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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2009 14:56:28 GMT -5
Hi all,
Dennis and I are going to visit family over in Wallula, Washington on Thursday. Just wondering if anyone knows of any areas of interest for rockhounding in Southeast, Washington/Northeast Oregon? Wallula, Walla Walla, Hermiston, Umatilla or any other surrounding areas?
I think I may have asked this question a while back but I dont think I really got any responses. That might mean there are no good rocks LOL I know there's plenty of basalt.
Thanks,
Shannon
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Aug 17, 2009 18:08:04 GMT -5
Hi Shannon,
I'm no help, but I've been wondering the same thing. My wife has a trip for work coming up and I'd like to go and do some hounding. The closest place I've found is Ellensburg, but that's a ways away and I understand the agate is pretty rare.
I'll be watching to see if there are any recommendations!
Chuck
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2009 19:13:36 GMT -5
Hey Chuck! When are you heading this way?
Shan
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Aug 19, 2009 11:02:41 GMT -5
Tentatively set for the 2nd week in October, although nothing is definite yet.
Chuck
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Post by highplainsdrifter on Aug 19, 2009 13:27:37 GMT -5
Opal Butte is in the Umatilla area (RT 207 S of Ruggs). You could explore that area. You could also call/email Dale Huett to see if he'd let you do some collecting at his claim. www.wcmining.com/ws/1FS/fs.html |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2009 14:46:08 GMT -5
Thanks Dan, thats just the info I needed. I sent Dale an email today.
Shan
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Post by Woodyrock on Aug 25, 2009 18:40:08 GMT -5
Shannon:
You can find thunder eggs, at both Little Naches, and at Rimrock lake.
Woody
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2009 19:08:03 GMT -5
Thanks Woody!
We ended up not going up there but are still planning on going in a few weeks. I got in contact with Dale from West Coast Mining and he said there wasnt much in the general area, that its a "dud" area as far as rockhounding was concerned, but that I was more than welcome to dig through his stuff in his yard, but have to pay for it of course LOL.
Shan
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Post by Woodyrock on Aug 26, 2009 0:33:00 GMT -5
Shannon: Looks like I am about a week late....been out flat on morphine to deal with the blown disc. I had bulged it, got a wee bit better, then went and blew it. Once again, I am back on my feet, and off the morphine.
BTW, our clubs September (19-20) trip is to Rimrock, and Little Naches for thunder eggs.
Woody
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Aug 26, 2009 13:36:46 GMT -5
Ouch Woody! Glad to hear you're back on your feet (and off the morphine).
Chuck
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 26, 2009 22:22:48 GMT -5
Yeah, I've hunted the Little Naches area because my wife sis has a ranch there. The thunderegg matrix stuff from there is very much like rainforest jasper. I'm working on a cab from there right now.....Mel
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Post by 88pathoffroad on Sept 12, 2009 23:48:29 GMT -5
Two books should help you decide where you can go: Gem Trails of Washington and Gem Trails of Oregon. The NEW version by Garrett Romaine, not the old one.
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