Agate Hunting on the Oregon Coast

Grant McOmie travels to the Oregon Coast on a hunt for "all things shiny" -

Agates are little rocky nuggets of silica that formed inside ancient rocks or shells millions of years ago and as the outer layer wears away the agate remains. Agates are little rocky nuggets of silica that formed inside ancient rocks or shells millions of years ago and as the outer layer wears away the agate remains. I was surprised to learn that shoreline agates and jasper don't come from the sea, but originate high in the watershed.
Agates come in varied colors ranging from orange to red or pink to lavender -- even black.

[lynnscott]

I’m trying to find a beach with rocks so I can take my grandson’s. Any recommendations?

[TurquoiseTalks]

I've been in Oregon many times and never get tired of it. there's always something exciting to do there. I'm only few days away from going there to spend a whole week. so excited can't wait!!!

[richardtraver]

I was lucky enough to find the largest carnelian agate to be shown online. youtbe Large Giant Carnelian Agate!!! It is 65 lbs.

[katcampbell]

I found some color change ones in Tillamook rivers that are pink and turn blue at night.

[ARTruther]

I have way to many agates its very addictive

[wilmadaugherty]

I need to know where to go to check out where to get thunder eggs i ejoyed your video on thunder eggs and my family and I will going to do this summer

[Fluffy_Love]

I have millions of agates from the river. My grandpa got my mom into it and my mom got me and my sister into it.

[jenbeatty]

What a great video of agate gathering on the coast! The woman at the beginning is really confused though...

[houndgal]

So want to live on the Oregon Coast.

[JanetWilham]

LOVE AGATE HUNTING HERE IN OHIO--WE DO HAVE SOME BEAUTIFUL ONES AS WELL AS MANY PRECIOUS STONES PEOPLE ARE UNAWARE OF. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.