Finding Spectacular Shelf Specimens in the Wild Yellowstone River!

[@mommato2tots]

Please tell me you sell some of your finds! I would absolutely love to have some since I’m all the way in Oregon! All we have here is small beach agates unless you want to do some serious digging. I would give anything to rock hunt with you and chopper out there ❤

[@MontanaRockMom]

Every once in a while I post some to sell.... www.ebay.com/usr/montanarockmom

[@wrencoe4016]

You don’t know where to look if that’s all you’re finding. I’m in Eugene and know of a few good spots where I’ve found basketball sized carnelian and geodes. Also a good spot to go for crystals and agates is at lookout point at dexter reservoir in the fall and winter because they drain it and they are everywhere. I highly suggest that you don’t go out there alone as last time i went there were a set of cougar tracks and a set of little cougar tracks so there’s always at least 3 of us when we go and my big wolf boy. The best spot is where the pie eating contest was in stand by me 😉

[@andreatabor8468]

There are a LOT of places to find rocks in Oregon, Central/Southern Oregon is just primarily the best area for it. I live in northeast OR and it’s sooo hard to find places near here to find rocks though so I get it 😭

[@lonestar2047]

@@MontanaRockMomI’m coming to Darby Montana next week, where can I go to do some epic rock hounding? I’m from Missouri and we have nothing like that here.

[@samuelfiore7949]

Mom, many of those finds are just "Jaw dropping." Beautiful Just Beautiful. Just so much to say about this video, so just read on!!

[@amberkreier1712]

Absolutely worth the watch of your video!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you

[@lynnmaines7352]

That's the prettiest jasper ❤

[@stevemace1725]

Love that blue color at 16:50, it could be wood, my favorite to find!

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

I find EVERY ROCK BEAUTIFULLY BEAUTIFUL!!! AND I MEAN EVERY ROCK!!! CREATIONS!!!

[@candacepeterson8932]

You find the best rocks!!!

[@amberkreier1712]

The jasper with the bright beautiful colors look opalized.

[@sunsetseeker2243]

wow, what great finds!

[@lydiabiggs6920]

YOU ARE BETTER THAN THE BEST, MRM!! Compared to all the others, your finds are priceless!! Have you ever thought about making lampshades using your colorful slabs and/or slices?? Similar to making stained glass but using your specimens from Mother Nature. Having a bright light behind your slices!! Ooooooooh! I can just imagine!! Thanks 🙏 for all your hard work and your very fancy high tech videos. I often wish I lived closer to you. Have you ever traveled to Seattle to find some local specimens??

[@MontanaRockMom]

I have not been rockhounding in Seattle- but my sister lives in Spokane. I'd like to make a trip out there and do a week of exploring!

[@PahaPoniesSpanishMustangs]

What an incredible day(s)......dang.....🤘

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

Nice to see you out looking.

[@terrimaldonado8806]

I think you found some of the most amazing agates, Jasper, pet wood that I’ve ever seen! Please show us the cleaned versions and maybe even your display!!

[@dustinfindsrocks]

Man that jasper 🤯 dude it’s rainbow! I’m always blown away by what you find Kim. The Yellowstone is amazing!!!

[@MontanaRockMom]

🌈🏞💙🤠 Behold the mighty Yellowstone. She is spectacular.

[@dustinfindsrocks]

@@MontanaRockMombest gravel bar rockhounding in North America I think!

[@dustinfindsrocks]

@@MontanaRockMommaybe the best gravel bar rockhounding in the world! 🤷🏻‍♂️ It’s up there

[@grandparocky]

I had a Labrador that brought a big black bear on a full charge back to me one time WOW you are so right what your heart does at that point!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Heart explosion! 🌋 I'll never forget that moment.

[@kastah]

I love driftwood, if I find some that is nice shaped, I take them, have found one shaped like dearhead with antler, (small) an a lot of other shapes. Ohhh, that first Jasper was beutiful, so many colors. And you did find some good Agats too.

[@MontanaRockMom]

Driftwood is so beautiful!!!! It's hard to walk by some pieces without picking them up.

[@trouthawk]

Wow! Beautiful!!

[@candacepeterson8932]

Loving the jaspers!!

[@derekclement7323]

That first one is spectacular, call it a monet stone lol 😊

[@MontanaRockMom]

It really is! 🏆

[@donc5220]

Good Boy Chopp!! oooo that Red green blue jasper!!I was having a poopy Day this made it wayy better! thank you!windows to the Soul..

