Hunting Montana Agates on a Yellowstone River Island

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

18.33 Nancy is killing it!! 🥰 beautiful petrified wood and some nice glowers!!

[@MichiganRocks]

She catches on quickly.

[@ShilgenVens]

Every time I take my husband out rock and fossil hunting I keep an eye out for heart shaped rocks. I give him the heart rocks as an enduring thank you, and I love you, for standing around for 6 hours while I stare at rocks.

[@MichiganRocks]

That seems like a good plan to keep him coming along!

[@me_malene]

that is really sweet

[@cjgia4898]

So sweet! 😊 I also love the “wonky heart” shaped stones! 🎉✌🏻❤🙏🏼

[@Gloria-qy3dd]

Nice to meet Nancy ,I do know Kate I watch her videos,Great to see you all.I love rocks,specially tumble.

[@MichiganRocks]

You must be kind of new here. Nancy has been in quite a few videos, although not as much last summer or early this summer. She's had a bad toe and had surgery on it this spring. Hopefully she'll get out more with me next summer.

[@Gloria-qy3dd]

@@MichiganRocks maybe 2 falls,I think I saw just a piece of her back long time ago.Never seen her beautiful face.

[@carlabumstead9233]

Rob, this show is having a direct impact on local economies. Seriously. We have travelled to at least 4 of the Michigan locations you show in your videos - Alpena, Saugatauk, Grand Marais, Deer Park, etc. and now I am searching the internet for lodging in Rosebud, Montana. A true ambassador! Hats off to the Billings man. He had no idea he just met the King of Michigan Rocks.

[@MichiganRocks]

I always thought the word "influencer" for video makers was silly. I don't want to sound full of myself, but I can't believe how much I have influenced people to buy rock tumblers, visit Michigan, or just start rock hunting. Drew was really nice. I wonder if he's seen the video yet.

[@janehelbert7551]

Rob, you taught Nancy well!

[@nancyabram4109]

There is hope for me sometimes! 😉

[@MichiganRocks]

She's a quick learner.

[@vickilynn1204]

I really enjoyed this hunt. Thank you for taking us along.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks for coming!

[@dorothycooley1085]

Man, Montana is full of treasures.

[@MichiganRocks]

I suppose that's why they call it the treasure state.

[@suewolfe5090]

I like it when you show the sawing of the agates and the polished rocks. I was hoping you would slice the jagate! Happy hunting!

[@MichiganRocks]

Sorry! Can't cut them all. Did you watch Kate's video? She cut one that was incredible. Very mossy.

[@SRLGemstone]

Big rock hounds together. You've all found something wonderful. Montana agates look beautiful in the sun. I envy you all this joyful togetherness. You're wonderful!💜

[@MichiganRocks]

They really stuck out with the sun so low in the sky.

[@DavidLeBlanc]

One fine looking little group.

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

Awesome finds! It's always nice to see Nancy in your videos. She found some gorgeous agates! 😊

[@nancyabram4109]

Thank you. It was a pleasure to be there. Last time Rob visited Montana on his own.

[@fbjohnmichaelsalmin]

nice one watching from philippines

[@RZ-812]

A searchig video with Nancy and Drew, that's spectacular!

[@MichiganRocks]

Nancy was more of a Hardy Boys fan. She had a crush on Shawn Cassidy.

[@deniseview4253]

So much fun to be there with Kate. Nancy, I love your little stripe rock. Yours is pretty too, Rob. The agates are pretty too. Enjoy your visit with your son.

[@MichiganRocks]

We had a really nice time with Bryan. He was a good host.

[@harmonwalker3876]

you are an amazing person. I am honored to know your channel. Best of times to you

[@ShilgenVens]

I love the guest appearance!

[@MichiganRocks]

I think we were the guests.

[@markattardo]

Super fun watching you 2 with Kate!! Awesome finds too.

[@rodneywalat8956]

Great video. I especially enjoyed your editing; how you would find a rock, intersperse it with footage back at the shop cutting it open and showing the reveal and then return back to the field. I also like the drone footage showing the overall surroundings.

[@wintergirl8]

The editing is great.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks Rodney and Winter Girl. I try to break things up when I can. Hopefully it keeps your attention a little better that way.

[@dorafurness466]

Enjoy your videos, thank you for sharing

[@wintergirl8]

I love how generous the rockhounding community is. You are all so supportive of each other! Great job on finding all the petrified wood, Nancy! I am from Alberta, where the Provincial Rock is petrified wood, and it is indeed everywhere. Once your brain knows what to look for, your eyes see it more often, if that makes sense. Anyway, love your videos. So much fun. Almost as good as being there.

