Since long ago, mankind has had the desire to find treasure. In the past, this required maps, legends or a whole lot of digging and hoping to find something. Today, metal detectors give us the unique opportunity to glimpse beneath the surface of the ground without breaking a sweat. Since the value of treasure is in the eye of the beholder, it is personal preference that will … [Read more...] about MINELAB: Opening New Frontiers for Metal Detecting
Stone Lamps: Let the Outside Brighten the Inside
Summer in Montana is revered, yet brief; already, days are beginning to shorten. With stone lamps, Bozemanites can enjoy the outdoors no matter what the season, by bringing a piece of the outside in. These unique lamps look pretty during the day, shine brilliantly at night and provide a warm reminder of the natural beauty we call home. Himalayan rock salt lamps are … [Read more...] about Stone Lamps: Let the Outside Brighten the Inside
Gold Panning: There’s Money in our Streams
Montana is known as the Treasure State. For some, the treasure is our mountains and wildlife. For others, the treasure is more literal and found in our streams in the form of sapphires, garnets, agate and GOLD. Finding gold is like finding money in the streets . . . okay, it takes a little more effort than that, but not much. This addictive hobby not only gets you out in the … [Read more...] about Gold Panning: There’s Money in our Streams
The Ancient Giant Sawfish
Oh, to see what the sawfish saw... With the body of a shark, flat undercarriage of a manta ray and snout like a lumberjack’s saw, the ancient giant sawfish’s structure would find a likely home in a Dr. Seuss book. It lived 65 million years ago, during the upper cretaceous period and grew to 26 feet long. As the features of the sawfish are studied, the comical appearance fades … [Read more...] about The Ancient Giant Sawfish
Earth’s Treasures Showcases Organic Art from Around the World
Experience Earth's Treasures – Bozeman, Montana The natural world is a wellspring of artistry, architecture and aesthetic design. From the rocks to the creatures that wander and flutter, nature provides some of the most intriguing and exciting interior design elements and home accents imaginable. Earth’s Treasures, “Bozeman’s Lil Museum and Mining Store,” showcases natural … [Read more...] about Earth’s Treasures Showcases Organic Art from Around the World