Saddle Mountains is a 30-mile long anticline ridge located in Mattawa, central Washington. The remote rocky hills are covered only by wild sagebrush and sparse blue wheatgrass. Rising at 2700 feet, the mountains overlook the vast desert countryside and the last few miles of free-flowing beautiful Columbia River. Lying on top of these rugged hills […]
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Digging Crystals at Hansen Creek – Only 1 Hour from Seattle
Washington is known for its diverse geology and the abundance of crystals, fossils, and petrified wood. One such fantastic site is only a few minutes drive from Seattle. Hansen Creek trail is located in the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest just west of Snoqualmie Pass on Humpback Mountain. It’s a perfect location for adventurers who […]
6 of the Best Washington Beaches to Hunt for Agates & Sea Glass
Agates are semi-precious gemstones found throughout most of the world. The Pacific Northwest is one place that has an abundance of them, particularly along the beach. They come in different shapes, color, banding, and opacity, and are typically the most beautiful and prized out of all the beautiful stones found on a beach. Agates naturally […]
Rockhounding in Washington State – Jade, Agates, Quartz and More!
Washington was a hotbed of volcanic activity in the Cascade Mountains not so long ago. While this is an interesting bit of geology for just about anyone, it has particular importance for rockhounds seeking gemstones and fossils. Volcanic activity quite often seeds an amazing amount of material which is good for collecting, cutting, and anything […]