The Oregon coast is known for all kinds of natural beauty. Seashells, however, are not one of them. But that doesn’t stop crowds from coming to the coast to search the sand for that one special ...

An updated version of the Central Oregon Rockhounding Map is now available through a joint effort from the Ochoco National Forest, the Prineville District Bureau of Land Management, and the Prineville ...

The Pacific Northwest’s complex geologic history makes it a treasure trove for rockhounds of all experience levels! Alison Jean Cole, author of the new book, "A Rockhound's Guide to Oregon & ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted a video on social media showing federal agents during a mission dubbed "Operation Oregon Support: Portland Sweep." Woman hit and killed by car in Gateway ...

During the go-go years of the uranium-mining rush of the early 1950s, the character of the uranium prospector became iconic. He was basically the gold-seeking “miner 49er” updated for the atomic age: ...

His name may be Clay, but this 9-year-old Boy Scout loves rocks. Clayton Leckband won first place in the junior division of the Clackamette Gem and Mineral Show in October at the Clackamas County ...