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@Rockn-UV
@Rockn-UV 6 күн бұрын
I heard this is closed down now. Do you think it was from the deep pits that people left?
@jamesdwest115
@jamesdwest115 11 күн бұрын
At your 3-minute Mark, if you turn around you see that ledge I had a tent pitch there and I awoke with the best and most amazing view and the best luck I've ever had at any rock mine
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 10 күн бұрын
@@jamesdwest115 bro it’s such a beautiful place to collect and amazing stuff to find there
@purpledragondc7532
@purpledragondc7532 17 күн бұрын
Beautiful finds, thank you for sharing!
@gaillawrence3106
@gaillawrence3106 26 күн бұрын
Im a Maine'ah. Another place is in Greenwood Maine. Its the Waisanen/Taminen quarry mine. I was married to a Waisanen. The hike in is easy/minimal.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 19 күн бұрын
@@gaillawrence3106 I’ve collected at both of those mines they’re right next to each other, pretty neat stuff there too. I’ve been there while Frank was blasting at the Weismann 2 different times. It’s actually how I found out about the Harvard. Met my buddy geo Jim for the first time same day too.
@phild8095
@phild8095 Ай бұрын
Wife and I were there. We came home with some nice stuff I'm using an engraver to chisel the garnets out of some of the rocks. The walk carrying buckets and tools and rocks back to the car can get long and heavy. I wish we lived closer, we were in Maine visiting family, and we live in Iowa.
@wendyr143
@wendyr143 Ай бұрын
Love the monster!
@wendyr143
@wendyr143 Ай бұрын
First time watching, enjoyed your content and the knowledge! Subscribed and looking forward to the next adventure 🎉
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound Ай бұрын
@@wendyr143 I’m glad u enjoyed the video. That’s what they’re all about helping others to ensure they too will enjoy their time collecting at these different locations.. Thank you for subscribing that’s amazing of you. I’ll have some new videos shortly. Lots of footage and little time for editing lol
@StandingStones1776-vb6zn
@StandingStones1776-vb6zn 2 ай бұрын
what do the use Mica for ?
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 2 ай бұрын
@@StandingStones1776-vb6zn mica books can be used for all sorts of things. I use them as bases/stands for other rocks. I use them in art works. With moss sticks. Crystals. Wire bones. .. I mean it depends on
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 2 ай бұрын
@@StandingStones1776-vb6zn I know some one who makes beautiful jewelry out of mica. And other beautiful artworks from it. I’ve made sun catchers out of it. Soooo many uses for mica. It’s cool stuff.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 2 ай бұрын
@@StandingStones1776-vb6zn you can grind it and use as glitter., or add it to paint to get sparkles in the color, put it in a home made soap and it acts as a natural grit to help clean you hands deeply
@trevorglodgett9966
@trevorglodgett9966 2 ай бұрын
Very Cool! New sub, “Digging” the content man! Take care, Much Love/Be Blessed
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 2 ай бұрын
@@trevorglodgett9966 I’m glad you are enjoying the videos. That’s all I can ask for is for them to be helpful and enjoyed
@michaeln1683
@michaeln1683 2 ай бұрын
Great video thank you. My son and I have gotten into mine exploring. Can you please tell me where Hooper Mine is?
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 2 ай бұрын
@@michaeln1683 it’s in the Adirondacks. Upstate NY. North creek area
@michaeln1683
@michaeln1683 2 ай бұрын
@@Brian_the_Rockhound Thank you! Appreciate it
@billhouse1090
@billhouse1090 3 ай бұрын
Do you ever go to the Ithaca or Owego area?
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 3 ай бұрын
@@billhouse1090 I haven’t it wouldn’t be opposed to it. I’d have to research the area a bit to know what I’m lookin for nearby
@AncintArt2ndColony
@AncintArt2ndColony 3 ай бұрын
What's up Brian , what State is this place in ?!
