This comprehensive, fully revised and updated book offers detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites across the state of Oregon. It provides valuable tips on the essential tools and equipment needed to conduct a successful search. Comprehensive lists of the minerals or fossils commonly found at each site, accompanied by excellent color photographs, will help you identify your discoveries. Additionally, the book includes information on local rock clubs, shops, museums, and special attractions of interest to rockhounds.

Whether you are a seasoned collector or a beginner, Rockhounding Oregon is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in finding and collecting their own minerals, gems, and fossils in this geologically diverse region. The detailed site guides and handy coordinates eliminate the guesswork, allowing you to make the most of your time in the field.

For each recommended location, the book provides clear driving directions and GPS data to ensure you can easily find the best rockhounding spots. Valuable tips on the types of tools, equipment, and supplies to bring will help you maximize your search efforts and come away with a successful haul. Comprehensive lists detailing the minerals, gemstones, or fossils typically found at each site, along with excellent color photography, will enable you to identify your discoveries with confidence.

In addition to the site-specific information, Rockhounding Oregon also covers relevant topics such as the regional geology, tips for responsible and ethical collecting practices, and suggestions for joining local rock clubs or accessing other community resources. This ensures you have a well-rounded understanding of the hobby and can make the most of your rockhounding adventures in Oregon.

Whether your interest lies in collecting agate, petrified wood, thundereggs, or any other of the state's diverse geological treasures, this book is an essential companion. With its detailed site guides, helpful tips, and visual identification aids, Rockhounding Oregon empowers you to embark on rewarding self-guided expeditions and develop your skills as a collector. It is a must-have resource for both novice and experienced rockhounds exploring the rich mineralogical and paleontological bounty of this captivating region.

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