Thundereggs are a prized geologic formation due to their beautiful cores contained within a rough outer layer. Similar to a geode, a thunderegg is a hollow rock which has been filled with mineral deposits. However, think of a thunderegg as a “geologic structure” and not an individual rock or mineral.It is the combination of rocks and minerals in the right circumstances that … [Read more...] about All About THUNDER EGGS (And Where To Find Them!)
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How To Find GEODES! The Ultimate Guide + (Fun Facts About Geodes)
It seems humans have been forever fascinated by geodes. Maybe it is our deep-seated pursuit of a hidden treasure, of which the geode caters to. Think of it, an unassuming rough rock that when opened up, reveals a hidden and hollow sphere of crystals within. The proverbial “diamond in the rough”.And they key to knowing where to find geodes, is to first understand exactly what … [Read more...] about How To Find GEODES! The Ultimate Guide + (Fun Facts About Geodes)
The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found In Oregon! (It’s Huge!)
The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found In Oregon: A Story of Riches to Poverty credit: Oregonlive.com Oregon is known for producing some seriously large gold nuggets. Some weighing in at well over 10 pounds each! Could you imagine pulling something that large out of a river? Something that size would be worth around $270,000! What would you do with it? Would you cash it in? … [Read more...] about The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found In Oregon! (It’s Huge!)
Fossil Hunting In Oregon: Where To Find (And Dig) Your Own Fossils
Fossil Hunting Oregon From the Coast Range, across the Willamette Valley and over the Cascades to the high desert of Central and Eastern Oregon, there are endless opportunities for digging fossils in Oregon. The reason I wanted to put this article together is to list some of the best places across Oregon where you can find your own fossils. Read More: A List Of … [Read more...] about Fossil Hunting In Oregon: Where To Find (And Dig) Your Own Fossils
Richardson Rock Ranch: Best Place In Oregon To Find Thundereggs
Richardson Rock Ranch: The Best Place In Oregon To Find Thundereggs Some of the thundereggs collected at Richardson Rock Ranch Over the last several years, I’ve been taking my son on a multi-day river canoe fishing and camping trip. We do it because that’s what he loves. This year my daughter turned 7, so now it’s her turn to start having her own special father/daughter … [Read more...] about Richardson Rock Ranch: Best Place In Oregon To Find Thundereggs