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 3 ай бұрын
@@AncintArt2ndColony New Yprk
@danzae3d
@danzae3d 3 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff! Is this spot by the road closure? I have a trip to mine Herkimers labor day weekend and I've been thinking about stopping
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 3 ай бұрын
@@danzae3d yes.. Labor Day is my birthday this year. I’m planning to try to get to mvmm for it this year.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 3 ай бұрын
@@danzae3d Labor Day is my birthday this year. I’m hoping to get to mvmm this year for it. And yes it is at the road closure
@danzae3d
@danzae3d 3 ай бұрын
@@Brian_the_Rockhound ayyyy! My birthday is the 29th right before labor day haha I actually scheduled a machine dig at mvmm on labor day! First time there
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 3 ай бұрын
@@danzae3d Scott is a good dude. He’ll get u into good stuff at mvmm
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 3 ай бұрын
@@danzae3d Labor Day happens to be not on my birthday this year. I was mistaken. It’s Mon. Bday the 4th. But I got Thurs Fri sat off if ya wanna chill n collect some spots
@jasondobbs5198
@jasondobbs5198 3 ай бұрын
Nice find, those overhang always freak me out. We went in the spring right after the giant collapse a few years ago
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 3 ай бұрын
@@jasondobbs5198 I was there the day before it fell and the day after it fell like 3 yrs ago. lol. More falls off seasonally .. through out the winter and early spring it drops and exposes more and more
@andrew5207
@andrew5207 3 ай бұрын
It finally collapsed? I used to go there back in the day and it was super sketchy gathering from the vein.
@L1terallyD0ntCare
@L1terallyD0ntCare 3 ай бұрын
Great finds brotha!
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 3 ай бұрын
Dude.. it was a good day for sure. Wasn’t expecting it to open up like that!!
@chriskrosky9453
@chriskrosky9453 3 ай бұрын
Awesome bro! Illion gorge? Gonna go soon myself
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 3 ай бұрын
@@chriskrosky9453 yessir
@rachelluciano1418
@rachelluciano1418 3 ай бұрын
I am loving your content. Thanks for the info.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 3 ай бұрын
@@rachelluciano1418 I’m really glad to hear that. I try to share as much info as I can on the locations to make it so others can go and enjoy collecting with a better understanding of what is there and how you’re gna find/collect it.
@rachelluciano1418
@rachelluciano1418 3 ай бұрын
If you ever come over to the Jamaica area let me know. Id love to learn from you. I started getting interested in rock and gems as a way to help me maintain my sobriety from a nasty habit and I am loving it. I want to learn as much as i can.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 3 ай бұрын
@@rachelluciano1418rockhounding has changed my life also. I’m glad to hear you are using your newly found hobby as a way to center yourself and move away from bad habits.. that’s so awesome!
@mattgohlke8216
@mattgohlke8216 5 ай бұрын
When I heal from surgery theres a panning mission I'm going on at a couple spots.
@mattgohlke8216
@mattgohlke8216 5 ай бұрын
You ever check out Port Kent shoreline? Me and my wife found some sweet stuff last night and at Cumberland Head we found some unreal fossilized fish and clams
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 5 ай бұрын
I have not but the fish fossils have peaked my interest…I don’t have any of those in my collection yet.
@XDHELLO64
@XDHELLO64 5 ай бұрын
Not saying I’m owing to try the acid, but how do you dispose of the acid water?
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 5 ай бұрын
Dilute it with lots water n baking soda then dump on my walk path it helps keep the weeds down too.
@L1terallyD0ntCare
@L1terallyD0ntCare 6 ай бұрын
Like finding little universes in stone. Awesome finds!
@melissamorse6269
@melissamorse6269 6 ай бұрын
Love this video . Thank you. I would like to have you do one on beaches of Maine. Thank you for doing this. Very educational
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 6 ай бұрын
I would love to do some on the beaches.. might try to get to one next week when I’m up there
@RockhoundForge
@RockhoundForge 6 ай бұрын
Nice video. I look forward to visiting Maine again. Poland Mining Camp is the best.
@amandaswartwood1387
@amandaswartwood1387 6 ай бұрын
May I ask what the name of the tool you are is using in the video is called?
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 6 ай бұрын
It’s just a hand rake. I got it at ace hardware I think. Like 20$ maybe. Very handy tool
@amandaswartwood1387
@amandaswartwood1387 6 ай бұрын
@@Brian_the_Rockhound Ok, thank you.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 6 ай бұрын
I just saw Walmart has smaller ones for pretty cheap. If I didn’t already have 2 I would grab one. It’ll do the job for sure.
