The Forgotten Dragon Bed, located in Malheur County, Oregon, is a lesser-known but visually remarkable thunderegg site that produces nodules with intense internal character. Thundereggs from this bed often showcase vivid reds, oranges, and smoky grays, frequently featuring chaotic plume or moss-like inclusions that resemble flame or scaled textures—likely the inspiration behind the name. The rhyolite matrix is coarse and reddish, and the eggs are typically large, solid, and well-suited for lapidary work. Though not as widely circulated as material from more famous beds, Forgotten Dragon thundereggs are prized by collectors for their wild, untamed interiors and bold desert aesthetic.
Rocks of the Cascades – Thundereggs, Tools & Tradition