[@letitialouison7311]

Rock MOM, you’re the best ❤❤ these rocks wow wow.

[@kevinunger433]

Wow super finds. That river, some day I gotta get up there.

[@nancymoran2180]

No fair, I'm jelly! Beautiful rocks!

[@Brian_the_Rockhound]

Those colors in that first jasper are amazing.

[@amberkreier1712]

Gosh I would love to come up to Yellowstone to rock hound with you-!!

[@danadickey4513]

Wow!! Awesome finds!!

[@geneturk2299]

Amazing finds pet chopper

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you, will do

[@FieldsOfGold149]

Thank you!👍nice you have a lot to choose from I rock and fossil hunt have UTube shorts videos of mostly rocks and fossils, started four weeks ago. Kentucky creeks. You have great rocks.. your a rockstar!

[@rockandfound]

Wow you found some super blue boys that day. I especially love that blue piece of pet wood bark.

[@chelsie7824]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@sylviastreet]

Your spray bottle looks real handy! Haven’t seen that kind!

[@Curiopescador]

Ótimo vídeo parabéns LIKE LIKE ❤❤

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you friend

[@wyodino6245]

I love the weird ones!

[@DeirdreCrist-tf6cq]

Thanks for showing them off!!

[@JnVrockhounding]

Those Jaspers! Wow. I always love the agates you find but I want some of those jaspers. Dang! Great video.

[@johnshields6852]

Beautiful stones, it's amazing what's right under our feet.

[@leonacrowley164]

Wow Kim you found a lot of beautiful rocks. Chopper was wanting a place to take a nap.

[@MontanaRockMom]

Yeah he was done

[@raystevens687]

Wow I'm thinking you ought to find a hornes for chopper so he can tow your wagon around.

[@judymarkel8029]

Whoa your bear encounter was scary. Beautiful rocks. We need to see your shelf now. Thanks for taking us along

[@susie5710]

You find the most beautiful rocks! Thanks!

[@richardcarlson1850]

Mom your a brave soul! For me I’d want a 458 Weatherby Magnum 🤣😊

[@amywanden2094]

Wish I lived in montana...most amazing rocks

[@cherieblossomarttravels]

Wow, glad U guys are safe 👍 if you ever come to Aus U have to watch out for them Drop Bears 🤠

[@marknorthrup7646]

You and Chopper are a couple of tough cookies. I love getting out in that kind of weather, but I can understand those that don't. I do worry a bit about your safety out there by yourselves, but I know that you know what you are doing. I think that I will always love the easter egg colors of the jaspers best. I have been out east of where you are last year (I was given special permission on a ranch on the river over between Miles City and Forsythe with a lot of river frontage). The next time I go up, next spring (around the end of April), I'll invite you along, but you will probably want to bring your kayak so we can get to the best places. It was probably my best rock hunting experience ever...and I'm kinda' old, but not too old to have fun yet. heh

[@MontanaRockMom]

You can count me in on that adventure for sure!!!!

[@marknorthrup7646]

@@MontanaRockMom I will keep in touch but really I will make this happen, don't worry.

[@RichBinell]

Glad the bear mom story had a happy ending. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@jimellis936]

Welcome back, haven't seen for a while now. Loved the rainbow hued jaspers. I envy that you had some cool weather, here in central Texas it's gotten over a 100 every day for over a month now.

[@MontanaRockMom]

Heat yuck!!!!

[@danielcarter7657]

Those are awesome pieces

[@dawnettehunter6922]

I get so excited when you open these up to reveal what's inside. Looking forward to the cutting party!

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

I think this was meant to be a non cutting just display party 😁

[@amywanden2094]

Omg love that colorful rock you found

[@sharonpape4343]

Wow, I can't believe how many beautiful rocks all of you Yellowstone Hounds find in one outing. I would love to try it!

[@yelenalastovkina5681]

Always most amazing finds!

[@montanalivin8248]

I always love your videos... please keep them coming! And holy cow; and good job on Trapper being a good protector!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@camilovergara6653]

OMGz you are awesome! Those Jaspers, and when you think that you have seen it all, you just keep finding one after the other. I don’t know how you do it! AMAZING

[@treasurelife6922]

Hello MRM, I've been so busy at caregiving Mom that I haven't seen any of your videos lately. I'm so glad to see this one in my feed. You are talking about the bears as I'm writing this and om goodness, chopper is a true champion hero. Be safe and observant at all times and get yourself some spray and an air horn just in case. Rock On!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Best wishes to you my friend

[@timlabute8930]

U really outdid yourself with the Jasper and some of the other rock , keep up the amazing hunting and rock on!

