jasper and a whole lotta fossils. Hunting for treasures in these deposits is known as rockhounding. Rockhounding can quickly become an unexpected passion once you uncover the vibrant gems that ...

jasper, or even the occasional garnet. With its rolling surf, sandy beaches, and sun-soaked cliffs, Crystal Cove is the perfect spot for those who love to mix their rockhounding with a bit of ...

An easy activity for kids, rockhounding is also a fun outdoor adventure that could ignite an interest in geology and other STEAM disciplines. Jasper is often red because of its iron content.

Jasper is a hard rock that is flaked easily ... "You just keep working it down," says Kloth, who notes that rockhounding is a wonderful family activity. Says his wife, Irene: "For me, I'm a ...

Jasper geode, from Green Mountain near Kalama. Photo courtesy C. Harris, WA Department of Fish and Wildlife. You are expected to know the regulations for rockhounding in a specific area before ...

Yet, as I recently rediscovered, rockhounding — that funny term for folks who like to "sniff out" amazing natural specimens born from the Earth's crust — is alive and well in the Inland Northwest.