[@MichiganRocks]

I know what you mean about training your eyes for something. Once you get it dialed in, they pop out more. I just wish I could figure that out for Lake Superior agates.

[@wintergirl8]

@@MichiganRocks Sounds like young Sam has been blessed with that particular gift 😁

[@sbeckwit]

Thank you, Rob. This was a much needed escape from Milton cleanup.

[@MichiganRocks]

Oh, that's no fun. I'm sorry you're dealing with that.

[@sbeckwit]

@@MichiganRocks Just got power back! We're rockin' now. Pun intended.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@sbeckwit I'm happy for you!

[@vickykirts7956]

Go Nancy

[@nancyabram4109]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@robinmayenfels9675]

Wow, that’s quite the treasure bar, so many agates. That would be a blast! Hope aside from rocks you had a wonderful visit with your son!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

We had a great time. He took us on some really pretty drives/hikes, and we spent a day at Yellowstone, which is an awesome place. He was a great host.

[@ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΊΑΜΟΙΡΑ]

Beautiful! You are all so good!❤

[@barbarazernicke6967]

Loved the drone footage. Hope you got some good rocks for polishing.

[@MichiganRocks]

I almost didn't fly the drone because we weren't there long and I didn't want to stop rock hunting. Nancy told me to do it and, as usual, she was right.

[@mrimc]

Great vid Sir. Awesome specimens.

[@janehelbert7551]

Love the polished rocks!

[@Reet64]

You guys are entertaining!

[@patriciamckean4186]

Love the waterline that Nancy found. Wishing I was there.

[@CherylGannon-w8p]

Nancy, you rocked this video ( with your awesome finds) !

[@ruthchapman3847]

Very awesome

[@MichiganRocks]

We thought so!

[@PetraWildschütz]

Great fun to see you both together with Katy. I like the petrified wood.

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

I always love it when Nancy joins the hunt for the cool rocks!! 4 eyes see better then 2. I know you like your stripey rocks but what is Nancy's favourite rock to find? 🤔 Thanks you two for sharing your adventures and it's so nice to see one of my other favourite rock hound joining you would have liked to see Mr Did as well. Nice to see these collaborations 🤩😍🥰

[@nancyabram4109]

Thanks for the nice comments. My favorite rock to find would be a large, well banded Lake Superior agate. The great ones are elusive. I also love finding banded chert as some pieces are really impressive and they polish up well.

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

@@nancyabram4109 those are some nice choices 😍

[@MichiganRocks]

I was hoping to meet Mr. Did as well. Apparently he's not a morning guy. I think Kate said that was the earliest she's been out. We had to be in Bozeman by 2:30 so we had to get a rock hunt in early and keep it short.

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

@@MichiganRocks You did very well for a short hunt!!🥰

[@MichiganRocks]

@@helgavoorneveld1530 I sure thought so.

[@Ember-Teddy]

You should have put Sam in your suitcase. Lol. He would have loved all of those agates.

[@MichiganRocks]

We didn't need Sam, these were easy enough to find all by ourselves!

[@laurieowen8696]

I love your meet ups with the Montana peeps.

[@MichiganRocks]

I do too!

[@kimfrommn7162]

Fantastic!!! Really enjoyed watching the Video!! Very Interesting!!!! Thanks Guys for Sharing!!!!! 🤗❤️👍🙋🏻‍♀️

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Wonderful day and perfect company. Since your son moved, you can do this every year! Thank you.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm hoping so!

[@pattypaine]

Absolutely loved this video! Agates are fascinating stones, especially with their beautiful banding and unique inclusions that come to life when polished. Rob, your lapidary and polishing skills are exceptional -you beautifully highlight the natural beauty hidden inside. Thanks for sharing your passion,

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, Patty!

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️. Amazing landscape! These Rocks are so unusual ! Love the transparency! Hi to Nancy! Nice to meet Kate. Will look at her channel!

[@MichiganRocks]

She has fun videos.

[@kellywion1464]

Thanks for sharing! On my bucket list to go there!

[@upperpeninsulabeautiful]

Hey Rob, so excited to see you and Katydid on another adventure! You did really well this time! Oh, I love that woody piece of petrified wood you tumbled...the one that still resembled a long skinny piece of wood..... awesome!!!! Awesome video... awesome 👍

[@MichiganRocks]

It was fun to visit again. When I left last time, I didn't know if I would ever be back again. Now that my son lives in the state, I might be visiting every year or two.

