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Coal Mine Basin, Idaho - Petrified & Opalized Wood

Coal Mine Basin, Idaho Rockhounding: Petrified Wood, Opal & Agate

2026-04-12

Willamette River Rocks, Oregon

Willamette River Rockhounding: Geology and What You Can Find

2026-04-06

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 Agates 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

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Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding at Quartzville Creek Oregon: The picture "orange-stained quartz with pyrite cube" features a chunk of quartz rock streaked with orange and yellow iron staining, highlighting a small, shiny pyrite cubic crystal on its surface, set among other angular rock fragments.

Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding Site, Quartzville Creek, Oregon

Brice Creek rocks, Oregon

Brice Creek: Gold Panning and Rockhounding in Oregon

Bruneau River Canyon Rockhounding in Idaho: The picture "Bruneau River Canyon jasper and river rock fragments" shows several tan, brown, and yellow jasper and river rocks scattered on dry, sandy ground, highlighting their varied shapes and textures under bright sunlight.

Bruneau River Canyon, Idaho Rockhounding: Jasper and Petrified Wood

The China Hat Geological Site in Idaho: The picture "China Hat Geological Site quartzite rock fragments" shows a cluster of light gray and tan quartzite rocks on the ground, some displaying angular breaks and rough textures, surrounded by scattered green grass and smaller stones.

China Hat Geological Area, Idaho – Fluorescent Rhyolite Site

Paris Canyon Rockhounding in Idaho: The picture "Paris Canyon Rockhounding hand holding brachiopod fossil" features a person's hand holding a thin, rectangular rock slab with a prominent circular brachiopod fossil at its center, with the dusty ground and a bag in the blurry background.

Paris Canyon, Idaho – Fossils, Calcite, and the Story of an Ancient Ocean

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