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Oregon Rockhounding (Page 2)

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

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

2025-03-24

• 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

2025-03-20

• 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

2025-03-05

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

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Sahalie Falls in Oregon: The picture "Sahalie Falls up close with person for scale" shows a powerful white waterfall crashing down a mossy green cliff, while a person stands on rocks near the misty base, highlighting the impressive size of the falls.

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Sahalie Falls – See Oregon’s “Heaven” Waterfall Born From Lava!

Koosah Falls in Oregon: The picture "Koosah Falls waterfall wide view" shows a stunning, double-plume waterfall pouring over a mossy cliff into a deep blue pool, surrounded by lush green forest and bright sunlight.

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Koosah Falls – Oregon’s “Sky Water” on the Wild McKenzie River

Rockville Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Petrified wood pieces on ground" captures several chunks of petrified wood and rock scattered on the dusty, pebbly ground near a desert shrub.

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Rockville Rockhounding – Hunt Oregon’s Glowing Petrified Wood in the White Desert Hills

Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site in Oregon: The picture "Munson Creek Falls waterfall framed by trees" features the tall, multi-tiered Munson Creek Falls cascading down a forested hillside, seen through a frame of leafy branches and moss.

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Munson Creek Falls – Tallest Waterfall on the Oregon Coast

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