[@victoriadawydiuk4172]

Love the two rock hounds🐕

[@MichiganRocks]

How about the third rockhound?

[@icatz]

What a great adventure! Hope you had fun visiting your son.

[@MichiganRocks]

We had a great visit with Bryan. He was an excellent host.

[@sbeckwit]

Wow! At 16:00 it looks like Nancy actually found a Montana puddingstone! Nice! 🙃

[@MichiganRocks]

Is that a real thing?

[@janehelbert7551]

You and Nancy have a fun time with your son!

[@nancyabram4109]

We sure did. He was a great tour guide. Yellowstone Park was one of our stops and is truly an amazing place.

[@SisterShirley]

Well this video is fantastic! Agates aplenty!

[@MichiganRocks]

We sure had fun.

[@debivort]

the polished examples - lovely!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad I stuck that little segment in there. People sometimes ask for me to show the tumbled rocks in the same video where I found them. I don't think those people realize how long it takes to tumble rocks. I think this was a good compromise.

[@debivort]

@@MichiganRocks very good compromise (the woods were my favorite!)

[@joerybicki1679]

New video! Thanks foe the info and entertainment

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome!

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@mom42boys]

When are you going to write a book, Rob?? Montana agates are fine but Lake Superior agates are better!! 😆 Nancy found some nice rocks today!! ❤

[@MichiganRocks]

I have a book on tumbling mostly written. I did that years ago and never finished it.

[@nancyabram4109]

I keep encouraging Rob to finish his book. Apparently he needs a push from fans like you.

[@mom42boys]

@MichiganRocks ROB FINISH THAT DOGGONE BOOK!! I would absolutely buy it!!

[@MichiganRocks]

@@mom42boys That's what Nancy keeps telling me. Maybe this winter. Of course, I've said that the past several years.

[@smithdog4770]

Great show, love those waterline agates.

[@MichiganRocks]

Me too!

[@coffee19837]

Very beautiful Montana agates and finds especially the one you cut into thin layers very nice pieces. Hope you have a great bless weekend

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm doing a retreat at church all weekend (except evenings), so I'm definitely have a blessed weekend!

[@coffee19837]

@@MichiganRocks that sounds like a fun event to go to hopefully it involves rocks. Hope you have a great time at the church retreat and hopefully will be able to meet with you and Nancy one day whenever we are in your neck of the woods

[@MichiganRocks]

@@coffee19837 No rocks involved, except that I brought a few of my stone crosses to give to some people I met.

[@coffee19837]

@@MichiganRocks that’s very nice of you to do that for other people. I’ve done that too where I’d find more horn coral and I’d start to give some away to people when we visited Lake Superior.

[@DownriverRocks]

Hi Katy and Nancy. Such a lovely surprise to find you three together in a video. I wanna join you all one day. ❤️❤️ (Pezz, Noelle). Ps. What a pile John had.😊

[@MichiganRocks]

I have done other videos with Kate, in the spring of 2023. We hunted together for several days and had a ball.

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

Awesome Montana agates😊

[@judymarkel8029]

Great hunt. Thanks

[@kastah]

Nice trip to Montana and Katy, you all found a lot of goodies. Thank you for a great tour, I had got nightmares about all those rocks I think I had dreamt I had to pick ALL B E A U T I F U L polished, wow wow....loved them

[@MichiganRocks]

I would call that a dream, not a nightmare. What a huge beach of fun!

[@kastah]

@@MichiganRocks polished they are, but those huge beaches, I had never been finished, and where to keep them that is a nightmare.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@kastah Ha!

[@DeborahJohnson-bh9nd]

Loved this video. Thank you!

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome!

[@JnVrockhounding]

Great finds by you both. With the river was down like that when I was there.

[@MichiganRocks]

Last time I was there, the river was very high so we couldn't do much on it.

[@gator83261]

Very cool.

[@janehelbert7551]

Yes Rob, that is petrified wood!

[@MichiganRocks]

Woo-hoo!

[@breawear5781]

I have been wanting to go to Montana to hound agates so badly! I live in Southern Minnesota and get such great joy from hounding honey agates. You found some really beautiful pieces. I might have to head out there this upcoming spring. Happy hunting!

