6 thoughts on “Field Trips”

1. Hello, I am a rock hound. I found something and do not know what it is. It was found on the coast, I think it is a fossil ?? Teeth ?? Not sure. Was wondering if I could bring it by for someone to look at.

   Thank you, Mark

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2. My name is Lorene, and I am the Lead Child and Youth Program Coordinator, contractor, for the Oregon National Guard.

   We are going to be hosting a one day camp for military youth ages 6-11 on Tuesday, July 11th in your area and we were hoping that your club might like to assist with a class or two.

   Our Diggin’ Summer Day Camp on the Move will focus on geology and archology but would be open to anything that you would like to do.

   The schedule is open right now – the camp will be held from 8:30am to 4:30pm in Klamath Falls.

   I look forward to hearing from you.

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3. Any recommendations for me to take my family rock hounding up near Alturas keeping in mind my mom is 78 Thanks for any suggestions

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   1. I would go to Alturas Forest Service Office. They have the permits and map for obsidian collecting. It is easy to get to and find.

      Laura

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4. Hello. I’m a hound from Iowa and plan to be in the area of Klamath Falls in early to mid spring 2026 and would like to spend a day or two in the Tuledad Canyon area. I’ll be pulling a 34′ camper, so I have researched that area on GMAPS pretty closely. It appears that there are a couple of turn-arounds on the canyon road, but for the life of me, I cannot spot the right turn for the camping area described on your website. As an alternative, I could always set up in one of the turn-arounds, but would prefer to use the CG if possible. Also, being from the Midwest, I haven’t a clue as to what I would be looking for, or even if the trip would be a waste of time due to the site being picked over. I’m relatively new to this hobby and only get to actually go out and hunt for rocks when I’m traveling for other purposes (There are zero naturally occurring surface rocks in my region as the soils were all deposited by wind thousands of years ago and are 200-300 feet deep.). Any guidance about the Tuledad area would be greatly appreciated.
   Thanks,
   Marty Calkins

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   1. Marty,

      Couple of things about the spring in Tuledad canyon. Memorial Day weekend is usually the first time we can get into the canyon. It all depends on the amount of snow. June is a better month especially with a trailer usually. The campground is primitive with no water or hook ups. It literally is a flat place up on the right side of the road. When are you thinking of coming to Oregon?

      Laura\
      RAC Past President

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