Oregon rockhounding

Go rockhounding on the Oregon Coast like a pro with these tips. The Tillamook Coast region is a great place to plan your next hunt.

With a little planning and a lot of driving, you can treat your family to an adventure they'll remember forever (and it comes with free souvenirs!)

Oregon's Crystal Quest: 36 Excellent Digging Ways!

While the ocean is still too cold for a swim, Oregon beaches offer other popular activities for beachgoers to enjoy while soaking in the spring sunshine. Thanks to the state’s multitude of agate-friendly beaches, agate hunting is a popular hobby along the Oregon Coast.

Where to find sea glass in Oregon is one of the best-kept secrets. Seaglass is a true trash-to-treasure story, and it sits along the coast!

Collecting rocks on ocean beaches is one of the easiest and most relaxing ways to rockhound. Here is a guide for what to look for on your next beach trip!

Oregon Sunstones are found exclusively in the high desert of southeastern Oregon and differ from classic sunstone specimens.

Oregon's wilderness is rich in gems just waiting to be discovered! Explore with us to uncover the best spots for gem hunting in this fascinating state. #GemHunting #Oregon #RockChasing #NatureLovers

There are a few great places across the United States where you can find opal. Here's a list of 5 of them!

10 agate hunting tips you can use to find more agates today or on your next trip to the beach! These tips are for rockhounds and beachcombers

Central Oregon is a rockhounder's paradise. The region's fascinating geological wonders and rich history offer a treasure trove of captivating

If you're looking for a family friendly adventure when the weather warms up, hunting for Oregon's state rock is a great place to start. You can dig up your own beautiful thundereggs at a mine in central Oregon near Madras, which is a treasure hunt you don't want to miss. What's A Thunderegg? A cross

Dendrite Butte is another popular rockhounding area of Central Oregon famous for limb casts with blue, pink, and green shades.

Sunstones are the official State Gemstone of Oregon. Recently when I was writing about Eastern Oregon's Fort Rock, it reminded me that if one is willing to venture a little deeper into the

Obsidian comes in a staggering range of colors and shapes, it can be hard to keep up! Here's some of the most common and rarest varieties of obsidian

There are numerous swimming spots along the Elk River that is designated as Wild and Scenic. Recreational rock collecting is allowed.

Rockhound on Oregon beaches for agates, jasper, petrified wood, and arrowheads. How and where to beachcomb.

The state of Washington is among the best places for rockhounding. It is filled with all kinds of geologic activity from petrified forests, glaciers, giant …

An ancient dry inland sea, Flook Lake is popular among rock collectors. Agate, jasper, and sometimes fire opal are found.

When you go rockhounding near Medford, Oregon, do your research.