Found the most amazing Quartz Crystals, and LOTS of them!

First day of my 14 day trip into Arkansas crystal collecting and I am already blown away with the crystals we have found. Spent my first day at the Hamilton Hill mine site. As Brian "The Crystal Collector" was setting up for his big public dig event we got to dig in the main pit and exposing new pockets full of amazing quartz crystals.
Huge thanks to @The Crystal Collector for inviting me out for this trip and @Avant Mining for hosting us at their amazing facility and mine sites.
Please Check out these other amazing KZbinrs I got to spend time with on this trip:
Brian "The Crystal Collector" - @The Crystal Collector
Paul "Pioneer Pauly" - @PioneerPauly
Frank and Kyndal "That Camping Couple" - @That Camping Couple
Derick and Bri "Rocks for the Spirit" - @Rocks for the Spirit
Jake "Dallmyd" - @DALLMYD
All the great people at Avant Mining - @Avant Mining
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[@theangrypainter826]

I appreciate how y’all KZbinrs support one another. Respect!

[@brandonsprague3927]

Gotta stop an look Dan and Pauly real people doing real work in the end Dan always says hope I can earn your subscription never like and sub he wants to earn it and HE HAS

[@isaiahoconnor8236]

It's the same with the sword and midevil group. :)

[@wamlartmuse2983]

Usually good people support other people. In this case we just have a bunch of good peoples.

[@tortugalisa4748]

Wow Dan! What a great collaboration💙 New viewer! You won my subscription💯 Watching your video, my eyes were as big as a kids in a candy shop😃 Thanks everybody❤

[@Danhurd]

Welcome!!

[@aaronpreston47]

I have been watching The Crystal Collector for years! Even though he’s pulled thousands of crystals over the years, he’s still excited about every one! This is a fantastic collaboration!

[@derekbudd1476]

"Welcome! I hope to earn your subscription today" is one of the most genuine, human sentences uttered on KZbin. God bless you Dan and thank you for inspiring me to try gold panning in my home country (Scotland).

[@DALLMYD]

Great video Dan!!

[@bangunrisdiyanto5905]

In my country Indonesia many

[@robertmcdonald1419]

Sunday Morn, coffee and my favorite channel. Let's see what treasures Dan pulls from the earth!

[@goldiswhereyoufindit]

Awesome Dan. I love how you and Pauly always go visit new places. You're always welcome to come visit my mining leases in Georgia!

[@bigizzysworld4253]

Dan makes the best videos. From the content to his personality. You can tell how much passion he has for this stuff and sharing his knowledge

[@MrTha]

Amazing video

[@marychace1011]

Love how the Canadians are saying, "Y'all" and the Southerners are saying, "Ey." I am subscribed to all of those channels and am currently in crystal overload!

[@davidnash6429]

LMAO!

[@davefish2280]

Be careful Mary, I had a case of crystal overload 5 years ago and I am only really just coming out of recovery.

[@jcouch1993]

As an Arkansas native, and more specifically my inlaws live near the mines and my parents go all the time, this brought me joy. I really wish I could have met you in person while you were here. Your one of my favorite hounders. I'm glad you had so much fun digging through the red dirt and mudd!

[@Swanknot]

Context is everything. One of the few contexts that when you hear someone say, "What a Cluster!", and it's a positive.

[@imari2305]

Dan Hurd and Pioneer Pauly with Bryan The Crystal Collector?!! Niiiiiiiice!!! Dan it was such a pleasure to see you and Pauly with Bryan. I have often hoped that you all would get together and find some amazing crystals and gems and it seems like you all had an amazing time. It was so nice of you to give Bryan some ot your beautiful Ocean Picture Stone. I can't wait to see all of the amazing quartz crystals you'll find on this dig.

[@mbormann6046]

Mt Ida area is amazing. The geology of the area is great.

[@thailandgold]

*Excellent video!!! I really enjoyed this one!!!* 🤠💰👑😎🏴‍☠️✅

[@GSProspecting]

Great job fam. Keep on having fun. Gold squad out!!!

[@MrMedoro]

I am 90% sure you are going to be the first Million subscribed prospector on KZbin

[@clintparkison9844]

Make sure if you are around hot springs to visit the Garvin woodland gardens and the glass chapel! Such amazing places!

[@lori8553]

Amazing day!!!!! Good going everyone there. What I would give to have been there!

