On Sept. 12th, 2026, 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 at least one week before trip. Roger Danneman […]
Category: Field trip
Collecting trips organized by CMS
Sept 25, 26, 27th 2026 Field Trip and campout at Teanaway & Red Top
On Sept 25-27th we are planning a group campout at the Teanaway River Campground with a field trip to Red Top. 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 17th 2026 Field Trip to Crystal Mtn – Ellensburg (agate, jasper, geodes)
On Oct 17th, 2026 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).
Nov 7th 2026 Field Trip to First Creek (agate, crystals, geodes)
On Sat Nov 7th 2026, 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 […]
2026 Field Trips will be posted here by Feb. 1st 2026
Check back here on Feb 1st or later to see scheduled trips for 2026. Roger Danneman (roger.danneman@gmail.com 425-228-8781 or 425-757-3506 cell).
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 […]
Visit the CMS YouTube Channel!
Thanks to Roger Danneman we now have a YouTube Chanel Check out the CMS YouTube Channel link in the top menu or click the link below. Thanks Roger! CMS YouTube Channel
Keep Checking Here for Future Field Trips
Keep checking here for future field trips. Roger Danneman (roger.danneman@gmail.com 425-228-8781 or cell # 425-757-3506). ———————————————————————————————————————