Two Rockhounds

11/09/2019

04/20/2018

Coming July 01, 2018

The first pressing will sell out fast. Get your preorders in now!

02/23/2018

Coming July 2018

Rockhounding Washington by Lars W. Johnson Coming July 2018 This book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Wash...

10/18/2017

Oh no!

08/23/2017

08/23/2017

Moss Agate

Stubbs Hill, Snohomish County, WA

08/23/2017

On Thursday I had the distinct honor of sitting at this roundtable of rockhounds. I must admit I was a bit star struck. Let to right: Bob, Ed Lehman, Lars W Johnson (me), and Lanny Kittleson. Was a great time had at NW Rockhounds.

08/23/2017

This.

08/23/2017

Found something for the first time in my rockhounding life.

Blue Beryl
with
Albite
Smoky Quartz
Schorl
Mica

Pend Oreille County
Washington

08/29/2016

It's Mineral Monday!

Today we're talking about the wonderful minerals that can be found right here in Oregon. Did you know that Oregon is home to some of the best agates, jaspers, thundereggs, petrified wood, and sunstone?

With the summer soon coming to an end you should come on in and pick up a copy of Rockhounding Oregon by none other than our in-house rockhound, Lars W Johnson! The book has 98 sites all over the state to check out for mineralogical treasure.

Feel free to ask for an autograph!

Also, come check out our growing jewelry collection of NW minerals set in sterling silver.

12/01/2015

Got a northwest rockhound on your list this year?

Rockhounding Oregon makes the perfect gift for both beginner and seasoned rockhounds alike. Stuff your favorite rock-licker's stocking with the gift that keeps on giving.

Available at your local rock-shop, bookstore, online book retailers, and at the Gold Door in SE Portland.

12/01/2015

Welcome to our second contest for an autographed copy of Rockhounding Oregon by Lars W. Johnson. The contest will run until midnight December 7th. Please feel free to share this contest with your friends and family. US residents only please. This book provides detailed di

11/14/2015

Hey y'all! Check out our new website!

Rockhounding the Northwest

09/22/2015

The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, September 26, 2015, as part of the Smithsonian magazine’s eleventh annual Museum Day Live! A nationwi...

07/18/2015

Mark your calendars! Lars will be there all three days selling and signing books. He will also be speaking each day of this wonderful event. Come on out and say hi!

04/23/2015

This weekend in Portland, Oregon!

03/28/2015

On Saturday, April 4, come to to the museum for our thunderegg hunt! Find whole thundereggs and plastic eggs to redeem for prizes. We will have free thunderegg cutting all day so you can discover what lies inside your find! Additionally, come see a talk on Thundereggs of the Pacific Northwest at 11 AM or 1 PM, as well as our regular museum tour at 2 PM. [ 27 more words. ]

04/25/2014

Ellensburg Blue Agates: Downtown Geology Lecture Series

An excellent lecture about Ellensburg Blue Agates. A must watch for any of our Washington rockhound friends and anyone who loves agate.

CWU Geology's Nick Zentner presents 'Ellensburg's Famous Blue Agates". Topics include local bedrock layers in central Washington, the formation of blue agate...

04/23/2014

Rockhounding Oregon: A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites

Rockhounding Oregon: A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites

Rockhounding Oregon - A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites.

Available online or at your local rock-shop and bookstore.