Oregon Rockhounding (Page 2)

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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

Cottonwood Canyon State Park Oregon - A serene river scene with clear water flowing over rocks along the shore. The riverbank is lined with small patches of green grass, and steep, rocky cliffs rise in the background under a cloudy sky.

Cottonwood Canyon State Park – Oregon’s Newest Park

• Cottonwood Canyon State Park is Oregon’s newest and second-largest state parkContinue Reading

Sport Haven Beach at the South Jetty Chetco River Brookings Oregon: A view of the beach with black sand and people scattered along the shoreline. There are driftwood logs and rocks in the foreground, with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky. The ocean waves gently lap against the shore.

Sport Haven Beach at the South Jetty Chetco River

• Sport Haven Beach gives access to a ton of beach and city adventuresContinue Reading

Beulah Reservoir Collecting Site, Oregon - Fossil Bed

Beulah Reservoir Fossil Sites: A Window into the Miocene Era

• Beulah Reservoir Fossil Sites contain well-preserved plant imprintsContinue Reading

Cove Beach (Falcon Cove Beach aka Magic Rocks Beach) – A wide sandy shoreline with gentle ocean waves rolling in. A lone person walks along the beach, while a rocky hillside covered in greenery rises to the left under a bright blue sky.

Falcon Cove Beach – Secluded Magic Rocks Beach

• Falcon Cove Beach is famous for its singing magic rocksContinue Reading