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There’s An Awesome Rock Ranch Hiding In Oregon And You’ll Want To Visit

Did you know that you can dig for buried treasure in Oregon’s high desert? Home to world-famous agate beds, Richardson’s Rock Ranch is filled with beautiful thundereggs and other delights waiting to be uncovered. A unique experience the whole family will enjoy, a visit to the ranch belongs on every Oregonian’s bucket list. Take a look:

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Located just outside of Madras, Richardson's Rock Ranch is a family-owned and operated ranch filled with fun activities. Flickr/Melissa Delzio This beautiful working cattle ranch features world-famous agate beds, which visitors can explore for buried treasure. Trip Advisor/TravelnPhil Once you arrive, the owners will fill you in on everything you need to know and supply you with digging equipment. Flickr/Amy Meredith The dig site is located about a half hour drive from the main entrance down a gravel road. Trip Advisor/Baker_Bay_Bandits The agate beds are filled with thundereggs, agates, and geodes. Trip Advisor/Boxerdawgz Feel free to take home as much treasure as you like, but keep in mind that you will pay by the weight of your bucket. Trip Advisor/Baker_Bay_Bandits Once you're done digging, head back to the rock shop. You can have your thundereggs cut on-site here. Flickr/Rhiannon Boyle The shop is overflowing with an impressive selection of rocks from all over the world, all reasonably priced. Flickr/Rhiannon Boyle Whether you find treasure during your dig, or while perusing the shop, it's nearly impossible to leave Richardson's Rock Ranch empty-handed. Flickr/Melissa Delzio

Richardson’s Rock Ranch is located at 6683 Hay Creek Rd., Madras, OR 97741. Please note that the ranch is open weather permitting.

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For more family-friendly activities in the Beaver State, check out our previous article: This Strange Phenomenon In An Oregon Town Is Too Weird For Words.