Rocks & Minerals – Oregon
2018-03-19
Nationally known as a great place for rock hounds, Oregon produces a great variety ofContinue Reading
Oregon Sunstones: Discovering Rare Gems of the High Desert
2018-03-18
đź’Ž Oregon Sunstone is designated as the official state gemstone Oregon Sunstones are rare andContinue Reading
Petrified Wood: Formation, Identification, & Where to Find?
2018-03-18
Petrified wood, type of fossilized wood, is mineralized remnants of ancient trees dating back toContinue Reading
Thundereggs – Where to Find in Oregon & How to Spot?
2018-03-14
đź’Ž Thunderegg is the official state rock of Oregon Formed millions of years ago, ThundereggContinue Reading
Rock & Mineral Collecting – Southern Oregon Rockhounding
2018-03-14
Southern Oregon has plenty of opportunities for recreational rock and mineral collecting. The ledges, river andContinue Reading
Willamette Valley Rockhounding Sites
2018-03-11
There are plenty of opportunities for rock collecting not far away from the large citiesContinue Reading
Malheur & Owyhee Rockhounding Sites – Eastern Oregon & Western Idaho
2018-03-04
The easternmost Oregon and westernmost Idaho in Malheur and Owyhee Counties share a similar geologicalContinue Reading
Rock & Mineral Collecting – Central Oregon Rockhounding
2018-03-01
Central Oregon just east of the Cascade Mountains is known to be a popular rockContinue Reading
Harney County Rockhounding Sites – Eastern Oregon
2018-02-28
Harney County is a renowned destination for rock and mineral collectors, offering a variety ofContinue Reading
Lake County Rockhounding Sites | Southeastern Oregon
2018-02-26
The Lake County rock hounding sites are known for their great deposits of rocks andContinue Reading
Beachcombing – Rockhounding, Tidepool Exploring, & Other Activities
2018-02-12
Welcome to the fun world of beachcombing on the Oregon Coast, where the waves serenadeContinue Reading
Understanding Jasper Mineral: Agate vs Jasper
2018-02-03
Name Jasper is derived from the old French language that means “spotted” or “mottled”. LikeContinue Reading