The Llano River, located in Llano County Texas, takes its name from llano, the Spanish word for “flat” or “smooth”. However, the county isn’t the only thing that shares its name. Llanite, a rare type of brown rhyolite porphyry, is named after Llano because it’s the only place in the world where this mineral can […]
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Rockhounding in Texas – Sites to Collect Stones & Fossils
Texas has much more opportunities for rockhounding than many people realize. Every part of the state has something to collect. Agates and jaspers can be located throughout Texas. Many rockhounds hunt almost exclusively for high-grade petrified wood pieces. Nice palm wood pieces can still be found and make excellent lapidary specimens. This article will highlight […]
The Sam Bass Gang – Notorious Outlaws & Lost Treasures in Texas
Metal Detecting in Texas – Coins, Relics & Lost Treasure
The state of Texas has lots of beautiful places where you can find lost jewelry, old coins, and a lot of other lost valuables. The state has lots of coastline where beach-goers lost jewelry in the sands. There are lots of places that are popular with hikers and campers which increase the chance of finding […]