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June 29, 2024 at 12:35 am #1218Jim SachetModerator
Add your ideas for where to go, plans and schedule/calendar for trips
July 3, 2024 at 2:02 am #1235Jack GrahamParticipantCascade Minerlogica Society
On Sept 14th 2024 Field Trip to Frost Mtn south of Cle Elum for Tahoma agate, jasper, geodes, and formations of crystal.
Meet 9:30 AM near Safeway gas pumps in Cle Elum. Group leaves at 9:45. Bring dig and hard rock tools. This site requires a 3/4 mile hike up incline. There are DOT restrooms at Snoqualmie Pass and Safeway.
For info, Roger Danneman (roger.danneman@gmail.com hm # 425-228-8781 or cell # 425-757-3506
July 3, 2024 at 1:21 pm #1236doug shankModeratorThere’s Tahoma agate up there? Thanks for the info.
July 3, 2024 at 2:09 pm #1237doug shankModeratorThe Washington State Mineral Council is sponsoring a field trip on July 20, 2024:
Location: Sweetwater
Time: 11:00 AM
Meet up at: Mansford Grange Hall, Darrington, WA (Darrington Rock & Gem Club Show)
Host: Darrington Rock & Gem Club
Material: travertine (A limestone consisting of a massive usually layered calcium carbonate (such as aragonite or calcite) formed by deposition from spring waters, especially from hot springs. Compare with tufa.)
September 4, 2024 at 11:31 pm #1250doug shankModeratorWAMS Olympia Field Trip
Who: club members and friends
Where: RICE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ROCKS & MINERALS (map), (museum website)
26385 NW GROVELAND DRIVE
HILLSBORO, OR 97124
503-647-2418
SUMMER HOURS: WED-SUN 10AM-5PM (April-Nov)
Meet-up location: Martin Way Park N Ride Lacey, WA (park and ride)
Transportation Options: You can choose to meet at the museum if you want to drive yourself. We plan to meet at the parking lot by 10:00 AM.
When: October 5, 2024 9:00 AM
Why: “The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals exists to engage, inspire, and educate on the wonder and complexity of our Earth.”
Museum Info: EMAIL: info@ricenorthwestmuseum.orgPRICES: $3 IF YOU HAVE AN EBT CARD AND VALID PHOTO ID.
FREE ADMISSION TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
ADULTS $18
SENIORS $15 (60+)
CHILDREN UP TO 5 YEARS OLD, FREE
STUDENTS $15
Points of contact:
SANDY SKILL
360-214-1364
DOUG SHANK
360-701-3769
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The Portland Regional Rock and Gem show will be happening on the same day if you would like to go it will be located at:
Westside Commons
Address:
801 NE 34th Ave
Hillsboro , OR 97124That’s about 5.5 miles from the Rice Museum and takes about 13 minutes to drive there.
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October 25, 2024 at 7:34 pm #1272doug shankModeratorField trip report:
Seven club members travelled down to Oregon to visit the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals on Saturday the 5th of October. Once there a few met up with some friends to enjoy the museum together. We had the great privilege of being guided through the museum by the Rice’s Granddaughter who was eager to explain the provenance and history of all the displays. My personal favorites would be the agate room and the Northwest gallery which was in a separate building. We spent about an hour taking in all the splendor of rare and breathtaking specimens. Then we found our way over to the Wingspan Event and Conference Building for the Portland Regional Gem and Mineral show.
There were over 40 dealers and an abundance of displays, and honestly the large crowd and wide variety of vendors was a little overwhelming. We browsed for a while and purchased a few items then thought it was time we better contend with the traffic and find our way home. We all made it back to Olympia safe and sound.
Thanks go to Sandy S. for putting this on the schedule and making it happen
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