Oregon has a lot of small towns that are famous for a lot of different and interesting things. Tillamook is Oregon’s Dairy Capital. Depoe Bay is the Whale Watching Capital of Oregon. Newport is the Dungeness Crab Capital of Oregon. And The Willamette Valley is the Grass Seed Capital. However, you might not know that Prineville, near Redmond, is not only the Rockhound Capital of Oregon but also the Rockhound Capital of the USA as well. What does that mean? Read on to find out and learn more about this charming little city of 11,000 residents.
Prineville is a lovely, small city in central Oregon. It's about 30 minutes east of Redmond.
Gem and mineral enthusiasts flock to this area from all over Oregon, the United States, and the world. It's known as the Rockhound Capital of the United States because there are so many places in and around town that amateur (and professional) geologists can mine for rocks.
Thundereggs are commonly found near here. These beautiful geodes look like regular rocks on the outside, but when you break them open, they're full of crystals!
Many people come to Prineville to try their hand at gem and mineral mining. They end up sticking around because Prineville is so charming!
Prineville has everything you'd expect to find in a perfect small town - and more! You'll love visiting.
As you can see, Prineville, Oregon is charming and pleasant and whether you’re into mining for your own rocks, gems, and minerals or not, you’re going to love visiting it. It’s so friendly and welcoming that you’ll want to come back time and time again. Plan a visit to Prineville soon!
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