Geode prospecting on the east bank of the Big Blue River

If you know, you know — the east bank of the Big Blue River outside Wymore is one of those spots locals keep pretty close to the chest. Bring a bucket and something to dig with, because the riverbank here has a real history of turning up geodes if you’re patient enough to look. It’s a quiet stretch, residential feel, nothing fancy — just you, the river, and whatever’s hiding in the clay and gravel. Kids who are into rocks absolutely lose their minds the first time they crack one open and find crystals inside.