02nd Jun 2015

Fort Rock Geological Formation

Fort Rock is one Oregon’s geologic treasures. Created between 50,000 to 100,000 years ago from lava venting into the muddy bottom of what is now called Fort Rock Lake. The...

05th Dec 2013

Glacial Erratics – Remnants of the Ice Age

Glacial Erratics – Remnants of the Ice Age Towards the end of the last Ice Age a huge ice dam collapsed causing a 3000 square mile lake to drain. The...

31st Aug 2009

Pacific Northwest Volcanos

Pacific Northwest Volcanos Each volcano on this list is on the US Geological Service’s list of ten most likely to erupt volcanos. Working from North to roughly south, each of...

03rd Aug 2009

Abert Rim, Lake County, Oregon

Abert Rim, Lake County, Oregon Abert Rim is one of the most unique geological features within Oregon. First discovered by Lieutenant John Fremont (he of Fremont Forest fame,) on December...

22nd Sep 2008

Oregon Sunstones Macros, September 22,2008

Oregon Sunstones Macros Today I have macro pictures of four different sunstones. These were all mined by myself near Plush Oregon in the gorgeous Oregon High Desert in the public...