Amateur fossil collector Kent Gibson stumbled into the hobby by chance. Now, his collection of thousands has made it to the Smithsonian collection.

CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. — Oregon has no shortage of hiking trails, but one stands out for its 500 stairs, narrow passages and a ...

NEWPORT — Tucked into the foggy forests of the Oregon Coast lies a collection of ancient wonders. Dozens of dolphin skulls stare out from a shelf. A microwave-sized whale vertebra emerges from a ...

Amateur collector Kent Gibson in Newport has amassed what is likely the state's largest private fossil collection. His finds, including rare specimens, have advanced the scientific understanding of ...