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Oregon Outdoor Adventures (Page 12)

Oregon, with its four seasons, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy stunning beaches, miles of scenic trails, rushing rivers, calm swimming holes, hundreds of productive rockhounding spots, and much more!

Juntura Hot Springs - Riverside Pool

Juntura Hot Springs – Horseshoe Bend | Eastern Oregon

2018-04-01

• Juntura Hot Springs is not accessible during high water and spring runoff Settled onContinue Reading

Beulah Hot Springs, Oregon

Beulah Hot Springs: A Steamy Wonder in Agency Valley

2018-03-20

• Beulah Hot Springs is nestled at the northeast edge of the Beulah Reservoir BeulahContinue Reading

Fossils, Rocks & Minerals - Oregon

Oregon Rocks & Minerals – Oregon: Agate, Jasper, Opal & Obsidian

2018-03-19

Nationally known as a great place for rockhounds, Oregon produces a wide variety of rocksContinue Reading

Oregon Sunstones

Oregon Sunstones: Discovering Rare Gems of the High Desert

2018-03-18

💎 Oregon Sunstone is designated as the official state gemstone Oregon Sunstones are rare andContinue Reading

Petrified Wood

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 - Oregon

Thundereggs – Where to Find in Oregon & How to Spot?

2018-03-14

💎 Thunderegg is the official state rock of Oregon Formed millions of years ago, ThundereggContinue Reading

Umpqua River

Rock & Mineral Collecting – Southern Oregon Rockhounding

2018-03-14

Southern Oregon offers abundant opportunities for recreational rock and mineral collecting. Riverbeds, creek banks, andContinue Reading

Quartzville Creek

Willamette Valley Rockhounding Region – From Coast Range to Western Cascades

2018-03-11

The Willamette Valley has a fascinating geological history and produces a variety of rocks andContinue Reading

McDermit Rockhounding

Malheur & Owyhee Rockhounding Sites – Eastern Oregon & Western Idaho

2018-03-04

Eastern Oregon and western Idaho, in Malheur and Owyhee Counties, share a similar geological environment.Continue Reading

Mineral Collecting - Central Oregon

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 Lake Rockhounding

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

Hart mountain Rock Hunts

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

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Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding Site near Quartzville Creek

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Blue Hole Falls on Brice Creek – A Hidden Gem in the Umpqua National Forest

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