(Note: site has changed from Swift Creek to Saddle Mtn on this date due to high water.) On Sat. March 29th we are now going to Saddle Mtn north of Mattawa. Announcements went out by e-mail last week. We’ll try Swift Creek later this year in October. Roger Danneman ( roger.danneman@gmail.com ; 425-228-8781 or 425-757-3506 […]
Category: Past Field Trips
April 19th 2025 Field Trip To Saddle Mtn (petrified wood)
On Sat April 19th 2025, 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 4th 2025 Field Trip to First Creek (agate, crystals, geodes)
Note: the date for this trip has changed to Sunday May 4th (from Sat May 3rd). On Sunday May 4th 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 […]
May 17th 2025 Field Trip To Biggs/Rufus, Oregon (Jasper, Agate)
On May 17th, 2025, 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 […]
June 7th, 2025 Field Trip to Little Naches (thunder eggs, lily pad jasper, leaf fossils)
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 […]
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 & Yellow Hill
On Sept 26-28th we are planning a group campout at the Teanaway River Campground. Due to the Labor Mtn fire closures, the field trip has been changed from Red Top to Yellow Hill. Teanaway Campground – 1160 W Fork Teanaway Rd, Cle Elum, WA 98922 Discover Pass required for any vehicle entering the campground. Let […]
Oct 18th 2025 Field Trip has been changed to Swift Creek / Baker Lake
Due to early mountain snows our Oct. 18th, 2025 field trip will be to Swift Creek / Baker Lake for Baker Blue Agates, Jasper, and Gneiss (not Crystal Mtn). Meeting spot is 10:00 AM at the Swift Creek Bridge on the Baker Lake Road (NF-11). https://maps.app.goo.gl/tpGV5DR69fEgMmxt7 Details have been sent to my e-mail distribution list. […]