in the St. Francois Mountains and offers trails, camping, fishing and history in the Ozarks.

A little knowledge of rocks and minerals will help you identify everything from jewelry to fossils. While reading this article may not turn you into a geologist, it should give you the basic ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Swiss naturalist and physician Philippus Theophrastus Aureolus ...

Differential erosion is a simple concept with a beautiful impact. Variability in rock hardness changes how it is sculpted by water and wind. It’s a bit of a tease that geoscientists look at any ...