From the monthly archives:

May 2010

Whiskey Run (OR R4, Site 81, GR)

by JerryMay 16, 2010 Gem Trails by State

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This site is spectacular! The creek runs right down by the beach access trail so you don’t have far to go once you park. After about an hour we had a nice collection of large to medium [...]

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Myrtle Creek (OR R4, Site 99 GR)

by JerryMay 16, 2010 Gem Trails by State

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This site is now closed to public access. At least by the route given in the book. The road to the gravel bar is posted as private property and no trespassing. There appears to be another [...]

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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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