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 ...

In this edition of the Explore Oregon Podcast, Zach interviews expert agate hunter Eric Davis about how to best find the colorful stones on the Oregon Coast. Davis, the owner and operator of Oregon ...

Many folks go gaga for agates, semi-precious quartz stones often found on beaches, and wonder where to find them. An article on A-Z-Animals.com tells all about agate hunting in Oregon, with 21 ...

Along with the ancient volcanic gems they seek, Oregon’s agate-hunters can be spotted year-round across the state’s shores and watersheds. “Only look right in front of you,” Seana Sutton said, her ...

K.T. Myers (left) and Guy DiTorrice, both of Newport, search for agates and fossils in a creek near Newport's Beverly Beach State Park. (Joe Hansen/Special to The Oregonian) Joe Hansen, Special to the ...

PORTLAND – People of all ages will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of geology at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s 58th Annual Agate and Mineral Show. More than 30 exhibits of ...

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Agate Resources, Inc., a diversified holding company that ...

AGATE BEACH, Ore. — U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued three surfers Sunday along the Oregon coast after they ended up stranded on rocks. The air crew from the Coast Guard facility in Newport said it ...