A simple and convenient guide to agates found along the Pacific Coast of California, Oregon, and Washington. Photographs and descriptions are organized by rocks/minerals, then by appearance, for quick and easy identification.

Illustrated throughout with photographs of these wonderfully colourful minerals. Accompanied by a text from a well-known expert in the field, the book includes both a detailed introduction to the geology of agates and a comprehensive guide to the agates of the world.

This book takes a detailed look at the best places to search for agates along the Oregon Coast. The Oregon Coast spans 363 miles, all public land, and free for all to explore. Hidden amongst the sand and rocks are natural hidden treasures, but you have to know where to find them.This complete guide to 40 of the best agate hunting sites in Oregon holds nothing back. A beginner who has never visited Oregon will get as much from this text as an experienced beachcomber.Secret spots, safety guides, tips and tricks, dozens of color photos and detailed site maps will guide you through safe fun for everyone from the solo adventurer to the family looking to make some memories.

Agate are beautiful translucent stones that come in a variety of different colors. Clear, white, grey, amber, orange, and even dark red and purple agates can be found if you know where to look. These natural treasures can be found all across the beaches of Western Washington. This book takes a look at my favorite beaches for agate hunting along the Pacific Coast and Puget Sound. You'll also learn about the best places to find jaspers, marine fossils, sea glass, shells, sand dollars and other fun beach treasures. We'll even teach you how to polish your beach stones in a rock tumbler to shine them up and bring out their natural beauty. Safety advice, tips and tricks, dozens of color photos and detailed site maps will guide you on the hunt. From the solo adventurer to the family looking to make some memories, this book will get you started on your next rockhounding adventure.

This book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Washington, with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to look for and to identify what you’ve found. Information on clubs, rock shops, museums, and special attractions are provided. Rockhounding Washington is a must-have for anyone interested in collecting their own minerals, gems, and fossils in the region.

Focusing on rocks and minerals of California, Oregon, and Washington's Pacific Coast, this tabbed booklet features detailed photographs, organized by rocks/minerals and then by general appearance, to help readers quickly and easily identify the rocks and minerals they find.

Rocks, Minerals, and Geology of the Pacific Northwest highlights100 rocks, minerals, and fossil types found in Oregon and Washington. Each entry has color photography that shows a range of possibilities in appearance and a description of the defining physical properties and textures. Lists of minerals organized by other physical properties like habit, hardness, and cleavage are included. Rocks, Minerals, and Geology of the Pacific Northwest also includes 40 landscape features viewable along trails in Washington and Oregon that will empower hikers to make observations and interpretations about how these features came to be. The essential reference for rockhounds, hikers, climbers, and geology enthusiasts More than 400 photographs, illustrations, tables, and maps showcase and explain everything from minuscule crystals to planetary tectonics Interprets the histories of dominant landscape features along regional hiking trails Profiles more than 100 minerals and rocks in detailed entries with photos, descriptions, identification graphics, and mini indexes Covers the geologic composition and 13 physiographic regions of Washington and Oregon