Discover the 7 Best Places In Arizona To Hunt For Desert Treasures With Your Own Hands

Somewhere in the Arizona desert, a chunk of fiery agate is sitting on the ground waiting for someone to pick it up. That someone could be you, armed with nothing more than a bucket, some patience, and comfortable shoes. Across the state, public lands hide agates, quartz crystals, chalcedony, and even ancient petrified wood you can legally take home for free. Grab a cooler and a friend, because these seven spots turn an ordinary weekend into a genuine treasure hunt. 1. Round Mountain Rockhound Ar