@amandaswartwood1387
@amandaswartwood1387 6 ай бұрын
@@Brian_the_Rockhound Good to know! Thank you!
@davidboring7478
@davidboring7478 6 ай бұрын
Thank you sharing. And your invite is fantastic. Thank you again
@SoFreshSoClean2024
@SoFreshSoClean2024 6 ай бұрын
Why you do that to your skin ?
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 6 ай бұрын
Because I chose to. I am who I chose to be not anyone anybody tells me i should be. I have a job I bust my azz for and enjoy doing it. 20 yrs and not one person there cares 2 bits. Most of them dig it. Not everyone does though but that’s not a me problem. I am allowed to do it and enjoy expressing myself and though I stand out I hide a lot to not offend people. Sometimes the hats off cuz honestly it doesn’t matter much know what I mean?? . lol
@joymarshall6728
@joymarshall6728 6 ай бұрын
What kind of hike is it to that creek? Did you come in by the ballfields/ national guard / parking area?
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 6 ай бұрын
Yes.. park at the ballfield.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 6 ай бұрын
Walk across the big lot into the trails the pond isn’t far
@joymarshall6728
@joymarshall6728 6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jasonanderson291
@jasonanderson291 6 ай бұрын
I'm considering taking my kids to the Barton garnnet mine. Is it something you'd recommend . We live in the capital region any good place you could recommend would be appreciated
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 6 ай бұрын
Ausible chasm in Keene for labradorite, Barton is good for garnets. That whole area is. Richard hill is loaded with fossils. Ilion gorge for travertine. Any of the hero mines. There’s a lot of stuff depending how far u are willing to day trip.
@zwhirlwhorled7570
@zwhirlwhorled7570 7 ай бұрын
haha, muddy..? Good show. rock on
@AprilSheldon
@AprilSheldon 7 ай бұрын
Nice fines I’m about to go find me some kryptonite! thanks for the info. Glad I found your channel. Keep it real bro.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 7 ай бұрын
I’m glad you enjoy my vids. there’s tons of it at the spot I was at every piece I found was with out any real disruption to anything. Basically surface picks it’s loaded with cool stuff there
@freeleonardpeltier4148
@freeleonardpeltier4148 7 ай бұрын
I used to love crystal grove. 100%. Had the upmost respect for the owners and their property..had.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 7 ай бұрын
Had??
@freeleonardpeltier4148
@freeleonardpeltier4148 7 ай бұрын
Hey I just finished your video and I’m itching to go up north n find lab & the garnets! I’m from the FINGERLAKES area in NewYork. I mine Herkimer diamonds in the summer and have this one spot I go rockhounding n find all sorts of awesome pieces!
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 7 ай бұрын
I'm glad u are enjoying the videos.. working on editing a few new videos from a 2 week road trip south.. more vids soon I promise. Lol. I'm heading up north again as soon as the weather breaks n gets a lil warmer
@jeffblais6807
@jeffblais6807 8 ай бұрын
I live in Ludlow and find gold all the time in one of our little brooks. 👍👍
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 8 ай бұрын
I've yet to try gold panning. Don't have the tooling yet or any idea of where I should be looking.
@willyD200
@willyD200 8 ай бұрын
Years back ( 1967-68 ) my grand father and I would go for the day to a place called, Mt. Mica. Lot's of tourmalines, garnets, crystals and obviously , Mica.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 8 ай бұрын
Mt. Mica is still open. It's just a private location.. lots of beautiful pieces come from there.
@danieldevite668
@danieldevite668 8 ай бұрын
You're out of breath because of your stupid tattoos
@daniellee7544
@daniellee7544 8 ай бұрын
That is insane man, it was nice to meet you the other day!
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 8 ай бұрын
You too brother. I'm glad the kids had a great day of digging.
