Rockhounding an Unpicked River | Finding Lake Superior Agates, Amethyst, Jasper & Other Minerals

[@AgateDad]

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[@MNpicker]

At 16:20 the second one in the sideshow is my favorite.. so interesting 🤓👍

[@patrickbeaton6697]

hard ta choose, but l'd have ta go with that lil beaut ya found at about the 7:30 mark 😲

[@marysantillo3725]

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuyttr ty y

[@selenehenry3040]

Hey, if I sent you money to your p.o. box. Would you send me some rocks that I can practice cutting on?

[@sandmaker]

As he walked into the enchanted forest. The trees themselves seemed to reach out to hold him back. It picked, scratched and ripped at his clothing, but the forest could not hold him back. He finally broke through and plundered the forests treasures. Happy, he headed home tired but undaunted. The hero in this story showed all the treasures he found and made others want to have similar adventures Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

[@AgateDad]

This made me smile so big, please be our script writer for audio overlay and we can have Morgan Freemam read it….can someone get Morgan Freeman?!

[@sandmaker]

@@AgateDad 👌😂👍

[@MNRockHounder]

You know you’re from the Midwest when you say “big ole honkin”

[@AgateDad]

Haha dead on dude

[@teecee4459]

I feel like "Get out of town!" is more Midwest 😂

[@FISHUNTREECOUNTRY]

Facts

[@FISHUNTREECOUNTRY]

... or Jiminy Christmas

[@Ajbbasket1]

Honkin is a form of measurement for the Midwest

[@joannparker1977]

So glad y'all don't have to worry about snakes up there.

[@zdclan]

The USA has such beautiful nature.

[@taylor-fe7rv]

I adore the fact people can can get pure joy from finding nice looking rocks WHICH IS ME but I love watching aswell

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

I love how you tell a story through your videos. The torn shorts is like the surprise ending. Those rocks you found with jasper, quartz veins and agate are really beautiful! Thank you for including us in your expedition!

[@michellestenton6430]

I’m SO glad you shared this adventure with us! WOW. I cannot pick a favourite, they are all amazing. Exploring a new spot is definitely worth the blood and sweat. I always carry a first aid kit in my back pack, cuz I’m clumsy ( walking spinal cord injury) and I’m a retired nurse ( always prepared). Giggles for the ripped shorts. Great video Taylor, keep on hounding. Much love being sent from Canada!

[@AgateDad]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@MichiganRocks]

Do you have a renewed interest in streams for some reason? You're cleaning up them. I suspect we'll seeing more like this in the future. I might need to make another trip to practice my agate spotting skills.

[@AgateDad]

I love river rockhounding in summers, it’s so quiet! And no one is willing to risk a pair of shorts for some rocks like me hahah some locals do but I rarely cross paths

[@aliencat11]

You guys have to get together again. Please.

[@AgateDad]

I sure hope so!

[@thepressleygirls]

I love how happy you are! Just laughing and smiling and so excited to find those rocks! I would be stoked too!!!! 😊

[@loganbuckley6151]

Love the vids keep doin you, just got into rock hounding, but we are city boys so the agates we find are on roofs or rockbeds so it is a different experience, still need to learn more and your videos help immensely, have a good Friday!

[@AgateDad]

haha I wish I could get onto some roofs, I know there up there!

[@nancyking3726]

We2 zee as well acall that jaspagate! You found at least one nice one

[@ElvisIsMyKing2389]

I've gone just near the Mississippi and found agates!! Right in Coon rapids 15 N. Or mpls. Lol

[@ElvisIsMyKing2389]

I also went to a new caribou and their parking lot had aton of rocks spent about 20 minutes there found 2 nice agates and some pretty sparkly quartz!!! It's so fun. But people were looking at me weird.

[@loganbuckley6151]

@@ElvisIsMyKing2389 hardest part is ignoring the stares or explaining whats going on, lmao happen to me all the time

[@danielowens7282]

Wow! That was quite the haul. With all of those amethyst agates, you must be near some legit amethyst formation as well. Only thing stopping you are jagged logs and hordes of skeeters!

