If you’ve ever pulled over on the side of an Oregon highway because a shiny rock caught your eye, there’s a good chance you already understand the magic of Central Oregon rockhounding. Out in the high desert around Prineville, the obsession runs deep. Every year, collectors, families, amateur geologists, jewelry makers, and curious travelers roll into town carrying buckets, backpacks, magnifying glasses, and enough enthusiasm to fill a rock tumbler the size of a pickup truck. And in 2026, one...