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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 person's hand holding a piece of brown and tan petrified wood, with a blurred sandy background.

Stinkingwater Petrified Wood – Clear Creek Rockhounding in Eastern Oregon

2026-01-07

• Clear Creek is the place to find a unique type of Stinkingwater Petrified WoodContinue Reading

Nesika Beach in Oregon: The picture "Nesika Beach sandy shoreline and driftwood" shows a wide sandy beach with scattered driftwood, some grassy dunes in the foreground, gentle ocean waves, and a distant mountain under a clear blue sky.

Nesika Beach – Surfperch Fishing, Beach Walks, and Open Sand

2026-01-05

• Nesika Beach, combined with Ophir Beach, is a nearly 6‑mile stretch of the shoreContinue Reading

Tunnel Beach Rocks and Minerals, Oregon Coast

Oceanside & Tunnel Beaches Rockhounding for Oregon Coast Gems

2025-11-09

• Oceanside and Tunnel Beaches are the best agate- and zeolite- hunting sites on theContinue Reading

Mud Ridge at Burns - Oregon's Volcanic Glass: The picture "Mud Ridge at Burns obsidian and volcanic glass pieces on ground" displays several shiny fragments of obsidian and volcanic glass scattered among rocks and dry grasses on the dusty ground.

Mud Ridge – The Spot for Green and Red Volcanic Obsidian!

2025-11-06

Mud Ridge Obsidian Collection Site Mud Ridge is located in Oregon’s high desert, about 10Continue Reading

Delintment Lake in Oregon: The picture "Delintment Lake in Oregon child holding fossil" features a child’s outstretched hand presenting a ridged, gray fossil against a gravel surface, with the child’s clothing and tools for rockhounding partially visible.

Delintment Lake Rockhounding: Where to Find Ammonite Fossils

2025-11-02

• The Delintment Lake rockhounding site is known for its easily found fossilsContinue Reading

Dry Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Dry Creek Rockhounding in Oregon close-up of dry hillside" shows a close-up view of a rocky, dry hillside covered in tufts of yellow grass and scattered sagebrush, with pine trees visible in the background.

Dry Creek Rockhounding – Hunt Red Jasper on Oregon’s Volcanic Ridge

2025-10-29

Dry Creek Rockhounding Site lies in the volcanic uplands of the Fremont National Forest, aboutContinue Reading

Washougal River Milepost 3

Washougal River Milepost 3 – Natural Swimming Hole near Portland & Vancouver

2025-09-02

• Washougal River Milepost 3 Swimming Hole offers clear water and a pebbly beach WashougalContinue Reading

Sandy Swimming Hole - Washougal River

Sandy Swimming Hole – Family-Friendly Swim Spot near Portland & Vancouver

2025-09-01

• Sandy Swimming Hole offers easy access to swimming spot on the Washougal River SandyContinue Reading

Big Eddy - Washougal River

Big Eddy Swimming Hole – A Natural Spot near Portland & Vancouver

2025-08-31

• Big Eddy Swimming Hole on the Washougal River is a quiet spot near PortlandContinue Reading

Daphne Grove Campground Oregon: The picture "Daphne Grove Campground Oregon river and forest" displays a tranquil river bordered by dense green forest and tall hills, with a couple standing together on a grassy bank in the distance.

Daphne Grove Campground – Shady River Camping among Old-Growth Myrtlewood

2025-07-24

• Daphne Grove Campground offers peaceful camping along the South Fork Coquille RiverContinue Reading

Myrtle Grove Campground Oregon: The picture "Myrtle Grove Campground Oregon picnic area" shows a rustic wooden picnic table and benches next to a metal fire ring, set in a shaded forest clearing with tall trees and dappled sunlight. Myrtle Grove Campsite

Myrtle Grove Campground – A Shaded Riverside Escape in the Myrtlewood Forest

2025-07-23

• Myrtle Grove Campground is nestled in myrtlewood forest along the South Fork Coquille RiverContinue Reading

Best UV Lights for Rockhounding & Fluorescent Minerals Identification: Various rocks and minerals glowing in bright green, orange, and purple colors under ultraviolet light, demonstrating fluorescence in a dark display setting.

Best UV Lights for Rockhounding & Fluorescent Minerals Identification

2025-07-12

Under ultraviolet light, certain rocks can glow with vivid, neon-like colors—a phenomenon caused by specificContinue Reading

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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 person's hand holding a piece of brown and tan petrified wood, with a blurred sandy background.

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Stinkingwater Petrified Wood – Clear Creek Rockhounding in Eastern Oregon

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint in Oregon: The picture "Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint creek, pebbles, and driftwood" shows a shallow, clear creek flowing over smooth pebbles with weathered driftwood scattered along the banks and a sandy bluff in the background, beneath a sunny sky.

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Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint – Beach Access on the Oregon Coast

Nesika Beach in Oregon: The picture "Nesika Beach sandy shoreline and driftwood" shows a wide sandy beach with scattered driftwood, some grassy dunes in the foreground, gentle ocean waves, and a distant mountain under a clear blue sky.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://oregondiscovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/nesikaBeach11-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail hk-listunit-img wp-post-image" alt="Nesika Beach in Oregon: The picture "Nesika Beach sandy shoreline and driftwood" shows a wide sandy beach with scattered driftwood, some grassy dunes in the foreground, gentle ocean waves, and a distant mountain under a clear blue sky." itemscope="" decoding="async" itemprop="image" />

Nesika Beach – Surfperch Fishing, Beach Walks, and Open Sand

Myers Creek Beach in Oregon: The picture "Myers Creek Beach driftwood and wildflowers" features a sweeping view of the sandy beach lined with scattered driftwood, rocky sea stacks in the surf, and bright pink wildflowers blooming in the foreground beside coastal vegetation.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://oregondiscovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MeyersBeachSouth-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail hk-listunit-img wp-post-image" alt="Myers Creek Beach in Oregon: The picture "Myers Creek Beach driftwood and wildflowers" features a sweeping view of the sandy beach lined with scattered driftwood, rocky sea stacks in the surf, and bright pink wildflowers blooming in the foreground beside coastal vegetation." itemscope="" decoding="async" itemprop="image" />

Myers Creek Beach – Cave Rock, Sea Stacks, and Tidepools

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