[@AgateDad]

Haha I’ll definitely be going back this summer

[@scottdault9438]

The Allour is the hunt ! The capture is the reward ! Happy hounding Agate Dad !

[@ericaladenthin6477]

This is the exact reoccurring dream I have of wading in a creek and bend down to pick up an agate only to see another and another until the whole creek bed is solid agate! Minus the ripped shorts of course. I share your passion for rocks and have a ginormous laker agate collection. But the collection has slowed in growing these past two years due to cancer treatment paralyzing my legs. Gravel driveways have been my main hunting grounds since. I’m so happy to have found your channel and was literally talking to you while watching you hunt telling you, wait, go back, what was that. Thanks so much for sharing your adventures! Keep um coming! :)

[@AgateDad]

I’ve had agate finding dreams too, I’m so sorry to hear about the cancer and the paralysis, sending a big hug and lots of prayers ❤️ I’m so glad you can join us on our adventures!

[@dorothypapineau8283]

I love all the firey agates and the second stone at the end… the reds and green with the black are stunning.

[@blindsquirrelrocks]

Hey, no pain, no gain! You were rewarded for your aggravations! And, rock hunting commando-style is certainly ok, if you're that far from civilization! Thanks for taking us along on your agate adventure!

[@sillystephys7123]

I need to surround myself with friends like you. Just out digging for rocks and being a super rad rock nerd

[@406findings]

Some great banding on those pieces, glad you got into some good stuff at a new spot even though you ripped your shorts.

[@AgateDad]

They were one of my favorite pairs lol worth it 🤘🤘

[@GRIZMAN1109]

A fun rock adventure. Thanks for sharing! Now that you have done the collecting, what will you do with them, grind thee surfaces, tumble them, or even try some slabs? I do some grinding, but mostly tumble my "captures" up to near tennis ball size. Please share your finished rocks if you do more than clean them up. Thanks again!

[@AgateDad]

Some will get cut, some will stay as is

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya Taylor, hey I just wanted to say that, if you're going into the woods, you should always wear jeans. First of all it's going to protect your legs from brambles and sticks from scratching your legs. Just saying.......I'm 60 yrs old and I was raised in the woods, staying safe out there is the number 1 thing. Awesome finds you scored, and a awesome video, I'm glad you brought us along with you. So stay safe when you're out and about, and I hope you have a awesome blessed weekend. Cya! 😺🐟out!

[@AgateDad]

I just get overheated so easily, but yeah I agree

[@CityRockhounding]

Had to watch this one again, really enjoyed the river. Went on my first river hunt today. I was so excited to be out there. So peaceful just like you videos. Cool little waterfalls too. I need to up my game and get some waders, the river was high from all the rain, and flowing fast. Need to make my viewing bucket with a light. But found some jasper and different quartz. It was a great first time, really help me understand and use the tips and tricks from your videos. It was cool to use the sun light. Plan better, watch the weather, and going again soon! Thanks for inspiring Taylor!

[@zoeyhellfors2638]

“That is such a beautiful bug” as he’s running for his life 😂 I’m starting rock hounding in the Pacific Northwest of canada, so happy to watch these videos thank you!

[@delfic1108]

The photography of your slide show is outstanding. Great job! Beautiful rocks.

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!!

[@patrickpuzzo416]

Awesome! Another great day of looking and finding treasures! So cool! Thanks for the ride along!

[@mrsgrammy3552]

The 2nd rock in the slideshow was my favorite. You cleaned them up real nice. They all look great! Thanks for the video adventure!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks for joining!

[@bettyjobraford7419]

Agates are wonderful. They are what kick started my rock hounding.

[@seashoremudlark3916]

After an injury, torn shorts, and a tuff trek I'm glad the spot was a good one. Luv the slides show as well

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!

[@jpopbarbie]

A magical looking green scarab? I'm pretty sure you're next to ancient underground ruins lol

[@brycewhetzell4260]

You have some very nice specimens that I would love to win. Thanks for your hospitality

[@snookwind]

I glad you do that i do too i have 2 bowls of rocks very unique array. Thanks 🙏 .

[@ElvisIsMyKing2389]

That jasper piece with agate is amazing!

