Thrilling Outdoor Adventures That Are Surprisingly Budget-Friendly
10. Fossil or Gem Hunting in Remote Wilderness
Ever dreamed of digging up your own treasures? Fossil hunting, gem searching, and rockhounding are thrilling real-life treasure hunts that cost next to nothing. Some locations—like Crater of Diamonds State Park (Arkansas)—allow visitors to keep whatever they find, meaning you might walk away with a precious stone worth thousands. In places like Utah’s Dinosaur National Monument or Canada’s Badlands, you can even find real fossils just lying in the open. Pack a small chisel, a brush, and a sense of adventure—you never know what hidden gems (literally) you’ll uncover.
