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Gold Beach Oregon Rockhounding Gold Beach Rocks

Gold Beach – Rockhounding on the Oregon Coast

2024-08-05
Tunnel Beach Gemstones, Jasper and Agate

Tunnel Beach, Oregon Coast: Path through a Historic Tunnel

2023-11-28
Short Beach Gemstones

Short Beach on the Oregon Coast – A Hidden Rockhounding Gem

2023-11-28
Gleneden Beach Rockhounding Gemstones and Agates

Gleneden Beach – Oregon Coastline to Find Cool Rocks

2023-10-15

Recent Posts

Rooster Rock Rockhounding in the Ochoco Mountains of Central Oregon – Rooster Rock Agate and Jasper Finds Rooster Rock Rockhounding in the Ochoco Mountains of Central Oregon – The picture "Rooster Rock Agate and Jasper Finds" shows a close-up of rough agate and jasper stones scattered on sunlit, rocky ground, displaying a variety of milky white, translucent, and earthy-colored pieces among dry soil and small rocks.

Rooster Rock: A Rockhounding Site for Agates in Oregon

Big Obsidian Flow Oregon – Big Obsidian Flow Edge Big Obsidian Flow Oregon: The picture "Big Obsidian Flow Edge" captures the sharp, uneven edge of a massive obsidian lava flow rising above a grassy, marshy clearing and surrounded by evergreen forested hills.

Big Obsidian Flow, Oregon – Hike Across the Youngest Lava Flow

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




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