Archive for the ‘Destinations’ Category

Treasure Hunting for Emeralds

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

David Cowley asked: Emerald As with most gemstones the emerald can be created as the result of volcanic activity, where the extreme pressure and heat creates the gemstones.  Another process knows as hydrothermal circulation, which in the most general sense is the circulation of hot water containing dissolved minerals passing ...

Treasure Hunting for Lobsters

Monday, June 15th, 2009

David Cowley asked: American Lobsters Lobster hunting is becoming a favorite pastimes for many divers.  These tasty crustaceans, also known as bugs to divers, are delicious.  But in order to capture a lobster you must first find them.  Lobsters need places to hide from other predators so prefer corral reefs, ...

Treasure Hunting for Gold

Monday, December 15th, 2008

David Cowley asked: Treasure hunting is the common name for a fun and interesting hobby enjoyed by thousands of people around the world. They use portable metal detectors to go outside and literally hunt for treasure.  With the price of gold over $700 oz today, more and more people are ...

Treasure Hunting for Aquamarine

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

David Cowley asked: Not every buried treasure has been discovered.  There still is a remarkable quantity of quality treasures still in Mother Earth, including the semi-precious stones to be found at Gem Mountain in North Carolina.  One of the biggest draws to Gem Mountain is aquamarine treasure hunting.  You find ...

Treasure Hunting for Sapphires

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

David Cowley asked: Sapphires have captivated people for thousands of years.  They seem so encapsulate wisdom somehow, or perhaps our own potential.  Somewhere in a pile of dirty gravel, there is a shining gem just waiting to be uncovered.  Sapphires come in a wide variety of colors, including blue, pink, ...