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Those who wish to hunt their own specimens can attend one of Teri Smith’s Rock Hunts. Smith coordinates with several area ranchers for her groups to get official access to areas with abundant specimens of Red Plume, Black Plume and … Continue reading →

Agate is a hard, durable mineral made out of quartz (silicon dioxide). It occurs all around the world, in every color, and in many different types of patterns. It is as beautiful as it is versatile: Agate has been used … Continue reading →

The Stillwell Store is located on the north-east side of Big Bend National Park about 7 miles from the park’s north entrance known as Persimmon Gap.