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Geological Wonders

Discover stunning geological formations that tell the story of Earth’s history and power. From ancient petrified forests to shimmering obsidian flows, these natural wonders showcase the timeless beauty and captivating tales written in stone.

Petersen Rock Garden in Oregon: The picture "Petersen Rock Garden in Oregon castle island and bridge" shows a small stone footbridge leading to an island in a pond, featuring a miniature rock castle surrounded by water and tall grasses, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Petersen Rock Garden – Hand-Built Stone Castle Garden of Central Oregon

2025-09-26
Soap Lake - Healing Mineral Lake in Wasington

Soap Lake – Washington’s Mineral-Rich Geological Wonder

2025-09-24
Wheeler High School Fossil Beds Rockhounding: The picture "Wheeler High School Fossil Beds Rockhounding hillside dig site" shows a dry, grassy hillside with several people digging for fossils on the slope, utility poles and scattered trees on top, and a grassy field at the bottom under a clear blue sky.

Wheeler Fossil Beds – Easy Fossil Hunting in Oregon

2025-09-23
Glass Beach, Fort Bragg, California Coast

Glass Beach in Fort Bragg: California’s Iconic Sea Glass Beach

2025-05-03
Sea glass collecting: Various pieces of sea glass in shades of amber, white, and brown, mixed with small rocks and pebbles on a beach, with sunlight highlighting their colors.

The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Rare Colors and Collecting Tips

2025-05-02
The Petrified Forest Calistoga, CA, California: A gravel path winding through a forested area, with a person walking away from the camera and petrified logs visible along the trail.

Calistoga Petrified Forest – The Largest Petrified Redwood

2025-04-21
Petrified Forest National Park Arizona - Fossilized Desert Wonders: A large, polished section of petrified wood with a striking display of crystal formations, set against a barren, rocky landscape with additional petrified logs and sparse vegetation.

Petrified Forest: From Towering Trees to Fossilized Wonders

2025-03-07
Escalante Petrified Forest: Discover Multicolored Fossilized Trees: Close-up view of a petrified log showcasing a vibrant array of colors including yellows, greens, reds, and browns, with intricate patterns formed by the fossilization process.

Escalante Petrified Forest: Discover Multicolored Fossilized Trees

2025-03-06
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park: A Must-Visit Fossil Forest: Several petrified logs are displayed on a gravel surface, with a scenic view of a river and distant hills under a clear blue sky, showcasing the natural beauty and geological significance of the area.

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park: A Must-Visit Fossil Forest

2025-03-06
Petrified Forest National Park Arizona - Fossilized Desert Wonders: Close-up view of vibrant, fossilized wood with rich red and orange hues, showcasing the intricate patterns and textures of the petrified logs against a backdrop of arid desert soil and scattered rocks.

Petrified Forest National Park Arizona – Fossilized Desert Wonders

2025-03-06
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Sheep Rock Blue Basin Oregon

John Day Fossil Beds: Where Earth’s History and Geology Collide

2025-03-04
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Painted Hills. Group of people hiking on a colorful, red and yellow hilly terrain with a lake and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky in Painted Hills Oregon

Painted Hills Oregon: Explore Stunning Colors and Ancient Geology

2025-03-04

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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.

Stinkingwater Petrified Wood Rockhounding for Unique Golden Oak

Moonstones at Moonstone Beach can be seen and photographed, but not taken

California Coast Rockhounding: Collect Safely and Legally

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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