Panorama Gem

Rock Hounding in Northeast Washington

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United States Forestry – Idaho Panhandle Division

June 19th, 2026

USFS ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING END DATE GARNET DIG SEASON 2026

Facebook Published Announcement: Link – Emerald Creek Garnet Area

Unfortunately, the Emerald Creek Garnet Area will be closing for the season because the existing supply of excavated garnet material has been exhausted.

The last day of operations for this season will be Saturday, June 27.

All ticket holders have received an email notification and refunds.

The Forest Service is working to address the material shortage for future seasons, but has no plans to reopen the site this summer.

Any updates to the status of the Garnet Area will be shared on this page.

Scholarship Program

January 21st, 2024

Announcement for January 2024

PGMC will be expanding this year to our 2024 Annual Scholarship Program to include a 4th high school graduating senior student. Because of generosity support received in donations we will be able to afford additional $1,000.00 gift for continuing education to be used towards College or University expenses. We will be adding Northpoint High School to the list of the three (3) already on our program list: Colville, Kettle Falls, and Chewelah High School’s.

Continuation of this can only be achieved by donation received at our annual Rock & Mineral Show, from club members, public events that we participate having a display booth, annual club auction, and the community at large. There has been some talk about opening up to private schools, but overcoming the logistics on administration and handling is a problem us.

November Meeting Activities 2023

November 7th, 2023
  • Election of Executive Board Members positions open for President & Trustee vacancies’ to be voted
  • Annual November Live Auction to be held with ALL proceeds going to support High School Graduation Scholarship Program. Everyone is invited to attend and bid on items up for sale.
  • Membership Dues of $20.00 for coming year 2024 are due and payable to Treasurer.