@debivort
@debivort 9 ай бұрын
Excited to find your channel today (thanks algorithm). I'm in your region and getting some local vids is greatly appreciated.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 8 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found the channel and are enjoying the videos. I'm out collecting through out the year and will be posting more videos when I return from this trip south
@debivort
@debivort 8 ай бұрын
@@Brian_the_Rockhound and thanks also for the guidebook recommendation I saw in another video. Bought it right away.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 8 ай бұрын
The guide book is a handy tool for sure. Especially beginners. It's loaded with info for rockhounds of all ages
@canadiangemstones7636
@canadiangemstones7636 9 ай бұрын
Love the vid, but the text popping up every ten seconds was excessive, lol.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feed back. I appreciate it. Itt definitely reduce it on the next video
@chriskrosky9453
@chriskrosky9453 9 ай бұрын
Nice video bro!🤘
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 9 ай бұрын
Thanks brody.... I'm glad u liked it.
@AncintArt2ndColony
@AncintArt2ndColony 9 ай бұрын
Small blood sacrifice for crystals as beautiful as they are is a fair exchange ! Ive noticed that demand in certain areas as if it was just part of the process . Be safe ! Be happy ! Be thankful !
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 9 ай бұрын
Yea. I'll donate blood to the earth if it keeps bringing me crystals like the one that cut me... lol
@AncintArt2ndColony
@AncintArt2ndColony 9 ай бұрын
@@Brian_the_Rockhound It was like the size of your fist !
@AncintArt2ndColony
@AncintArt2ndColony 9 ай бұрын
Gorgeous !
@AncintArt2ndColony
@AncintArt2ndColony 9 ай бұрын
Beautiful pieces ! Looks like hard work, breaking a lot of stone !
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 9 ай бұрын
It's definitely work to get the crystals out. Hopefully intact lol. Herks = work
@AncintArt2ndColony
@AncintArt2ndColony 9 ай бұрын
@@Brian_the_Rockhound I've never done hounding like you do, like a miner , most of my pieces are ground finds or going through piles of stones ! I more into Ancient Rock Art than geological treasure . I think I met you in Bridgewater. Remember me and the kid from Brazil that wanted us to go to Brazil with him ! I hope your doing well , I am !
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 9 ай бұрын
I like ground scores too. Sometime ya want that workout of smashing boulders lol
@AncintArt2ndColony
@AncintArt2ndColony 9 ай бұрын
@@Brian_the_Rockhound It's definitely on my list ! Id love to go break open some boulders and find something absolutely gorgeous no one else has ever seen, not even the sun ! If you come to a place in MASS maybe we could meet up and split stone ! I've seen some of your Mass videos !
@jayashcroft3822
@jayashcroft3822 9 ай бұрын
Very Cool 👍
@blrees56
@blrees56 10 ай бұрын
Amazing place! Care to share location?
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 10 ай бұрын
Moonstone beach... it's such a beautiful place
@blrees56
@blrees56 10 ай бұрын
My new favorite place!
@edbittle7088
@edbittle7088 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. This does help a lot!!!
@edbittle7088
@edbittle7088 10 ай бұрын
Hi Brian. Great video. I’d like to take my wife sometime. She is handicapped. Can you tell me the shortest walk to a spot she could do a little searching. Thanks for any help.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 10 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, hopefully this will help. If u park by the military base and baseball field, walk straight in across the dirt field past the military base youll get to rhe trail head. Follow the trail in, short an easy walk you'll see places everywhere u can pick around.
@danfranklin1126
@danfranklin1126 10 ай бұрын
This is where I find most of what I find. I want to go farther up past the bridge from the Ausable creek, to Johns Brook to see if I can find better specimens, but those 3 to 4 houses tend to make me stay away from that area. Under the bridge is where I take my strongest flashlight to spot the *flash* and have found many as some don't do that. Anyways, Nice finds.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 10 ай бұрын
I love collecting the lab there but there are multiple spots on the Ausable that u can find labradorite.. it's jam packed with it for sure.
@bonblue4993
@bonblue4993 11 ай бұрын
I mined at Mt .Apatite from 1982 to 1996. Maine is full of mines, and during my time there, I went to 12 different mines. Oxford County, which is where the mines are, has over 1,500 different minerals, so no matter where you go, you will find something.
@Brian_the_Rockhound
@Brian_the_Rockhound 11 ай бұрын
Yes. Maine is so full of minerals its crazy the colors and assortment you can find in such a small area. Love it there.
@gurjeetsingh8070
@gurjeetsingh8070 11 ай бұрын
Nice