Quartz Bed
The Quartz Bed in the Little Naches area of Washington is known for producing thunderegg-like nodules with clear to milky quartz interiors and occasional agate zoning. These specimens often contain crystalline centers or tight bands of chalcedony surrounded by a weathered, gray rhyolite matrix. Some nodules feature druzy-lined pockets or faint mossy inclusions, making them appealing for both cutting and display. The material is typically solid, with a clean fracture, and polishes well—earning its place among Washington’s more intriguing rockhounding spots.
Lily Pad Bed
The Lily Pad Bed in Little Naches is a unique collecting site where nodules often contain botryoidal quartz or chalcedony that resembles the surface of lily pads—hence the name. These specimens are typically small to medium in size, with smooth, rounded interiors in shades of white, gray, or soft blue. Some contain subtle banding or concentric growth patterns, while others are nearly solid quartz with a waxy or satiny luster. Lily Pad material is appreciated by collectors for its distinctive texture and polish-friendly surfaces, offering something visually different from typical agate nodules in the region.