[@amberkreier1712]

Oregon does have some amazing rocks you just have to know where to look. Willamette River is a good start

[@MontanaRockMom]

Oregon is on my bucket list. The entire state!!!!

[@IvanLopez-zh3xz]

Awsome finds amazing again!!!!!!!

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

Stunning specimens!!

[@rongiusti5397]

Never seen a video with so many beautiful finds!

[@MicheleRuiz-h3j]

You find some of the most beautiful rocks! I would like to see them all cleaned up!

[@Janine-kd8ey]

Beautiful agates you found. I would love to be there.❤

[@mrmcphilsconfidential8562]

Your sight and vision must be perfect. You find the most exquisite and featureful rocks. Wonderfully all too good.

[@sabrosaborincana5288]

Wow que ágatas tan preciosas encuentras siempre, es emocionante, ya que yo hago lo mismo pero casi no hay ágata aquí, me encanta tu canal, blessings❤

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@raystevens687]

Wow haven't seen on line and a while hope everything is going good for you.

[@debbiewilson6806]

OMG!!! First a rattler now a bear with cubs no less! Hope you carry protection and Chopper has his snake shots. Fabulous colors I am very envious

[@kendramanuel1276]

Such beautiful finds! ✌️🫶😃

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you 😊

[@teresamariedyer7894]

I just stumbled across your post. Oh how I wish I were there with you. I'm having a blast just watching. I love rocks. Im in Iowa, haven't stumbled across anything like that, absolutely beautiful.

[@laurat5143]

Omg: 😂 I'm so happy for you. ❤ I love all your finds. My God, I've never seen so many really great agates in one place. Hi Laura's my name. I've watched your videos before, this one, wow! it takes the cake . Fabulously shelf elf version.😊 lol, oh, I'm an amateur rockhounder, my grandpa showed my siblings how to find agates and independent fi, which told us a lot. I just turned 67 in July. You're doing a fabulously great job. 👍 Thumbs-up. Thank you.

Muito top meu amigo e que lugar lindo.

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you friend

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

Those Agates are definitely worthy of sitting on the shelf. They are great finds.

[@RichsOutdoorAdventures]

Those Jaspers you found were amazing, Absolutely beautiful!!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Right?! I think so too

[@deniseveiw7992]

As always beautiful jasper & agates. I can only hope if my one son & his family get to Montana & go to the river can find gems like you do. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrChubbyHubby.]

Super cool beans finds Montana Rock Mom, and I am glad your encounter was brief and healthy!

[@stevecorrigan5139]

Excellent video, I live in New Zealand although we have agates, Jasper etc here, nothing like the quantity you seemed to find. And the bear story?!?? I subscribed immediately.

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you for subscribing, watching and commenting!

[@debralane7408]

You always find very beautiful rocks. The colors are fantastic great job I’m 71 and I had to move to a mobile home park so I’ve been doing my own landscaping and I’ve been digging up really cool rocks you never know what you might find.

[@MontanaRockMom]

That sounds so fun! I love to hear that.

[@DownriverRocks]

Oh so good to see your here and good and happy. ❤️❤️ love seeing these videos

[@outdooradventureswithfayde6832]

Im going to have to agree with a lot of everyone else comments in chat that you consistently find the coolest stuff. Kim! That jasper that just radiated colors was intense. Cute lil pet wood branch. All the agates were sweet. But, I was partial to the jaspers and petwood this time. Chopper said Mom I found a bear! Glad it turned out ok! Love your videos 😊

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

So glad to see you finally have a cart for your amazing finds to save your back!! Funny Chopper fantastic hunt 😀😍 thanks for sharing!!

[@8621Charro]

SO nice to see you in your habitat!!!! As you pan the camera around to spray your finds, my eyes are darting all OVER the place, wanting to say STOP...Get thAt one!! I see you have bear spray with you now....good idea. I always have some with me whether riding or hounding!

[@MontanaRockMom]

I've got that spray tied up front where I can reach it fast!!!!! 🐻 I'm on edge now

[@jamesblondeau1029]

Nice to see u back and loved your finds. Especially that vibrant jasper you found in the river. Drooling over that one. 😀

[@michaelvandyke6715]

I'll tell you what, you're having a heck of a hounding year so far! Snakes, bears, what's next a Moose? The material you find is extraordinary and keepers for sure. Chopper is a keeper too, what a dog protecting you while you're out and about.. Extra rations for him! Thanks for sharing your videos and stories. Two thumbs up Kiddo.....👍👍 PS: Seeing you all bundled up and with it raining on you when it's a 110° here, was making me sweat and wishing for that nice cool rain... I also keep tough material on my shelves in the shop, they'll never get cut..

