On June 11th, 2022, 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. Meet 8:00AM at the Enumclaw Ranger Station. Group leaves promptly at 8:15. Update – June […]
Category: Past Field Trips
July 17th (Sun) 2022 Field Trip to Greenwater (agate, jasper, common opal)
On July 17th 2022, (note this is a Sunday; picnic is on July 16th) we are going up to the Greenwater area near Mt. Rainier for Black Agate, Jasper, 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. Meet at […]
Oct 15th 2022 Field Trip to Red Top (agate, jasper, and crystal)
On Oct. 15th, 2022, we’ll be going to Red Top for agate, jasper, and crystal geodes. There are two options from the same road where we park: 1). Our dig site for agate/jasper close to the road but up steep embankment, or 2). A 4/10 mile hike up Indian Creek Trail to the meadow just […]
Nov 12th 2022 Field Trip to First Creek (agate, crystals, geodes)
On Nov. 12th 2022, 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 […]
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CMS March 20th 2021 Field Trip to Baker Lake / Swift Creek (agate, jasper, jade)
On March 20th, 2021, we will be going to the Baker Lake area for agate, jasper, and jade. Meet 9:45 AM at Sedro Woolley Forest Service Office. Directions: From I-5, go past Mt. Vernon and take exit 232 Cook Rd to Sedro Woolley. Go through about 3 roundabouts. Forest Service Office is on left side […]
CMS April 24th 2021 Field Trip To Saddle Mtn (petrified wood)
On April 24th 2021, we will be going to Saddle Mountain for Petrified Wood. Meet at the Shell Station 9:45, 723 Government Road, Mattawa, WA 99349. Rest room tip – Lepricon Grocery prior to arriving at the Shell station. Group will leave promptly from Shell Station at 10:00 AM. From Renton, it’s approx. a 3 […]
CMS May 15th 2021 Field Trip to First Creek (agate, crystals, geodes)
On May 15th 2021, 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 […]
CMS June 12th, 2021 field trip to Little Naches (thunder eggs, lily pad jasper, leaf fossils)
On June 12th, 2021, 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. Meet 8:00AM at the Enumclaw Ranger Station. Group leaves promptly at 8:15. (Note: this was […]
CMS July 17th 2021 Fieldtrip To Greenwater (agate, jasper, common opal)
On July 17th 2021, we are going up to the Greenwater area for Black Agate, Jasper, Opal and Petrified Wood. Bring digging and hard rock tools. We’ll visit multiple sites which are next to the road, so no hike involved. Meet at 8:45 at the Enumclaw Ranger Station. Group leaves promptly at 9:00. We’ll first […]