Aug 11th 2018 – Salmon Creek for agate and jasper. This locale is known for Carnelian agate and red/orange jasper. Also what some folks believe are coprolites (Petrified Dino Poop – makes for interesting conversation anyway). There are 3 locations here that have yielded agate in the past, but it takes some digging and […]
Category: Past Field Trips
CMS July 14th, 2018 Fieldtrip
July 14th 2018 – I decided since I’m going to miss the July 21st trip, and since this is such a good site for agate material, I’m going to lead a group there on July 14th. This is the west side of Red Top mountain north of Cle Elum. There is no hike involved, […]
CMS June 2018 Fieldtrip
June 9th 2018 – We are planning to go up to Government Meadows in the upper Greenwater area. I know this is not the regular 3rd Sat. of the month trip, but this is again a joint venture with the Puyallup Valley Club and it sounds like Tony will be joining us with his expertise. […]
CMS May 2018 Field Trip
May 19th, 2018 – Green Water Meet 8:45 AM at Enumclaw Ranger Station, 450 Roosevelt Ave. E, Enumclaw Group will leave promptly from the meeting point at 9:00 AM so don’t be late! From Renton, it’s about a 45 minute drive (30 miles) to Enumclaw. Green Water is further SE up Hwy 410. Agates and […]
CMS April 2018 Field Trip
April 21st, 2018 – Saddle Mountain Meet at the Shell Station, 723 Government Road, Mattawa, WA 99349 Group will leave promptly from the meeting point at 10:00 AM so don’t be late! From Renton, it’s approx. a 3 hr drive (155 miles). Petrified Wood – Bring digging and hard rock tools, buckets, and sturdy shoes. […]
CMS March 2018 Field Trip
CMS March 2018 Field Trip This is an update from our March Newsletter. March 17th, 2018 – Mayfield Dam Meet Mayfield Grocery Store (aka J J Berry) 3429 US-12, Mossyrock, WA. The group will leave promptly at 10 am so don’t be late! From Renton it is approximately a 2 hour drive (105 miles) to […]
November 18, 2017 Field Trip – Mayfield Dam Area
November 18, 2017 Field Trip – Mayfield Dam Area We will be looking for a beautiful blue and gray agate or red and gray agate with white speckles. If you recall at our meeting in September, Tony had a sample of the blue/white rock that he had cut and polished. It was really beautiful. Meet […]
October 21, 2017 Field Trip Clipper Mine
October 21, 2017 Field Trip – Clipper Mine We will be exploring the tailings pile of the abandoned Clipper Mine out past Carbonado in Pierce County. We will be looking for Copper, Azurite and Chrysacolla. Meet at the Rosie’s IGA Market (closed) behind the Chevron Station, 29393 WA-410, Buckley, WA 98321 Our Field trip guide […]
September Field Trip Update!
If you are planning on attending the September field trip please check for the latest status under “Club Field Trips” tab then “CMS Upcoming Field Trips”. There are wildfires on Highway 410/Chinook Pass.
September 16, 2017 Field Trip Canceled
September Field Trip: Sept 16, 2017 9/11/2017 Update: WILDFIRE ON CHINOOK PASS. Field trip has been cancelled do to the continuing fire. Even if the road opens by Saturday we can’t go rock hunting in ash and smoke. Plan on joining us on our field trip in October. It’s a fun trip to the Clipper […]