Exploration for New Agate Deposits Leads to Blue Orbicular Agate, Huge Tube Agates and More

On this adventure we head into the hills of Central Oregon to hunt for new Agate, Jasper and Petrified Wood Deposits. The wind was howling all day and an intense storm soaked us on the way out. Lots of cool finds.

[@DebbieHatler]

That jasper is incredible.

[@Grandmasrockin]

I cannot thank you enough for your awesome videos. Also very cool that Bodi rockhounds with you too. Keep em coming please

[@diggingappalachia954]

I loved the botryoidal piece right at the beginning

[@kevinunger433]

The large one @4:00 looks just like Graveyard Point. Nice. And the large jasper at the beginning of the video is beautiful.

[@itslattice4195]

Yeah I've found a few now at this spot that resemble Graveyard. Can't wait to get that one on the saw!

[@mitchgillilan]

That's crazy how many seams and chunks of agate are just laying around out there! I really loved that big jasper you left behind it was great quality. Those bubbly tube agates are out of this world! 🎉

[@itslattice4195]

Yeah I've ignored this area for years. Turns out everyone else has too!

[@yelenalastovkina5681]

So nice your son is sharing your hobby.Too bad the rain interrupted.Was so many beautiful rocks on a ground.Combinations of agats with moss is amazing

[@itslattice4195]

Yeah I'm stoked he enjoys going on my adventures. Starting to get a good eye for them too!

[@Grandmasrockin]

PS go Brodi! Nice finds kiddo!

[@keithscritchfield2913]

My grandpa and l hunted rocks in central Oregon back in the 1960’s. Lots to find.

[@itslattice4195]

I can only imagine how much stuff there was in the 60s. That must've been a blast!!

[@HangtownDave]

Looking sharp guys! Great finds! Awesome materials! Thanks for sharing!

[@itslattice4195]

Thanks a bunch! We had a fun day. Love it when our days off align.

[@tomgary4283]

Hi Jay, My wife & I just started rock hounding 3 yrs ago, we're 75 and it's been a great activity to do together. We watch a lot of YT and we really enjoy your channel and we have really learned a lot by watching your videos; thank you! We live in Terrebonne and bought the OR Rock Hound Map and the 2 books about the OR sites. We really enjoy the Ochocos, Bear CK areas, east on hwy 20, & the Steens & McDermott areas. We built a pond & stream on our property by our gazebo and display a lot of rocks around it. It's fun to go out and walk around it and admire and reminisce the trips. Thanks, Tom & Tye

[@itslattice4195]

That's awesome. Glad you are enjoying the videos! I hear the Polka-dot Agate mine is reopened out in Ashwood. That's another fun one to check out if you get the chance. I like the idea of the pond! Might have to do that myself.

[@tomgary4283]

Hi Jay, I've been wanting to go there, and also explore the Ashwood area, sounds interesting. The water feature was a fun project, I did it myself, and now it's a great place to put all our rocks, the sound of the water in the stream and falling into the pond is very peaceful, and we can hear it from our bedroom window at night. Hey, quick question, in a couple of your last 5 or 6 videos where you're finding the wonderful pet wd pieces you've mentioned a couple times about rattlesnakes, does that area have an exceptional number of snakes or is it just typical Central OR?

[@itslattice4195]

This area definitely has a high concentration of rattlers. Deschutes River canyon north of Madras and Crooked River vicinity have a pretty good population. I've stepped over a few. I was reaching down for a big agate one day and a big rattlesnake let me knownthat was not a good move to make!

[@tomgary4283]

Hey Jay, Thanks for the heads up, it's getting to be that time of year to start keeping our eyes open. We very seldom have run into them, but we walk heavy and keep our eyes open. Thanks, Tom & Tye

[@michaelbearss371]

Cool finds! Great area!

[@sagerat8188]

That Jasper was GORGEOUS! it needs saw blade. You should go back for it some time!

[@itslattice4195]

Might have to do that. We were on a mission to explore and keep the load light that day so I left behind some nice ones!

[@keithcunningham7925]

So many rocks cool agate

[@TheSubmissiveStone]

Yeah that blue is great. What a productive area! Definitely found some cutters!

[@itslattice4195]

Can't wait to pick up where we left off. Was getting good when the storm hit.

[@sherrybriggs5459]

Hey guys, nice finds

[@itslattice4195]

Hi Sherry! Thanks again for tuning in. We had a blast.

[@Fishmonger35]

I was hoping you would have another video out soon. Great finds and great timing! 👍

[@itslattice4195]

Awesome thanks again for watching!

[@susie5710]

Very cool hunt, beautiful place!

[@itslattice4195]

It really is!

[@Ontario_Rockhound]

Cool finds!

[@itslattice4195]

Thanks man. Been enjoying your content. Good luck on your next trip!!

[@Ontario_Rockhound]

@itslattice4195 thanks, I am actually going down to Florida for the next two weeks so hopefully I do well with the fossil collecting I am planning to do. 🙂

[@itslattice4195]

@@Ontario_Rockhound Nice! Good luck! I always watch the Florida channels. Looks like some good hunting down there.

[@sherrybriggs5459]

Love ❤️ that blue 💙

[@provenience]

Thanks for taking us along. I have come across that woody looking texture as well on seam agates. I'm inclined to think it's 'slickensiding', extrusion or movement somehow or other when the rocks were still viscous or reheated.

[@itslattice4195]

Thank you for pointing that out. Over the years I've found many that look kinda like wood but obviously aren't. Surprised I haven't heard of slickensides before!

[@mountainfamilymineralsandr182]

Hey there Jay, was wondering what happened to you. Weather and work make rockhounding difficult. Those that persevere gain the best rewards. Sweet agate and jasper locale. Always nice to have your son along with you on an excursion. My daughter and I are heading to one of my secret locations on no name mountain next to secret creek located in the hidden valley. Time for another Rock fix! Keep on hounding and we'll keep watching. In

[@Mrjoshuasjourneyzzz10420]

Cool stuff!!!

[@JC-tn8zh]

Awesome video, I love the finds. I just subscribed and I look forward to more videos!

[@itslattice4195]

Awesome thank you so much for subscribing. Glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@tomgary4283]

Thanks!

[@itslattice4195]

Thanks so much! First super chat ever!!

[@jonsdigs1]

At 4:51 it appears to be chalcedony filling an open space created by a fault. The slickensides are the clue.

[@itslattice4195]

One other person commented about slickensides. Never heard of that before which surprises me after so many years hunting agates. Makes perfect sense.

[@tradhunter5976]

Hey love the channel, haven't seen anything new lately hope all is well with you.

[@itslattice4195]

@tradhunter5976 Thanks!! I'm hoping to get out there soon. Busy on the farm this time of year!

[@tradhunter5976]

@@itslattice4195 Cool thanks

[@robertteschke3567]

Hi Jay, Do you sell any of the specimens ? Bob T

[@itslattice4195]

Hi Bob. I don't currently. I used to do ebay. Mostly crystals and slabbed agates from old collections.

[@therealkarlcolt7116]

Looks like you're on my land. Just to the left of that chunk of BLM land right by newsome creek bridge.

[@itslattice4195]

I wish! Your land looks so good. I'm on the BLM side. I do go all the way to the edge though. This was the northern edge of the first quadrant just south of the fence with the posted signs. If I'm mistaken somehow, let me know. I would gladly trade fence work or cash to hike around on your side though!

[@2HighNoon]

Commercial at 1 min into the video. Come on KZbin..

[@itslattice4195]

Ridiculous

[@2HighNoon]

Thanks for sharing the walkabout with us though. 😊👍