How does a tree become stone? Petrified Wood begins with ancient trees, burial, groundwater, minerals, and a whole lot of time. Explore how petrification happens, where its remarkable colors come from, how old Petrified Wood can be, and what fossilized trees can reveal about landscapes that disappeared long ago. We’ll also look at its place in human history and the grounding, stability, and resilience often associated with it.

Before every rockhounding trip, we do our homework. We research locations, study maps, save coordinates, check access, and make lists of what we're supposed to find when we get there. By the time we leave home, our maps are covered with little pins, and we have enough research to convince ourselves that we know exactly what we're doing. Then we get there and discover that apparently the rocks had changed the assignment. Our August trip through Montana, Wyoming, and South Dako

Tiger's Eye has fascinated people for centuries with its silky shimmer, rich golden bands, and remarkable journey from mineral to gemstone. Discover how this unique stone forms, why it appears to glow as it moves, explore its colors and varieties, uncover its history across ancient civilizations, and learn about the symbolism that continues to make Tiger's Eye one of the world's most beloved gemstones.