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Taft Beach and Siletz Bay Rockhounding Area in Oregon: The picture "Taft Beach coral agate close-up" displays a close-up of a yellowish, textured coral agate resting on a piece of driftwood, with the sandy beach and sparkling water softly blurred in the background.

Taft Beach Rockhounding – Siletz Bay’s Hidden Treasures

2025-12-23

Lost Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Lost Creek agates and basalt" shows several yellow and white agates along with a red stone resting on wet sand among shiny black basalt rocks.

Lost Creek – Rockhounding and Beachcombing near Newport

2025-12-19

Ona Beach Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Ona Beach agate among basalt rocks" shows a cluster of wet, dark basalt rocks on the beach, with a shiny, translucent agate partially embedded among them.

Ona Beach – Newport Blues and Oregon Coastal Scenery

2025-12-18

Ona Beach Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Ona Beach agate" features a close-up of a translucent, dark brown agate stone held between fingers, with a blurred picnic table and grassy area in the background.

Newport Blue Agate – Unique Oregon Treasure

2025-12-17

Fire Agate: A close-up view of a fire agate stone held in a hand, showcasing its rich, vibrant colors with layers of red, orange, and brown, interspersed with translucent areas.

Where to Find Fire Agate?

2025-04-28

Fire Agate: A rough fire agate piece with a mix of red, brown, and white colors, surrounded by other similar stones, all placed on a wooden surface.

Understanding Fire Agate: Formation, Location, & Lapidary Uses

2025-04-28

Mill Beach Rockhounding, Oregon Coast: Jaspers with Table Rock in background

Mill Beach – Quiet Beauty and Natural Treasures on the Coast

2025-04-27

Sport Haven Beach Brookings Rockhounding Oregon: A hand holds a large, smooth rock with a mix of brown and black hues, showcasing the natural patterns and textures found on the beach.

Sport Haven Beach: Urban Shoreline with Rockhounding Opportunities

2025-03-22

Whaleshead Beach - South Oregon Coast

Whaleshead Beach: Collecting Rocks at Whaleshead Rock

2025-03-19

Harris Beach State Park Rockhounding Oregon – A collection of wet, green and white rocks partially submerged in shallow water on a sandy beach, reflecting sunlight.

Harris Beach State Park: Find Rocks at Oregon’s Largest Island

2025-03-16

Negro Rock Rockhounding

Negro Rock – Hunting for Petrified Wood in Eastern Oregon

2025-03-03

Butte Creek at Crowley Road Rockhounding

Butte Creek at Crowley Road: A Remote Rockhounding Adventure

2025-02-25

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Gardiner Travertine in Montana: The picture "Gardiner Travertine in Montana – rock slab by dirt road" features a flat white slab of travertine with a chunk of rock resting on top, set on a rocky, arid hillside overlooking a dirt road and distant mountain ranges under a partly cloudy sky.

Gardiner Travertine Deposits: Traces of Ancient Hot Springs

Stinkingwater Petrified Wood – Clear Creek Rockhounding in Eastern Oregon: The picture "Stinkingwater Petrified Wood – Clear Creek hand holding petrified wood" features a close-up of a hand holding a rough piece of tan and reddish petrified wood, with a blurred dry landscape in the background.

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Taft Beach and Siletz Bay Rockhounding Area in Oregon: The picture "Taft Beach coral agate close-up" displays a close-up of a yellowish, textured coral agate resting on a piece of driftwood, with the sandy beach and sparkling water softly blurred in the background.

Taft Beach Rockhounding – Siletz Bay’s Hidden Treasures

Lost Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Lost Creek agates and basalt" shows several yellow and white agates along with a red stone resting on wet sand among shiny black basalt rocks.

Lost Creek – Rockhounding and Beachcombing near Newport

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