Treasure Hunting 101

Pirate’s Booty. Doesn’t get better than that.

If gems are what you’re after, try Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. Yes, we said Arkansas. Last year alone, over 900 diamonds were found, some of which were whoopers and not just your typical one carat or less. In 1975, a 16.37-carat rock was found. Bling went the strings of my heart.

Do you prefer emeralds, aquamarines, garnets, rubies, amethysts, and sapphires? They can be found in North Carolina at Gem Mountain.
How about Gold? California Gold Company takes tourists to Woods Creek, reputed to be one of the richest creeks in California. Another destination is Oak Island in Nova Scotia.

Thar's gold in those hills.