[@danaberger7809]

Awesome finds.. enjoy watching your videos. You never know what you are going to find.. they al exciting to see.. thanks for sharing..keep hounding. ..😊

[@ieatcaribou7852]

Nice background music and beautiful scenery and awesome stones. Your videos never disappoint.

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!!

[@DrJ4712]

You find the most beautiful places to rock hunt! So far, for me, this is my favorite as far as gorgeous pieces you found! What a day!❤😊

[@PlayNowWorkLater]

Creek/River Rockhounding is the best!

[@AgateDad]

Yes!

[@theresaherrrera8224]

You pick up gorgeous pieces 😍....I love the color purple 💜Amethyst....love to hear you get excited with Amethyst looking agates....🥰🙏

[@deniseview4253]

So much beauty in your finds. Get you wound taken care of.

[@cordymarchione3471]

Thats was, I think, the best haul of rocks Iv’e seen in a very long time. Thanks for sharing everything with us. I enjoy it so much. ❤️

[@katiecrowley3417]

Found you through some kind of suggested post on Facebook, fun to see this video because when I'm out shed hunting it's a very similar experience except with deer antlers. I have a friend who's a huge agate picker on the North Shore, but I haven't tried it much yet. Thanks for sharing your outdoor adventures!

[@AgateDad]

Glad you made your way here, i use to shed hunt in western MN, I was never any good at it lol

[@johnnynephrite6147]

the great thing about rivers is they can get picked one summer and come spring they've never been picked before.

[@AgateDad]

Exactly!

[@Bang_Akik_CHANNEL]

very beautiful scenery and memorable trip👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jennifertalley49]

I wish I had just a little of your knowledge lol 😂. We go rock hunting at rivers , but I’m never sure what I’ve found. Beautiful video ❤.

[@GeodeCrackerCollector]

Yes! Love seeing you out in them rivers and creeks! One of these better be on the list for whenever we get to meet up 😎🤘🏻🔥❤️

[@AgateDad]

You know it bud!

[@sandralane1923]

Gorgeous finds. What an adventure just getting to the place . It paid off in the long run.

[@AgateDad]

Oh for sure!

[@charlottehaworth6455]

That was an amazing river walk those rocks are awesome 🤩

[@AgateDad]

You’re awesome 😎

[@trippingonrocks1165]

That was definitely worth the walk in, such rich finds. Loved the jasper quartz. Thank you

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again TAYLOR What a hidden gem of a place lol! That first one you found was the beautiful example of a Lake Superior agate. Got even better with some of the most unusual awesome combo stones. Wow! Always happy too to see a bit of amethyst show up. Gosh really cool unique stuff. Sorry you got torn up a bit but honestly as long as it wasn't too bad pretty sure it was worth it right?!! You're a great sport Taylor. Thx for sharing such a fun hunt. Catcha next time.

[@AgateDad]

Oh it was totally worth it 🤘🤘

[@jesusmendoza4217]

Mother nature is a bad ass!!!

[@AgateDad]

YeeaH! 🤘🤘

[@sandyposey8074]

Wow, you found some real beauties!

[@RootsInOntario]

amazing rocks on the canadian side of lake superior too!!

[@AgateDad]

I’ve heard good things!

[@megankimber8772]

I’m only at 1:21 with that beauty of a stone and am excited for you!

[@atillioandfamily4931]

Love love love this!

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Favorites =the multi-color striped jasper and the carnelian with the quartz pocket. ‘Glad no bears or wolves were about in the middle of no where and you must have Deeted up or the skeeters and ticks would have sucked you dry! Thanks for your bravery!

[@AgateDad]

I had a moment where I walked through a wild raspberry bush and thought…. This is where I’d be eaten hahaha then kept going 🤣

[@delolds4362]

Love seeing your positive personality shine through. Another great video Thanks

[@AgateDad]

Appreciate that, it was a tough hike in and costly (my shorts) lol but we pulled some treasure and I got to share it with you phenomenal folks!

[@oldandtired1434]

Great hounding day, really nice finds. Last piece is my favourite. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and lovely scenery. Love wandering down unexplored creeks, treasures await! Have a great weekend :)

[@AgateDad]

Thanks for joining along!

