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2018-03-04

Malheur County, Oregon, is a great rock-hounding place with diverse geological features. The region featuresContinue Reading

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South Beach State Park, Newport, Oregon: A large, weathered piece of shipwreck partially submerged in shallow water, with a sandy beach and distant dunes in the background.

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South Beach State Park – Newport’s Beachlife Backyard

Ona Beach (Brian Booth State Park): A scenic view of the beach with scattered rocks on the sand, gentle waves in the distance, and two people walking along the shoreline under a clear blue sky.

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Ona Beach – Coastal Adventures at Brian Booth State Park

Lost Creek State Recreation Site Lost Creek Beach Oregon Coast: A small stream flows over a rocky shore, with driftwood scattered along the path of the water. The stream leads to the sandy beach and ocean waves, where two people are visible walking near the water under a bright blue sky.

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Lost Creek State Recreation Site – Peaceful Beach near Newport

Negro Rock Agates

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Negro Rock Rockhounding – Collecting Petrified Wood

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