California State Parks, which manages more than 340 miles of California’s coastline, is asking the public not to collect any ...

Agate Beach certainly lives up to its name. There are agates to be found if you are willing to put in the effort. There is also plenty of colorful sea glass. This beach is great for beachcombing ...

Some varieties may be more opaque, while others have a higher degree of transparency. Agate has a glass-like lustre. Agate forms in cavities within rocks, typically as a result of volcanic activity.

Sun helps, but so does rain. They become glass-like when touched by raindrops. Gravel pits and gravel roads around Moose Lake are agate-picking hot spots. "Along the dirt roads now. It used to be ...