On Aug 21st, 2021, we are going south to Salmon Creek for Carnelian agate and jasper.  We’ll be working in a stream, so waders or shorts and water shoes recommended. Meet at 9:45 at the Shell Station exit 63 off of I-5 south and Hwy 505 (642 State Hwy 505, Winlock, WA).  Group leaves promptly […]

On Sept. 11th, 2021, we’ll be going to Red Top for agate, jasper, and crystal geodes. Meet 9:30 AM at the Cle Elum Safeway around the gas pumps (I-90 Exit 84, 804 W 1st St, Cle Elum, WA 98922).   Group leaves promptly at 9:45.  Bring dig tools.  The meeting spot is about 1 1/2  hour […]

On Oct. 16th, 2021, 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, or 2). A 4/10 mile hike up Indian Creek Trail to the meadow just below the agate beds […]

I cancelled this trip on the Thursday before it, but then on the next day I reinstated it.  Read the Field Trip Report for more info. outing is cancelled due to weather concerns.  Notifications went out by e-mail on Nov.11 to those who expressed interest.  Will be rescheduled if we have favorable weather in Dec.  […]

The Hwy 410 closure is said to be in effect for weeks, so I’m changing the Little Naches trip to Oct. 24th. However, the Oct. 3rd weekend weather is forecasted to be very nice, so I still want to do a trip then.  I’ve decided to lead a trip back to Red Top. There are […]

Originally the plan was to go to Red Top on June 13th, but the area has been closed down for the past 3 weeks due to police activity (fugitive manhunt).  So now we’ll be going to Saddle Mtn which is the trip I had to cancel in April.   There is no hike involved here.  […]

On March 21st, 2020, 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 […]

Due to the Governor’s Stay At Home order, this field trip is cancelled. We will hopefully be able to resume field trips in May with the May 16th trip to First Creek. Original text – On April 18th 2020, we will be going to Saddle Mountain for Petrified Wood. Meet at the Shell Station 9:45, […]

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Families that have quarantined together can carpool together. All others must travel individually. When searching for material families can search together but individuals must maintain a distance of 6 ft from each other. On May 16th 2020, we will be going to First Creek which is east of Cle Elum and part of […]

On July 18th 2020, 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 […]