When Isaac Tyson Jr. looked out across the sparsely vegetated hills in the serpentine barrens of Baltimore County 200 years ago, he saw something others didn’t see, because he knew something others didn’t know. Underground, the land was far from barren. It contained a mineral that would make Maryland a leader in 19th century industry, Read the Rest…
Rockhounding: it’s a passion shared by amateur geologists who hunt for and collect rocks and minerals out in the wild for their study and enjoyment. It’s a hobby anyone can begin simply by exploring within their own backyard, then expanding to the neighborhood and beyond. To get started, you’ll need some tools: a rock hammer Read the Rest…