[@jopy999]

This guy is so positive it’s cute 🥰

[@PilotMcbride]

All the kiddies playing in the sandpit, 🤣🤣🤣! Sorry, in the crystal pit, 🤣. Top stuff! 👏👏👏 👋👋👋

[@johnh3642]

3:32 awww Matrix jumping up in his lap before they start digging xD

[@DennisNDanaReynolds]

I have lived in Arkansas all my life.My wife and I have dug for crystals before.You don't always find them .But it's always fun.

[@kaitlynn1402]

was late to the premiere today. but, i do have to say i love how Dan says "...I hope to earn your subscription today" in most (if not all) his videos. definitely earned mine with the informative videos and warm personality!

[@Danhurd]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@knuckle12356]

@@kitsuneneko2567 exactly this. I subscribe to another channel that has this rap about "not letting the algorithm choose for you" as if liking and subscribing wasn't them directly working within the confines of the algorithm. As they all do. So don't jerk me around, just let your content do the talking. Dan is a master of this. Just clean, fun, and honest content that is captivating enough by itself to not require gimmicks. Invaluable these days. Neither pandering nor condescending.

[@RGYT86]

I'm really enjoying this crossover between my favorite channels.

[@highcommander2007]

Love your channel and the crystal collector! fun to see you both on the same video

[@labency]

I love how you are one of the small few prospectors I’ve found on KZbin that doesn’t plant the gemstones/gold that is found! It shows that someone like me can actually do this kind of stuff!

[@TheGreenhornProspector]

What an amazing opportunity, those were some stunning crystals! Nature in all her glory, thanx fer the video youngster. ;-) ....lol

[@ScottishGoldHunter]

What a day Dan! Wish I could have joined you guys⛏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@handbananaistherapist642]

For a year I have thought of going to Canada and taking some of your gold, now you are in my world taking MY crystals! DAMN YOU, HURD!

[@ward4299]

Wonderful video as always Mr. Hurd! I’m wondering if it would be possible for you to do a video on the geological process that caused these crystals to form?

[@kellycloutier7560]

Good luck Dan

[@cliffmiller1021]

Amazing the fun like minded people can pull together from so far away.

[@craigjoinsoncookingoutdoors]

Awesome video Dan love watching you and pauly 👍⛏️💎

[@stcmor]

It was heart wrenching watching the plate crack apart but what a lovely dig with such amazing people and crystals!

[@christhompson4270]

Awesomeness all round, congratulations guys 👏👏👏👍👍👍❤️💖

[@thegeck9978]

Leaps and bounds Dan. Good on you!

[@EZDiggin]

Some crazy crystals Dan. can't wait to see what you found all cleaned up

[@flipflop4364]

Nice Crystal Mr. Dan. Thanks for all the videos.

[@JohnathanLee8702]

Y'all rocked that dig!!!

[@stevewoods8116]

Very Cool!!!!

[@jaderabbit8726]

I love crystal digging in Arkansas, always a blast

[@VoGusProspecting]

Dan, **** ******* ** ******** *** *****. Chris.

[@Reglabbe]

G'day Chris ;) thanks for popping in ;)

[@srameypr]

Wow! After seeing the other YT folks' videos, I was so excited to see yours! I have put crystal digging in Arkansas on my bucket list! After years of the corporate rat race and not making time to get out there, your videos - and now the others you've introduced me to - have revived my rockhounding spirit. Hope to thank you in person someday.

[@anthonyquinn9169]

I love how happy you are

[@30105378]

Bunches of fun.

[@aimlowbowfishing6497]

Your still on my bucket list......

[@dragonmother204]

This looked like so much fun!!!

[@chrislawler1773]

Dan, don't join the circus. Keep doing your own thing. 👍👍

[@shelleycorp9707]

Wow absolutely amazing

[@timweber9359]

Love trips like these on this channel!

[@thatcrystallady_donna]

I just love going to Arkansas digging for quartz crystal

[@christabelkennett7401]

I have been hanging out for this video! Such stunning taonga (treasure) you found!

[@paulnewhouse8714]

I cannot believe you came to Arkansas and I did not get a chance to meet you or Pauly. You were about three miles from my sister's house. Really enjoyed the video Dan.

[@tzinanechumah]

Thank you, Dan. That was SO much fun. ❤️🙏😎 What a beautiful place to be. 💐

[@Danhurd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@glentimmins7560]

Sweet👍

[@AdamosDad]

I have a grand daughter that I would love to take there, I try to give her as many rocks and minerals that I can find, she enjoys the hunt.

