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 […]
Category: Field trip
Collecting trips organized by CMS
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 […]
Sept 26, 27, 28th 2025 Field Trip and campout at Teanaway & Redtop
On Sept 26-28th we are planning a group campout at the Teanaway River Campgroup and field trip to Red Top Mtn. Teanaway Campground – 1160 W Fork Teanaway Rd, Cle Elum, WA 98922 Discover Pass required for any vehicle entering the campground. Let me know if you’re planning to camp and we’ll organize a dinner […]
Oct 18th 2025 Field Trip to Crystal Mtn – Ellensburg (agate, jasper, geodes)
On Oct. 18th, 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).
Oct 25th 2025 Field Trip to Mt. Baker area (Agate, Gneiss, Jasper)
On Oct 25th, 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 ; 425-228-8781 […]
Nov 8th 2025 Field Trip to First Creek (agate, crystals, geodes)
On Nov. 8th 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 […]
Rock Hound’s Code of Ethics
Rockhound’s Code of Ethics (WSMC) I will respect both private and public property and will do no collecting on privately owned land without permission from the owner. I will keep informed on all laws, regulations […]