On April 20th 2024, 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 […]
Category: Field trip
Collecting trips organized by CMS
April 21st (Sunday) 2024 Field Trip To Saddle Mtn (petrified wood)
On Sunday April 21st 2024, 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 […]
April 28th (Sunday) 2024 Field Trip To Saddle Mtn (petrified wood)
On Sunday April 28th 2024, 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 11th 2024 Field Trip to First Creek (agate, crystals, geodes)
On May 11th 2024, 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 19th 2024 (Sunday) Field Trip to First Creek (agate, crystals, geodes)
On May 19th 2024, we will be going to First Creek which is east of Cle Elum and part of the Teanaway formation. More info later. Loren leading. Agates, Jasper, Geodes, and Crystal – Bring digging and hard rock tools, buckets, and sturdy shoes. Appropriate clothing for weather, lunch, drinking water and snacks. Bug spray […]
June 8th, 2024 Field Trip to Little Naches (thunder eggs, lily pad jasper, leaf fossils)
On June 8th, 2024, 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. We’ll drive over […]
June 15th, 2024 Field Trip to Red Top (agate, jasper, geode fragments)
On June 15th, 2024, we’re going over to Red Top for agate, jasper, and geodes/fragments. More info later. Loren leading.
June 29-30th, 2024 CMS Rock, Gem, and Jewelry Show – Kent Commons
June 29-30th, 2024, is our annual Gem, Rock, and Jewelry Show. This year our venue is at Kent Commons 525 Fourth Ave. N Kent, WA
July 13th 2024 Field Trip to Greenwater (agate, jasper, common opal)
On July 13th 2024, 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 8:45 at the Enumclaw Ranger Station. Group leaves promptly at […]
Sept 14th 2024 Field Trip to Frost Mtn south of Cle Elum (Tahoma agate/jasper/crystal)
On Sept. 14th, 2024, we’ll be going to Frost Mtn south of Cle Elum for Tahoma agate, jasper, geodes, and formations of crystal. Meet 9:30 AM near Safeway gas pumps in Cle Elum. Group leaves at 9:45. Bring dig and hard rock tools. This site requires a 3/4 mile hike up incline. There are DOT […]