[@MontanaRockMom]

I'm afraid next time could be a cougar...my worst nightmare

[@MontanaRockMom]

I bought Chopper a few cheeseburgers that day, not gonna lie...

[@michaelvandyke6715]

@@MontanaRockMom , I would have too ..👌

[@michaelvandyke6715]

@@MontanaRockMom , let's say, you never run into those cats!

[@MontanaRockMom]

@@michaelvandyke6715 Amen.

[@sandmaker]

I loved all the rocks but the jaspers are my favorites. I really liked the electric red one on a dark background. They wlil, all make for great shelf and window specimens. Now, I'm glad you saw all the snakes and sent Chopper on ahead. It certainly could have worked out differently. Chopper gets extra love and treats. Woof, woof, woof. He did what he was supposed to ,blocked between you and the bear and cubs. Please be safe, happy and healthy. From Dahlonega, Georgia this week. 😷⚒

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you my friend! Chopper enjoyed a few cheeseburgers afterwards 🍔🍔🍔

[@sandmaker]

@@MontanaRockMom woof, woof. 🐕

[@MsKindaSorta]

Aggity Ooooh!😉

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

Incredible finds. Those bright Jaspers were so amazing. The Bear must have been so scary, no bears to worry about here in NZ, or snakes

[@IndusRiverRock]

Wow Amazing so many beautiful finds thanks for beautiful sharing 😊

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

I have to go rock hounding in Montana! You always find BEAUTIFUL & BIG rocks! Those jaspers are GORGEOUS! So colorful! Love it!!! ❤️ 😊

[@jeanettestefanik5854]

The jaspers on this video were phenomenal. I always love agate but it was hard to beat the colors in that jasper.

[@selfretired3025]

Beautiful specimens! The jasper are my favorite for their colors but some awesome wood & agates too!! Wow. Lucky you! :)

[@grokeffer6226]

So glad you and Chopper are staying safe!!! Garter snakes might seem scary, but they really are harmless. You've got great rocks up there. You Rock!!! 🐻

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thanks so much

[@grokeffer6226]

@@MontanaRockMom 👍👍👍

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

Nice days on the Yellowstone!The jaspers had me gasping and then laughing at myself! Chopper knows how to protect his mom. Such a good boy.

[@MontanaRockMom]

Yes he does! 🐕

[@rachelleandrichard]

Of all the rockhound channels, you have the most incredible and consistent finds. I love your channel. Would you be keen to do a monthly round up of your finds once your back at your workshop. They're so beautiful and worth seeing again, all cleaned up. No pressure. It's just an idea. Much thanks. Rachelle, Australia ❤

[@MontanaRockMom]

I definitely need to show these beauties cleaned up. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@chantalrochon3566]

Omg! The bear story😲😱😳 loved the colours on that 1ST jasper❤Thank you for this walk😊

[@SissyMchill1]

Stunning finds. I do love your riverbeds. I wish Arizona’s shorelines, river and creek beds were this colorful.

[@anniegironne8444]

That's a scary story, glad you and Chopper are ok. Good dog. Those are some crazy rocks I would love to have on my shelf. 🤩 All I found this summer in a lake is a coral fossil and you just gave me the name of it 😉 I was wondering how you make your rock specimen shine when they are dry without polishing. Rock on!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Sometimes I hydrate their "skin" with some mineral oil!

[@IdeaDraw]

Very nice ❤

[@cynergy4]

Oh my, that would be a scary thing to experience! Good boy Choppr! Stunning finds as always on the Yellowstone

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

You are definitely motivated. Nice finds hope Chopper is ✅ ok😮

[@lyneece1956]

Beautiful finds. I love the colors.

[@Reet64]

Some real beauties! Glad you are both ok after that bear encounter.

[@SISIR141]

Really amazing to.. stone thanks for you.

[@darlabuchmeier135]

Kim, your finds are spectacular.😊

[@littleSallyJo]

You have the MOST COLORFUL rock field to hunt in!!! I don't know how you can leave ANY of them just layin' there!! Spectacular finds--thanks for sharing with us!!