[@NWRockExplorer]

Awesome video Dan!! A seam like that would be a dream find here in BC!! I can't wait for things to start warming up so I can get back out exploring😃

[@Danhurd]

Fingers crossed!

[@bradleygordon540]

Welcome to Arkansas Dan!

[@jandjprospecting7711]

Those are some beautiful crystals

[@christopherwelden1296]

Haha bloody finger...I remember going home and washing my hands off and seeing all the cuts.

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

[@scottimusgarrett15]

That was fun, Dan! I like the camaraderie between all y'all (😂)! Looks like you're having a good time down there; thanks for bringing us along! It looks like having a pressurized water sprayer, like the reusable ones from Wurth, could come in handy there for flushing out that clay. Just a thought!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@lisaferrara8120]

Love your enthusiasm!

[@mawi1172]

Pioneer Pauly is the sweetest thing you've got going on this channel. We're all waiting for him to get back in the water next summer.

[@kristie2013]

Dan and Brian, my 2 favorite youtubers digging together? Fantastic!

[@jeffcook8501]

Have to remain a kid at heart

[@noahpierce3759]

beard is coming back keep um the work Dan

[@twindiggersminnesotapamandpat]

Simply amazing! 😎😎

[@patriciamarsha7289]

Dug crystals with my kids 30 some odd years ago at Herkimer Diamond mine. Found quite a few small points. Such fun.

[@Hwy.Runner]

Dan I’m glad you’re wearing different colors for people can see you.. otherwise you’d blend in with the quarry.. so that you won’t be scooped up!!!

[@mikeseguin6443]

My dad was working underground at a mine.They were blasting and after the blast was done.They found a big pocket and dad collected a pile of different sized crystals.He had one that was diamond shaped.You had to hold it with two hands.Huge.

[@Eagle_Eye_PROSPECTOR]

Dan , i got two bags of your Christmas special PAYDIRT , i had a great time panning it and wow there was 40 pics of gold in my bag and the Gems where nice to , and my girlfriend did a bag and got about the same in hers , Thank you,

[@williamscoggin1509]

Excellent!

[@iand6541]

Thanks for the video!

[@amywalker4015]

I just love how you and your friends are developing such a wonderful community of earth lovers. Your love and sense of adventure comes through the screen and inspires. Way better than Wonka vision!!!! Keep having a blast.

[@Danhurd]

Thank you so much!

[@Zest_Fest18]

I love this guys attitude 😄❤️

[@ericwilmes9352]

Awesome video can't wait to see the next one

[@CanadianGoldMining]

We’ll I’m up 3 hours early this time - lol - not missing this one !! Looking forward to seeing everyone in the chat this morning- hope everyone has an epic 2022 season❤️⚒❤️

[@jonathanbrewer3051]

This is seriously so freakin cool! I wanna come play in the mud!!!

[@OptimizedOutdoors]

I'll be visiting there again soon!!! Awesome finds man!

[@upnorth6722]

Awesome video . Wow !

[@clockfixerar]

You are in my area,,15 miles across Lake Ouachita... Welcome to Arkansas!!

[@arkansquatch2172]

I am from AR and saw you being shared around a couple different pages after this. I am here for it!

[@arkansquatch2172]

YALL

[@TheDenisedrake]

What a fun group of people! Glad yall found so many good crystals.

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

Great video enjoyed watching

[@corywilliams5410]

Absolutely beautiful crystals! Thanks for doing this video.

[@ryanhenderson4113]

Very amazed by this Dan,keep living your best life!

[@glendadalejones3753]

So astonishing,I’m gobsmacked and words fail me. Just wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@elenasnelten8985]

Oh man, you got to do too?!? What an amazing group!

[@josephcormier5974]

You all looked like your having a lot of fun great finds thank you five stars

[@Danhurd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@beansdad70]

Amazing video! I hope y’all enjoyed your time down here. Absolutely beautiful crystals.

[@tinamitchell8735]

I love it .

[@ironhorse7588]

Good times

[@KeiranR]

Love your work mate ..

[@GilbertNichols]

It looks like y'all had a really good time. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@q66channel6]

Woww istimewa 👍👍👍

[@nikolaisikes6245]

THIS LOOKS SO FUN!

[@katiedid713926]

I just love your excitement

[@dallasjohnson9015]

Another Great video