Rockhounding the Sandy River: Hidden Gems at Oxbow Regional Park!

Come explore the geology and hidden treasures of Oxbow Regional Park along Oregon's Sandy River! In this video, we go rockhounding on one of the gravel bars, uncovering agates, quartz and a few surprises.

Learn about the volcanic history of Mt. Hood, the glacial floods that shaped this landscape.

We cut some of the rocks we find on this trip, so stick to the end to see the results of our hunt!

Location: Oxbow Regional Park, Oregon

Focus: Rockhounding, Sandy River geology, what rocks to look for, how to find them

What you'll see in this video:
Geologic history of the Sandy River valley
Rockhounding tips for beginners
Up-close shots of real rock finds and slabs

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Dacite:
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Lava:
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Pyroclastic:
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Trees:
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