Rockhounding Washington State is definitely something for a rock collector’s bucket list. Aside from the crazy beauty of the state (trees, rivers, mountains, beaches) you can find an extraordinary variety of unique rocks and fossils. Due to years of significant volcanic activity in the state, you’ll be able to hunt for and find agate, jasper, … Read more
Visiting Eugene or new to the area? In this article, we’ll give you plenty of ideas to get starting rockhounding Eugene Oregon. Rockhounding Eugene (A Get Started Guide) Disclaimer The information provided in this article by YesDirt.com is for informational purposes and is subject to change. Laws are updated. Accessibility guidelines and restrictions change. Be … Read more
The short answer to the question of whether you can take rocks from a river in Oregon is that it depends. If you are planning a river rock collecting trip in Oregon, looking right now at some rocks you’ve found that you want to take home, or you brought some material home and now you … Read more
Oregon’s diverse landscape of creeks, beaches, lava flows, and rocky mountain sides makes rockhounding Oregon a memorable experience. You’ll find opportunities to hunt for unique rocks on public lands (for free) and private lands (with permission and sometimes a fee). Across the state, you’ll have opportunities to find marine fossils, thunder eggs, agate, jasper, petrified … Read more