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Washington

Lake Wenatchee (WA R3 Site 40)

by JessiJune 1, 2010 Gem Trails by State

Directions: I was apprehensive about finding this site easily, but I was pleasantly surprised when I realized how accessable it was (mind you that I did have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, which isn’t necessary, but there were some big potholes on the drive up that could give a low-clearance car some issues). The viewpoint at [...]

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Ginko Petrified Forest (WA Site 44)

by JerryMay 3, 2010 Gem Trails by State

Directions: This is a well known state park outside the town of Vantage off I-90.
Google Map
Date: May 2010
Notes: If you’re in the area, this is a must stop. The collections and displays in the interpretive center are wonderful and there is a great variety of logs around the center. One of the few Ginko [...]

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Saddle Mountains (WA Site 45)

by JerryMay 3, 2010 Gem Trails by State

Directions: Garret’s directions and map are accurate. We were with a long time Saddle Mountain digger who showed us several additional digs beyond those Garret describes. Note that digging is not allowed in some posted areas.
Google Map
Date: May 2010
Notes: We visited this site as a field trip with our club, Central Oregon Rock Collectors. It [...]

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