Panorama Gem

Rock Hounding in Northeast Washington

United States Forestry – Idaho Panhandle Division

June 19th, 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.

President Lynne Calvert, Expresses gratified appreciation

April 5th, 2024

COMMENT: 
The Panorama Gem and Mineral Club held a spectacular gem show in Colville on the 8th and 9th of March 2024. The club is a non-profit organization in Steven’s County. The proceeds go towards scholarships at Jenkins, Kettle Falls and Colville High Schools. As president of the Club, I want to celebrate the service of our volunteers who contributed to this year’s highly successful event. Thank you…
Johnie and Ginger Pitman – Chairpersons for the annual gem shows. 
Roger Calvert
Bob and Linda Bristow
Frank and Sheila Stratton
Kaitlin and Karl Loveall
Hunter McDaneld
Jim and Betty Peters
Bill and Anni Sebright
Glynis Hull
Cyndie Doppler
Gena Johnson 
Heather Armantrout
Greg VanWeerthuizen
Scott, Kelly, Dexter, and Simon Stubbs
Sharon Borgford
Doug Beeker
April Swigert
Barb Cozza
Kevin and Leigh Youngblood
Johnson’s Christian School – Carina Going, Amaris Tallent, Makayla Fairweather
Jim Retzer
Joe Barreca
Kris Davis
Dave, Luke, and Len Paquette
A special thanks to Dean Robinson and Family and our vendors. 

Lynne Calvert
President of the Panorama Gem and Mineral Club

August Yearly Event is Ready to Rock!

August 1st, 2023

Barbecue, Picnic, Purchase Rocks and Tailgate Rock Swap Event


The month of August is designated as our annual barbecue picnic. At the last meeting we had a good number of members in attendance, but this year we are changing our meeting location to better accommodate the event. If you missed that meeting you need to be updated on the details that follows:

This month meeting is August 15th and will start at the usual time of 6:00 pm. The location will be at Kevin and Leigh Youngblood residence and you can find directions by clicking here

Because we will be gathering outside everyone attending should bring a leisure chair or something of their desire to sit on. The Club will be providing the main items consisting of pulled pork & Polish Dogs. Bring your own drinks, but no alcoholic beverages. We will have bottle water available also. We ask members to bring a desert, salad, or side dish.

This is a great time to chat with various members and look over the donated rock’s collection to determine what you need to buy to add to your own collection. There are some amazing materials that are no longer available to collect anymore.

Afterwards, we will have a tail-gate ROCK trading & show time. Bring anything you want to share or trade.

We look forward to this event and the time to fellowship with other Club members.

If you have any questions, please use the below “LEAVE A COMMENT” to let me know so I can address them.


2023 Post Blogs

January 30th, 2023

We are pleased to announce our clubs upcoming 2023 annual Rock and Mineral Show at Colville Fair Grounds, 317 West Astor, Colville, WA, on March 10th 9:00 am to 6:00 pm & 11th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Admission is always free and a great day to spend with the family! Come early and stay late. We will have a food venue to take care of those hungry person wanting refreshments during your stay.
Plenty of Rock and Gem vendors to fill your eyes of Local Treasures.

Below you will find and interesting article regarding our Show last year 2022.