
Walker Valley Geode Site
Volcanic breccia near Walker Valley in the North Cascades foothills has produced quartz-lined geodes prized by local clubs.
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Use this page as your Washington rockhounding map — Washington has 409 rockhounding sites in our directory, including 6 quartz & crystals, 28 agate & jasper, 5 geodes, 3 gemstones, 147 fossils. Use rockhounding sites near me for live distance sorting or browse by city.
Washington highlights include Walker Valley geodes, Ellensburg blue agate lore, and Cascade pegmatite/creek sites. Our map lists 409 destinations — wet winters close forest roads; late summer is the practical window for many USFS approaches.
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Volcanic breccia near Walker Valley in the North Cascades foothills has produced quartz-lined geodes prized by local clubs.
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Rare blue agate nodules occur in basalt flows around Ellensburg, making the area a sought-after destination for Pacific Northwest collectors.
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Forest roads near Hansen Creek in the Cascades access pegmatite zones where blue-green amazonite and smoky quartz crystals weather out of decomposed granite.
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Red Top Mountain and nearby Teanaway country are famed for carnelian agate nodules in andesite flows north of Cle Elum.
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48-55 Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Garnet, Gold, Malachite.
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A close up of some of the garnets in the boulder. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for gem crystals, beryl, tourmaline and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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A piece of petrified wood that I found in Lewis County is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for fossils, trilobites, dinosaur bone and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Aaron is a documented mineral site in King, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Aberdeen is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Flower Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Ackerlund Prospect, Ackerlund Farm is a known mineral occurrence in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Fossil collection site in the Addy Quartzite, Stevens County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Aeneas is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Akishin Claim is a mineral prospect in King, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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American Rand is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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American River is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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ape cave is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Apex is a historic mining site in Chelan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site, San Juan County, Washington. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Aztec Claim is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Iron, Malachite.
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Bald Butte is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Smoky Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Bald Mountain Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Ball Eagle Prospect is a mineral prospect in Kittitas, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Nickel.
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Fossil collection site in the Barnes Island, Washington. Environment: submarine fan. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Beacon Rock is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Bell and Crown is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Bickleton is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Jasper, Opalized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Big Dome Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Kittitas, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Billygoat is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Black Jack Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Skamania, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site, Pacific County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Blewett Camp is a historic mining site in Chelan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Chromite, Cinnabar, Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver.
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Blinn is a historic mining site in Chelan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Blue Bird is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Nickel.
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Blue Bonnet is a mineral prospect in Kittitas, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Nickel.
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Fossil collection site in the Latah, Washington. Environment: lacustrine - small. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Bridgeport is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Jadeite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Brooks is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Brush Prairie is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Burn Creek is a mineral prospect in King, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chromite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Malachite, Nickel.
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Cairn Hope Peak is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Petrified wood, Opalized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Caledonia is a mineral prospect in Chelan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Camas is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Campbell is a mineral prospect in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Carl Sanstrom is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Cascade is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Cathedral Peak is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Wolframite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site, Island County, Washington. Environment: paralic indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Centralia is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jasper, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Century 21 is a known mineral occurrence in Chelan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Nickel.
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Chattaroy is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Garnet, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site, Spokane County, Washington. Environment: loess. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Chewelah Consolidated is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Chinook is a known mineral occurrence in Yakima, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Clarkston is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Clay City is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Amethyst. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cle Elum is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Blue Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cleveland Mine is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Columbia River is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Columbian mammoth is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Comstock is a known mineral occurrence in Ferry, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Consolidated is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Copper King Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Chalcopyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Covada is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Stibnite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Crescent Beach is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Chert, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Pysht, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Dad, mom, and me inside Gardner Cave in summer 2012. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Darrington is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Daybreak Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Autunite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Latah, Spokane County, Washington. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Latah, Washington. Environment: lacustrine - small. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Deer Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Denny Mt. is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Rock crystal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Dolphin is a known mineral occurrence in Kittitas, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Dot Island is a known mineral occurrence in Skagit, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Soapstone.
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Doty is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jasper, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Dry Falls in 2012 is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Dungeness is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Orbicular Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Humptulips, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Makah, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Edna R is a mineral prospect in Kittitas, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site, Douglas County, Washington. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Electric Point is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Elizabeth Gold Hill is a mineral prospect in Yakima, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Elk is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
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Ellensburg is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Geodes. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Rare blue agate nodules occur in basalt flows around Ellensburg, making the area a sought-after destination for Pacific Northwest collectors.
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Empire Claims is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Eureka is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Ewell is a mineral prospect in Kittitas, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Family is a mineral prospect in Kittitas, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site, Snohomish County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Florence Rae is a historic mining site in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Chromite, Copper, Galena, Gold, Nickel, Silver.
