[Rockhounds] Hounding on the Olympic Peninsular:where??

[Tim Stenning]

Hi,  I am new to this list.  I have recently moved to Forks
on the West side of the Olympic Peninsular in Washington. 
While walking the beaches I have begun collecting rocks and
am now quite curious to learn more of mineralogy,
petrology, gems, tumbling, cutting and finding interesting
specimens.  I've often thought this pursuit would interest
me.  I've paid attention at a few rock shows and got very
interested in Sri Lanka and also in Brazil where I visited
the state of Minas Gerais (Oro Preto and Belo Horizonte)
and spoke with some gem experts.

Anyway, what I really would like is to get a few hints as
to good rock pickings on the Olympic Peninsular.  So far I
have just stumbled along picking up some things that have
caught my eye on Rialto Beach near La Push.  I tumbled a
bunch and I think they are stunning.

So, if anybody can direct me to good areas, reference
material and clubs I would be over-joyed.   Thanks,   Tim
Stenning, Forks, Washington   txsten at yahoo.com