Gem Trails of Oregon
Discover Oregon's Best Rockhounding, Gemstone & Mineral Collecting Locations
Explore the incredible diversity of Oregon's rocks, minerals, and gemstones with Gem Trails of Oregon by Garret Romaine. Part of the highly respected Gem Trails® Series, this comprehensive field guide features 90 of Oregon's premier collecting sites, complete with detailed maps, GPS coordinates, driving directions, collecting tips, and fascinating geological information. Whether you're searching for thundereggs, sunstones, agates, jaspers, petrified wood, obsidian, or quartz crystals, this guide is an indispensable companion for every Oregon rockhounding adventure. (mountaineers.org)
Written by one of the Pacific Northwest's leading rockhounding experts, Gem Trails of Oregon makes it easy for beginners and experienced collectors alike to locate productive collecting areas while learning about Oregon's remarkable volcanic history and mineral resources.
Perfect For
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Rockhounds
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Gem collectors
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Mineral collectors
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Gold prospectors
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Fossil enthusiasts
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Geology students
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Outdoor adventurers
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Camping enthusiasts
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Families
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Nature lovers
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Prospecting clubs
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Oregon travelers
What You'll Discover
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Thunderegg collecting locations
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Oregon Sunstone sites
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Agate and jasper deposits
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Obsidian flows
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Petrified wood localities
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Quartz crystal collecting areas
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Geodes and mineral specimens
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Volcanic formations
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Public collecting sites
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Scenic geological destinations
Features
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Written by Garret Romaine
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Covers 90 gem and mineral collecting locations
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GPS coordinates for each site
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Detailed maps and driving directions
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Collecting tips and site descriptions
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Full-color photographs
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Geological background information
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Easy-to-follow field guide format
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Part of the acclaimed Gem Trails® Series
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Approximately 224 pages (mountaineers.org)
Benefits
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Discover Oregon's top public rockhounding locations
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Learn where to find famous Oregon gemstones
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Navigate collecting sites with confidence
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Better understand Oregon's unique volcanic geology
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Plan successful rockhounding adventures
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An excellent field guide for beginners and experienced collectors alike
Recommended Accessories
Complete your Oregon rockhounding kit with:
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Gold Panner's Guide to Eastern Oregon
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Gold Panner's Guide to the Oregon Cascades
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The Gold Panner's Guide to the Oregon Coast
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The Elusive "Pocket Gold" of South Western Oregon
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Rocks, Minerals & Geology of the Pacific Northwest
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Rock Pick
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10X Triplet Jeweler's Loupe
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Pocket Microscope
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Sample Bags
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Field Notebook
Specifications
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Title: Gem Trails of Oregon
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Author: Garret Romaine
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Series: Gem Trails®
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Publisher: Gem Guides Book Company
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Edition: Third Edition
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Format: Paperback
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Pages: 224
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Collecting Sites: 90
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Includes: GPS Coordinates, Maps & Full-Color Photographs
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Language: English
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Subject: Oregon Rockhounding, Gemstones & Mineral Collecting (mountaineers.org)
What's Included
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know Oregon is one of the finest destinations in North America for rockhounding and gemstone collecting. Gem Trails of Oregon provides the maps, directions, and expert knowledge needed to discover the state's famous thundereggs, sunstones, agates, obsidian, and countless other mineral treasures. Whether you're planning your first rockhounding trip or adding new collecting sites to your bucket list, this trusted field guide is an essential addition to your outdoor library.
From pine-covered mountains to barren deserts and coastal beaches, this completely revised edition features over 100 of Oregon's best rock, mineral and fossil collecting sites-included 40 completely new location.
Site features include...
- Detailed maps
- Descriptive text and photos
- New GPS coordinates
- Road difficulty ratings
- Best collecting season
- Tools required
- Nearby camping and local attractions
