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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: A close-up of a sandy beach with various colorful rocks scattered on the wet sand. The rocks include shades of white, red, and brown.

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

Cottonwood Creek Rockhounding Site Oregon

Cottonwood Creek at Crowley Road – Rockhounding in the High Desert

2025-02-23

Harney Basin Oregon Rockhounding

Harney Basin Rockhounding: Exploring Ancient Lakebed

2025-02-16

Maury Mountain Agate Bed – Rockhounding for Moss Agates

2025-01-11

Warm Springs Reservoir Rockhounding Oregon agate

Warm Springs Reservoir – Rockhounding Adventure in Eastern Oregon

2025-01-10

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