Unearth Rare Fire Agates to Keep at This Hidden Arizona Desert Destination

Fire agates can turn up right in the parking area at one rugged spot in Arizona. No permit, no fee, and every stone you collect for personal use goes home with you. These gems flash red, green, and blue like tiny opals. They formed during volcanic activity roughly 24 to 36 million years ago. The catch is a bumpy dirt road and a whole lot of cactus. I like that the reward here is literally lying in the dirt, waiting for anyone patient enough to look down. The land stays open around the clock, eve