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Methow River Rockhounding in Washington – Methow River Rocks - Methow River Rockhounding in Washington: The picture "Methow River Agates and Jaspers" is a close-up of several colorful rocks, including white, red, and speckled stones, lying in clear water surrounded by smooth river pebbles.

Methow River Rockhounding – Collect Rocks along Washington’s Scenic River

2026-07-24
Borax Lake Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Borax Lake Closeup Agate" is a close-up of a sparkling, translucent brown chalcedony specimen resting on gravelly earth, highlighting the crystal structure and natural details.

Borax Lake Rockhounding: A Hidden Treasure in Oregon’s Alvord Desert

2026-06-26
Rockville Petrified Wood Rockhounding Site in Oregon: The picture "Rockville Petrified Wood on the ground" displays a variety of petrified wood pieces and mineral nodules scattered across sandy, rocky ground, highlighting their rough shapes and fossilized textures.

Rockville Area Petrified Wood Site in Oregon’s Owyhee Desert

2026-06-17
Stayton Bridge - North Santiam River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "polished black and tan petrified wood" displays a chunk of black jasper with tan veins and rough tan edges, placed on a weathered wooden surface with blurred green foliage in the background.

North Santiam River Rockhounding – Stayton Bridge, Oregon

2026-05-17
Willamette River Rocks, Oregon

Willamette River Rockhounding: Geology and What You Can Find

2026-04-06
Dry Creek Collecting Area, Oregon

Dry Creek Rockhounding: Red Jasper Hotspots

2025-10-12
Panoche Hills Rockhounding in California near Mercey Hot Springs: The picture "Panoche Hills Rockhounding in California near Mercey Hot Springs gravel and quartz" shows a close-up of sandy soil and gravel with various rocks, including pieces of clear quartz and creamy tan stones.

Panoche Hills Rockhounding in California and Mercey Hot Springs

2025-10-04
Mill Beach Rockhounding, Oregon Coast: Jaspers with Table Rock in background

Mill Beach – Quiet Beauty and Natural Treasures on the Coast

2025-04-27
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
Butte Creek at Crowley Road Rockhounding

Butte Creek at Crowley Road: A Remote Rockhounding Adventure

2025-02-25
Cottonwood Creek Oregon Rocks and Minerals

Cottonwood Creek at Crowley Road – Rockhounding in the High Desert

2025-02-23

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Methow River Rockhounding in Washington – Methow River Rocks - Methow River Rockhounding in Washington: The picture "Methow River Agates and Jaspers" is a close-up of several colorful rocks, including white, red, and speckled stones, lying in clear water surrounded by smooth river pebbles.

Methow River Rockhounding – Collect Rocks along Washington’s Scenic River

Borax Lake Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Borax Lake Closeup Agate" is a close-up of a sparkling, translucent brown chalcedony specimen resting on gravelly earth, highlighting the crystal structure and natural details.

Borax Lake Rockhounding: A Hidden Treasure in Oregon’s Alvord Desert

Chalk Canyon Fossils Near Whitehorse Ranch Road, Fields, Oregon: The picture "Chalk Canyon Leaf Fossil in Hand" features a close-up of a person's hand holding a light-colored rock with a faint impression of a fossilized leaf, set against a backdrop of desert hillside and clear sky.

Chalk Canyon Oregon: Fossils, Hot Springs, and the Alvord Desert

Rockville Petrified Wood Rockhounding Site in Oregon: The picture "Rockville Petrified Wood on the ground" displays a variety of petrified wood pieces and mineral nodules scattered across sandy, rocky ground, highlighting their rough shapes and fossilized textures.

Rockville Area Petrified Wood Site in Oregon’s Owyhee Desert

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.

Best Petrified Wood Collecting Sites – Where to Find Petrified Wood?




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