Rockhounding is more than a hobby for Jim Magnuson; it's a serious and rewarding avocation that helps him connect with nature. He has been an avid hunter and student of various gems, minerals, and fossils since his childhood. Jim conducts in-depth and hands-on agate hunting and lapidary workshops. He is also a member of the Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society and the Minnesota Mineral Club. He lives in central Minnesota.