Mining activity in the Painted Rocks Mountains, about 28 miles northwest of Gila Bend, became prevalent in the early 1900s. Rowley Mine, located about 800 feet up the west slope of a mountain within ...

Trimlight Phoenix recently surprised a Scottsdale mom and small business owner who's battling cancer with permanent outdoor lights, free of charge. Self-taught Valley clarinetist Joe Giacinto is set ...

Arizona hosts a significant quantity of pegmatite mineral deposits that have served as commercial sources of beryl, feldspar, lithium, mica, tantalum-columbium minerals, tungsten and quartz.

In this video, we explore crystal mining at Diamond Hill Mine, showcasing our adventure in searching for rare quartz and ...

There is a music that is made for me. I’m a girl who drives infinite miles on long dusty roads in an old 4x4 in search of treasure. My profession is to hunt the high deserts for rocks, gems, and ...

Representatives of funded nonprofits pick up checks during the Arizona Community Foundation Sedona and Verde Valley Grant Awards Celebration at the Sedona Performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 15, ...

Northern Arizona Healthcare CEO David Cheney speaks at a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood. NAH’s leadership outlined their strategic plan for 2030. Photos by ...

Leland Blue isn’t just a pretty rock—it’s a byproduct of Michigan’s iron smelting past. Today, we go rockhounding along Lake Michigan’s shoreline, showing you what to look for and the best ways to ...

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) - A long-standing Crook County tradition is back in full swing. The Rockhound Pow Wow kicked off in Prineville on Thursday, marking its 79th year. The event draws vendors from ...

As simple pleasures are gay and hiking is gay, it feels easy to declare that the sport of rockhounding is also a gay activity. And the Pacific Northwest is home to the pros. For this guide, I have ...

Arizona is home to incredible landscapes, lively cities, spooky ghost towns, world-class spas and warm weather year-round, making the state ideal for a getaway any time of year. But to help you decide ...

When you think of Arizona golf, you’re likely thinking of desert-lined fairways that present a demanding style of target golf. And while The Grand Canyon State has plenty of great desert courses, ...