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Gold Panning: There’s Money in our Streams

March 15, 2016 by Rock Shop

Gold Panning Article

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

Earth’s Treasures: Gotta Dig ‘Em

March 14, 2016 by Rock Shop

Earth's Treasures: Gotta Dig 'Em

Montana is home to beautiful skies, majestic mountains and gorgeous sunsets. Yet, not all of Montana’s beauty is above ground; many delightful and valuable things can be found below the surface of the earth. Fossils and artifacts reveal fascinating tidbits of life long ago. Like gold and sapphires, rocks and minerals can be as intriguing as they are valuable. The potential to … [Read more...] about Earth’s Treasures: Gotta Dig ‘Em

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  • Stone Lamps: Let the Outside Brighten the Inside
  • Gold Panning: There’s Money in our Streams
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