A professional geologist is a highly skilled position requiring a strong background in the natural sciences. Fortunately, there exists an amateur arm of this fascinating job that anyone with a passion and curiosity for the Earth's hidden treasures can become part of: rockhounding.
Rockhounding is one of the most rewarding outdoor pursuits you can pick up, and it costs next to nothing to start. But what, exactly, does it involve, and why is it so rewarding? Read on to find out.