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Flusey-Hoopala is a mineral prospect in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Forest Hope is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cinnabar, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site, Wahkiakum County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Pacific County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Frick Tungsten is a mineral prospect in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Frisco Standard is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Galena Hill is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Glacial Lake Missoula & the Flood Path is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Goat Creek is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Golconda Mine is a mineral prospect in Skamania, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Gold Bar is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Gold Coin - Hardtack Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Gold Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Gold Hill is a mineral prospect in Yakima, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Gold Mountain is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Gold Mountain Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in King, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Grand Coulee is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Opalized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Granite Falls is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Great Northern Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Whatcom, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Green Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Gubser Mine is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Hamilton is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Hematite, Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Hanks is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Forest roads near Hansen Creek in the Cascades access pegmatite zones where blue-green amazonite and smoky quartz crystals weather out of decomposed granite.
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Hansen Creek Opal Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Mixed minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Harley is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Hidden Treasure is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Holden Mine is a historic mining site in Chelan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Molybdenite, Nickel, Pyrite.
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Homestake is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Hoodoo Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Cassiterite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold.
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Horse Heaven Hills is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Opalized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Horseshoe Basin district is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Chalcopyrite, Galena. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Hubbard is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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I visited Stonerose in 2012 and found a rare specimen. The museum kept one half. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Iias Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Kittitas, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Iron, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Imperial is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Imperial Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Independence is a mineral prospect in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Index Gold is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Iowa Claims is a historic mining site in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Molybdenite, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Issaquah is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Jackpot Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Iron, Malachite.
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Jackson is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Jay Hawker is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Jennie is a known mineral occurrence in Ferry, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Jerry's Rock Shop is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Justin is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cinnabar, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Kaaba-Texas is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Kalaloch is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Kelly Camp is a mineral prospect in Ferry, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Iron, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Kelsey is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Kelso is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Klickitat River is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site, Pacific County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Pacific County, Washington. Environment: basinal (carbonate). Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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La Push is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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La Sota Mine is a mineral prospect in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Crescent, Lewis County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Crescent, Lewis County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Astoria, Pacific County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Pysht, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Pysht, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Makah, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Lake Crescent is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Lakeview Property is a known mineral occurrence in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Lancaster is a known mineral occurrence in Ferry, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Last Hope Group is a known mineral occurrence in Skamania, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Layser cave is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Lead Horse Claim is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Lebam is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agatized fossil shells, Chalcedony. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Liberty is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Lincoln Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Little Chief Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site, Lewis County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Little Frank is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Little Giant is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Little Noisy is a known mineral occurrence in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Little Noisy Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, San Juan County, Washington. Environment: reef, buildup or bioherm. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, San Juan County, Washington. Environment: reef, buildup or bioherm. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, San Juan County, Washington. Environment: reef, buildup or bioherm. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, San Juan County, Washington. Environment: reef, buildup or bioherm. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Locality 14 is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Barite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite.
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Lone Pine Mine is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Long Beach is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Lucas Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jasper, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Lucky Four is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Lyle is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Lyman Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mabton is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Petrified wood, Opalized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mackinaw is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Magma is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Mammoth Copper is a mineral prospect in Asotin, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: pond. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Marcus is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Margaret is a mineral prospect in Skamania, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Mary Ann Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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maryhill museum is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Mattawa is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Opalized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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McCoy Farm near Adna is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Carnelian, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Me - at age 12 - hiking near the Johnston Ridge Observatory with the volcano in the background is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Me (center) with two of my rockhounding buddies finiding agates in SW Washington. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for agate, jasper, chalcedony and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Me and the meteorite specimen at the Pacific Science Center in 2012 is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Me at the Ginkgo Petrified Forest is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for fossils, trilobites, dinosaur bone and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Melrose is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Meridian is a known mineral occurrence in Chelan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Nickel.
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Metaline Falls is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Smithsonite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Methow is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Stibnite, Chalcopyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Middle Fork Teanaway River is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony Geodes. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Middleport is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Milwaukee Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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mima mounds is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Mineral Mines is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Miners Queen is a mineral prospect in Skamania, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Moclips is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Molly is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Mom and me with some amber specimens (they're small). is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Mondovi is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Opal, Fire Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Money Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Monte Cristo is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Arsenic, Arsenopyrite, Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Melaconite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Realgar, Scorodite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Monterey is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron.