[@UnmaskingTheMachine]

I like how they keep recommending your older content that I've already watched. I always watch them again 💪

[@AgateDad]

Happy to hear that!

[@starbug2601]

Sorry no, I just can’t choose a favourite they are all stunning, what a find.

[@AgateDad]

haha it is tough isnt it?

[@iampeople.1709]

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[@CBB-dg9jy]

I've been "picking" for a while but only in the last year or two have I really took time, that said I get super excited about host Rock with minerals.

[@AgateDad]

Its one of my favorites!

[@Ontario_Rockhound]

Awesome finds, that stuff at 11:44 looks maybe like marcasite or decomposing pyrite.

[@Andre-kc9di]

Maybe hematite

[@hockeyrace]

Wow! Fabulous 🎥. I loved all your finds! Last month when I was in the U.P. I found zero LSA’s. 🤦‍♀️. The beach is overwhelming. I’ll have to find some rivers and creeks for my next visit. You make it look so easy!! Where I’m at, we just have a lot of cold water agates. Chunks of yellow, flower like, agates. 😩. Wish they were as beautiful as yours! Thanks for the 🎥. Stay Crystal 💫

[@AgateDad]

Well I will say it is super easy when a spot shows no signs of others being there, I didn't find a single trace of garbage or a footprint. It was a great day!

[@hockeyrace]

@@AgateDad Nice!

[@terrylschumacher-levy5150]

🙌🙌🙌 Great Pics on the slide show T

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!!

[@mariemoss2475]

Some beautiful finds there....will you be tumbling them 👍💕

[@sionaharrop4486]

Great video, I love seeing you find the beautiful rocks and the beautiful scenery. The slide show at the end is really great as we get to see the everything close up and see all the beautiful bands of different rocks ❤️🇦🇺🪃 xxx

[@AgateDad]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@deniseborg2906]

Another fantastic video. My favorite rock is....all of them. LOL I'm sorry you got hurt. Next time you'll have to wear a suit of armor!! Keep the awesome videos coming Taylor. My husband and I really enjoy all of them. 👋

[@AgateDad]

I should have wore my thin hiking pants. I just didn’t want to get overheated. I’m sure the broken tree branch would have ripped those too though. Is what it is lol

[@tashacano3324]

That was definitely worth the hike! Awesome finds!

[@AgateDad]

I think so too!

[@TreasureHuntingNana]

I can't choose a favourite..... love all the bands :)

[@RockandRoadRockhounding]

Sometimes good rocks are worth ripped shorts. Great finds!

[@AgateDad]

Never knew it to be true but yes!

[@johnnygary5666]

You found some good cutters

[@CARACACHICAMOS66]

Sorry about the pants situation I’m glad you did this video I love it 😻

[@AgateDad]

Thank you!!

[@shellyfoster7319]

I have learned alot since watching your videos. Thank you

[@patrickbeaton6697]

saaweeeeeeeeet lil' honey hole Taylor, enjoyed the adventure, some mighty purdy finds 👏👊

[@AgateDad]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@MichaelJohnson-mo4em]

I too like to venture to those few precious unpicked places. While having the underbrush strip me of clothing. There is a remedy. Lightweight wool bush pants. Wool will help you stay cool even in the heat. I've had pairs where the buttons wear of before the material gives and save me lots on clothing. Nice finds! Should go back there in early spring.

[@jimlancaster6120]

You got some really nice pieces today glad it was worth the walk. Always good to get a nice one right at the start.

[@AgateDad]

Right??

[@margaretgilbertson1118]

Glad you learned what poison ivy was in last video. Probably needed that info for this trek. Thanks for the effort, enjoyed this adventure. Great finds. Hope you are checking for ticks after your hike, don’t want you getting Lyme disease.

[@AgateDad]

I surprisingly haven’t had a single tick this year!

[@lynnbruski3040]

I'm so envious. I would love to find an untouched spot. Another great video

[@AgateDad]

Thank you, it was a great day for sure!

[@-hw-]

That rock you were wondering about is pyrite (fools gold) that’s why it had the squares and was rusting.

