Rock collecting by state

08/12/2024

https://rockchasing.com/fossils-in-oregon/

Journey through time with our guide to uncovering Oregon's fossil-rich sites! Learn the best spots and the fossils you can find for your next discovery.

05/28/2024

07/02/2022

Oregon’s vast and varied landscape is full of fascinating geologic history dating back millions of years, when deserts were oceans and spewing volcanoes created rocks with cores that gleam like jewels. Here’s where you can dig into a world of fossils, petrified wood and other geologic treasures ...

02/17/2022

No matter where you live in the U.S., there are likely many exciting rockhounding sites nearby. I have created guides for every U.S. state including thousands of rockhounding sites – and continue to add more every day. Contained in these location guides are maps and links to GPS coordinates where ...

11/10/2019

Collected some pyrite outside Sweet Home Oregon last month.

12/29/2017

12/04/2017

Credit: Daniel Virgadaula Larimar, also called "Stefilia's Stone", is a rare blue variety of the silicate mineral pectolite found only ...