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Moses Coulee is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Opalized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mount Phelps is a mineral prospect in King, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Mt St Helens VC is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Mt. Adams is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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My cousin Ella, my grandmother, and me at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park in 2010. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for placer gold, pyrite, black sand and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Myrtle C. is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cinnabar, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Astoria, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Hoko River, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Nespelem to Coulee Dam is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Nesta Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Nevada Claim is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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New Find is a known mineral occurrence in Yakima, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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New Hope is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Newaukum River gravels is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Geodes, Nodules. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Newport is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Amethyst. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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North Pole is a known mineral occurrence in Chelan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Cinnabar, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Number One Claims is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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O.K. is a mineral prospect in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Ocean Park is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Olympic NP is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Opalite specimen from my collection. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Oriole is a known mineral occurrence in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Oroville - Nighthawk is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Osoyoos Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Copper minerals, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Ozette River is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Panama is a known mineral occurrence in Ferry, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Pasayten Wilderness is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Pe Ell is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jasper, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Peacock Claim is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Barite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Peterson-Nelson Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Whatcom, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Petrified Forest State Park is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Opalized wood, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Polar Star Mine is a mineral prospect in Skamania, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Pomeroy is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Gries Ranch, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Jefferson County, Washington. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, King County, Washington. Environment: crevasse splay. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Pullman is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Fire Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Clallam, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Quartz & Pyrite specimen from Spruce Ridge. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for quartz crystals, calcite and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Queen Anne is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Queets is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Chert, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site, Jefferson County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Rattlesnake Mt. is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Petrified wood, Opalized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site, Pacific County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Astoria, Pacific County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Red Cloud is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Red Top Mountain and nearby Teanaway country are famed for carnelian agate nodules in andesite flows north of Cle Elum.
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Red Top Mt. and Teanaway Ridge is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Blue Agate Geodes. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Ringold is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Rustler is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Rustler Cu-Mo Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Molybdenite.
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Sacheen Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Sampson is a mineral prospect in Skamania, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron.
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Sappho is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Orbicular Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Saturday Night-Sunday Morning is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Fossil collection site in the Makah, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Pysht, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Several of the mounds are visible behind me. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Shi Shi Beach is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold, Iridosmine, Platinum. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Silver Creek is a mineral prospect in Skamania, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver.
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Silver Hill is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Cassiterite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Silver Horseshoe is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Silver Horshoe is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Silver King is a mineral prospect in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Silver King Group is a mineral prospect in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Silver Queen is a known mineral occurrence in Skagit, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Skippy and Queen Bess Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Pend Oreille, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Snake River is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Snoqualmie Falls is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Soap Lake in 2012. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Sol Duc River is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agate, Chert, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Some Oligocene era concretions weathering out of the siltstone. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Spokane, Washington is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Mixed minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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St. Louis and Jackson is a known mineral occurrence in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Steele is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Sultan is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Summit is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Clallam, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Sunrise Prospect is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Bismuth, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold.
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Superior Copper is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Talisman is a known mineral occurrence in Ferry, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Bismuth, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold.
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Fossil collection site in the Ringold, Adams County, Washington. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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That's me at Saddle Mountain in 2009 with a piece of petrified wood that I found. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for fossils, trilobites, dinosaur bone and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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That's me in 2012 at the museum is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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That's me in spring 2012 searching for fossil concretions with mom and grandma. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for fossils, trilobites, dinosaur bone and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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That's me inside the actual Blue Lake Rhino cave in 2012. The climb to the cave is very dangerous. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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The Blue Lake Rhino Cave is located on the basalt cliff wall behind me (2012). is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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The fossil collecting site at Stonerose in Republic, Washington is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for fossils, trilobites, dinosaur bone and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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This is a picture of a tree cast that I took. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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This is dad and me inside one of the tree casts. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Thistle Group is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Thunder Creek District is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Silver. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Toledo is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Geodes, Nodules. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Triune is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Tunk Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Blue Corundum, Pink Corundum, Thulite, Plagioclase. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fossil collection site in the Pysht, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Twin River, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Blakeley, Snohomish County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Blakeley, Snohomish County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Blakeley, King County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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United Treasure is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site, Pacific County, Washington. Environment: deep-water indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Clallam, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Jefferson County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Jefferson County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Jefferson County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Jefferson County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Mesaverde, Chehalis County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Tejon, Lewis County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Cowlitz County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Cowlitz County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Wahkiakum County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Wahkiakum County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Pacific County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Jefferson County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Jefferson County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Clallam, Clallam County, Washington. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Cowlitz County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Clallam County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Thurston County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cowlitz, Lewis County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cowlitz, Lewis County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cowlitz, Lewis County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Jefferson County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Kittitas County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Walla Walla County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Walla Walla County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cowlitz, Cowlitz County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Cowlitz, Lewis County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site, Grays Harbor County County, Washington. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Humptulips, Washington. Environment: basinal (carbonate). Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Verona Prospect is a mineral prospect in Whatcom, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Visiting the Museum in 2012 is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Volcanic breccia near Walker Valley in the North Cascades foothills has produced quartz-lined geodes prized by local clubs.
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Warm Springs Group is a mineral prospect in Asotin, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite, Silver.
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Washougal is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Moss Agate, Amethyst. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Waterville is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Common Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Welman is a mineral prospect in Snohomish, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Fossil collection site, Washington. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Willapa Hills is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Agatized fossil shells. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Windfall is a known mineral occurrence in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Winslow is a mineral prospect in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Fossil collection site in the Chuckanut, Whatcom County, Washington. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Fossil collection site in the Chuckanut, Whatcom County, Washington. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Yakima is a known mineral occurrence in Okanogan, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Young America Mine is a historic mining site in Stevens, Washington, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Cassiterite, Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite.
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