[@AgateDad]

Can pyrite be silver?! And extremely brittle?

[@dawntiboni8319]

I find all types of rocks at camp, I think I I should start keeping them...

[@nuggetwagon]

It’s a creek. Or wash. People know a river. I love you man,we could ride off into the sunset, but, it’s a creek.

[@tr654tr2]

Lot of good finds in this one! I really like the jasper agate, and also the amethyst agate. Really good banding on your finds today! Thanks so much for sharing your finds, and yourself, maybe too much of yourself today? Hahaha😆

[@AgateDad]

Hahaha laughing out loud at the ending of your comment! Oh thank you!

[@stacyjv_4982]

Wow! It would totally be worth you going back to that site to get more great finds!

[@kathrynpdx841]

It's gonna be a rough flight home from Minnesota someday when I'm hauling a carryon with eighty pounds of agates in it back to Oregon. 😆 It seems you might like our jaspagates out this way, though.

[@AgateDad]

Hahaha can you imagine? I got pulled aside on my way back from AZ and they pulled out a big bag of white chalcedony and agates from saddle mountain lol

[@autumnkuhn5132]

So that’s what they are! 😂 I found so many cool pieces in Jordon Valley and couldn’t figure out if they were jasper or agate, guess they were both!

[@WaywardCoug]

I’m in central Washington and have a truck. Roadtrip? Lol

[@copcynthia4758]

Agate Dad..I suffer with pareidolia 😂 and every time I watch your videos it just really acts up...lol...thank you for sharing

[@kathysausen6493]

Beautiful finds today!!

[@ruthchapman3847]

Incredible finds, I'm so jealous

[@AgateDad]

Don’t be 🙏❤️

[@MrChubbyHubby.]

You are a Trooper! Nice effort in getting this video, and awesome rock finds.

[@drhexagonapus]

They might be rare out there in the Midwest but in Oregon I find jaspagate combos pretty frequently, and they can be unbelievably gorgeous

[@AgateDad]

Thats great for you! They sure are beautiful!

[@drhexagonapus]

@@AgateDad it's a tradeoff, since the lsa you find are so much more colorful than the agate our here, but it might be a little more abundant here

[@AgateDad]

I suppose but I have seen some breathtaking Oregon agates

[@drhexagonapus]

@@AgateDad yeah Oregon is kind of rockhounding paradise I'm not gonna lie haha. You should come by sometime!

[@jaspervlietinck]

❤ the slideshow. Nice details 🎉🎉

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

NO PAIN NO GAIN ROCKIN PROOF AGATE RAD💪👍🕵️

[@AgateDad]

Exactly!

[@TheLindagdetroit]

Pretty sure this is exactly what I sound like while out rock hounding 🤣🤣🤣 lol I do love agates

[@jasonhoward5349]

Great video. Looking forward to more

[@LauraNielson-b3g]

I like the the close-ups at the end an awful lot!

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Another amazing video, congratulations for the perfect rocks you found, I really enjoy you my friend because you are a happy person, continue so the good work with the videos and do not stop smiling!! Greetings from Greece!! Sincerely Bill......

[@aliencat11]

You've got a great eye! Keep up the good work!

[@AgateDad]

🙏❤️

[@bulletman124XXL]

Dang at the end great close ups could really see the goodness in them Rocks them bands pretty awesome. The woods journey was pretty cool going to out of the way places, great video!!

[@andrearasmussen8865]

Lucky ! I just want to get out .. this years been hard but hopefully next year will be easier! I picked up agate picking a few years ago from my best friend Ashley and I've been obsessed since

[@AgateDad]

Hope you can!

[@darrinwilliams5715]

WTG what a great hunt. You smashed it. 😎

[@AgateDad]

Felt good. Felt real good lol

[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

17.05 onwards my favourites, may I suggest Kevlar pants lol 😂

[@AgateDad]

hahah such a good idea!

[@RM-vw3ov]

Holy crow you paid in blood but what a haul of beautiful agates!😂👍

[@AgateDad]

Haha just a little

[@RocketRockhound]

Definitely worth getting getting banged up and ripped shorts for these finds lol

[@AgateDad]

You betcha!