Growing up, kids often have a fascination with rocks: smooth ones, shiny ones, uniquely shaped ones; and who doesn’t like a surprise? Combine those two elements and you have Geode Cracking, a NEW ...

A wide variety of items will be available, including rare gemstones, fossils, meteorites, and custom jewelry. The family-friendly event will feature interactive activities such as a dig pit for kids ...

Crack open an unassuming stone, and you might just uncover a little conclave of crystals within. Their walls are glittering with quartz, amethyst, or calcite, protected by a hard shell that was shaped ...