Arkansas’s largest public water utility came out this week against new quartz mines being proposed in the Ouachita National ...

Today we got access to a private mine for a crystal hunt and it turned into a full-on jackpot. Within hours, we started ...

Located in an Idaho region with a rich mining history, the mine was worked in the 1880s before being concealed when the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tucked away in west-central Arkansas' Ouachita Mountains, Mount Ida is a literal hidden gem, a tiny town that got its nickname — the "Quartz ...

In and around Mount Ida, the identity of the official Arkansas State Mineral can be guessed just by looking around. In fact (pun alert!), the laureate is crystal-clear from billboards and other signs.

The tiny town of Mount Ida is home to rock shops, you-dig quartz mines, and national forest trails. Mount Ida is known for its rich quartz crystal deposits, making it a unique destination for rock ...