On Sat Feb 22nd, 2025, we will be going to the Mt. Baker area for Dunite. I’m thinking just to meet at Ol One Lane Bridge on the middle fork of the Nooksack River. Dunite is a “jade like” green rock. It’s prevalent in the river rock and easy to collect. Primarily comprised of olivine. […]
Category: Field trip
Collecting trips organized by CMS
March 29th 2025 Field Trip to Mt. Baker area (Agate, Gneiss, Jasper)
On Sat. March 29th, 2025, we will be going to the Swift Creek / Mt. Baker area for agate, gneiss, and jasper. This will be at the Swift Creek Bridge and Baker Lake gravel beds. Details will be sent via e-mail to my distribution list 1 week prior to trip. Roger Danneman ( roger.danneman@gmail.com ; […]
April 19th 2025 Field Trip To Saddle Mtn (petrified wood)
On Sat April 19th 2025, we will be going to Saddle Mountain for Petrified Wood. Meet at the Lep-Re-Con Harvest Grocery parking lot at 9:45, 102 Brian Ave, Mattawa, WA 99349. This is on the right side as you’re entering Mattawa. I like this meeting spot because they have a public restroom and we don’t […]
May 3rd 2025 Field Trip to First Creek (agate, crystals, geodes)
On May 3rd 2025, we will be going to First Creek which is east of Cle Elum and part of the Teanaway formation. Meet 9:30 AM in the Cle Elum Safeway parking lot near the gas pumps (exit 84 – 702 W 1st St, Cle Elum), about 1.5 hour drive from Renton. We’ll leave there […]
May 17th 2025 Field Trip To Biggs/Rufus, Oregon (Jasper, Agate)
On May 17th, 2025, we have scheduled a trip on private property near Rufus, Oregon for Biggs Jasper/Agate. This trip will be led by the owner of Sherman County Rocks rock shop and we need to pay by the pound for what we collect/keep. $5/pound for Beers Mtn jasper. $2/pound for China Hollow jasper/agate piled […]
June 7th, 2025 Field Trip to Little Naches (thunder eggs, lily pad jasper, leaf fossils)
On June 7th, 2025, we’re going over Chinook Pass to Little Naches for Thunder Eggs, Lilypad Jasper, and Leaf Fossils. The Thunder Egg dig site involves a ~1/2-mile hike, but the other two sites are next to the road. Meeting site will be on the road in front of Little Naches campground (Hwy 410 and […]
June 28-29th, 2025 CMS Rock, Gem, and Jewelry Show – Kent Commons
June 28-29th, 2025, is our annual Gem, Rock, and Jewelry Show at Kent Commons 525 Fourth Ave. N Kent, WA Setup will be on Friday June 27th. Volunteers needed. Great deals and lots of fun.
July 12th 2025 Field Trip to Greenwater (agate, jasper, common opal)
On July 12th 2025, we are going up to the Greenwater area near Mt. Rainier for Black Agate, Jasper, Common Opal and Petrified Wood. Bring dig and hard rock tools. We’ll visit multiple sites which are next to the road, so no hike involved. Details to be e-mailed Roger Danneman (roger.danneman@gmail.com 425-228-8781 or 425-757-3506).
July 19th 2025 Field Trip to Crystal Mtn – Ellensburg (agate, jasper, geodes)
On July 19th, 2025 we’ll be going to Crystal Mtn near Ellensburg for agate, jasper, crystal, & geodes. Contact me for updates if planning to attend. Details to be e-mailed. Roger Danneman (roger.danneman@gmail.com hm # 425-228-8781 or cell # 425-757-3506).
Sept 6th 2025 Field Trip to Frost Mtn south of Cle Elum (Tahoma agate/jasper/crystal)
On Sept. 6th, 2025, we’ll be going to Frost Mtn south of Cle Elum for Tahoma agate, jasper, geodes, and formations of crystal. This is a 3/4 mile hike up incline but most of the way on good roadbed. Details will be e-mailed to my distribution list. Roger Danneman (roger.danneman@gmail.com hm # 425-228-8781 or cell […]