12 Northern Arizona Rockhounding Destinations Where Turquoise And Hidden Gems Wait

My garage looks like a dragon’s hoard, and my spouse has officially threatened to evict my growing pile of “pretty rocks.” But can you really blame me? There’s an addictive, childlike thrill in wandering the sun-baked dirt and unearthing something glittering just beneath the surface. My latest obsession took me deep into the rugged landscapes of Northern Arizona, where the earth practically begs rockhounds to come play. Forget staring at screens all weekend; I traded my Wi-Fi for a r