[@MichiganRocks]

You're a lot closer than I am, at least. Although I much prefer Lake Superior agates, Montana agates are fun to find for a change.

[@breawear5781]

@ only 11hrs away🫠 LSA are incredible to find, every one of them so unique. Honey are special to me. They can be found a mile away on a dirt road. And they glow they magic in the sun. Jewels. Lights my soul up♥️ It's really cool you interact with your fans. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for all you do, your shared experience is extremely helpful. Much appreciated!

[@captpaul8827]

I have a Montana the size of a grapefruit from, of all places, lower michigan! Long story how it ended up there, but it is a beauty.

[@MichiganRocks]

Do you know that story? Was it transported there by a person?

[@SherryAustinMcginley]

Someday I hope to go there. Wonderful video.

[@MichiganRocks]

It's fun there. The variety isn't nearly as good as in Michigan in my opinion, but I like Montana agates and they were so easy to find there. Last time I went I didn't do nearly as well though.

[@SherryAustinMcginley]

@@MichiganRocks I want to come to Michigan some day. It’s on my bucket list. :)

[@MichiganRocks]

@@SherryAustinMcginley Probably not on the same trip, though.

[@thornehauser9511]

Montana is so beautiful. It's my 2nd favorite state in the Union only second to NC. And I'm from NC lol so I'm biased lolol

[@MichiganRocks]

It does have its own beauty, but I miss the trees and lakes we have in Michigan. I haven't been to all fifty states, so I can't pick the most beautiful, but I am always happy to come home to Michigan after traveling. I really love my state.

[@Thinkforyourselves64]

Know anyone that buys these rocks? Would be an enjoyable little gig!

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't know who buys them, but I have seen them for sale, so someone does.

[@markreetz1001]

I know it's true love by the way Nancy grit her teeth when she said "I love you."

[@MichiganRocks]

There's a lot of teeth gritting and eye rolling around here.

[@nancyabram4109]

@@MichiganRocks I could teach a master class on eye rolling. 😉🥰

[@ReclinedPhysicist]

Does petrified wood polish very well?

[@MichiganRocks]

I think so. What did you think of the tumbled pieces I showed in the video?

[@ReclinedPhysicist]

@@MichiganRocks I posted the question before I got to the polished rocks. Petrified wood looks very good

[@wintergirl8]

It's my favourite rock to find and to tumble.

[@Loon969]

When these are done tumbling you gotta show us how they look!

[@MichiganRocks]

Did you see the tumbled rocks in the video?

[@darkwood777]

Seems like you found a lot of agates, but I guess that's just the magic of editing hours of video.

[@nancyabram4109]

We were on a tight travel schedule so we only hunted rocks for a few hours. The agates were plentiful. It was hard to pull ourselves away.

[@MichiganRocks]

I agree with Nancy. We were there for about two and a half hours. Normally what you said is true. Five to seven hours distilled down to 20 minutes makes it look pretty good.

[@deryaural668]

[@Meanne77]

I went to the Rhone river near Nice, France this summer; I hoped that, because the Rhone comes from the mountains I'd be able to found some cool agates but nope. Got some quartz at most, pretty disappointed :( How I'd love to go treasure hunting in the US (and be able to come back home with my findings)!

[@MichiganRocks]

And how I'd love to visit France someday. We can dream, can't we?

[@johnnysmall4206]

I'm looking for a bag to put my rocks in. ✌✌✌

[@pauliewallnuts4741]

I need that hoodie

[@nancyabram4109]

We don't push the shirt sales a lot, but Rob usually has a link to Michigan Rocks gear in the description of his videos.

[@sbeckwit]

Is that a stonefly hatch? Prime trout fishing!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm not sure what those were.

[@joolzbohr]

This was awesome! When were you guys there? I was there last September and got caught in a snow storm!

[@nancyabram4109]

We were there in mid September. It was a beautiful time to visit as the temperatures were pleasant. No snow storm for us!

[@joolzbohr]

@@nancyabram4109 awesome! I'm so glad you got to go! And glad for no snow. 🙂

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

SPHINX MOTHS😊😮❤❤❤❤ LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL ROCKS😊 4 😍 🤩🤩 🥰😊😂😂😂😂💫💫💫PEOPLE

[@sbeckwit]

Rob finds a Montana puddingstone at 28:50!

[@MichiganRocks]

I think you put the wrong time. That's when the video ended. Or maybe you thought I found one after the video and didn't show it to you.

[@sbeckwit]

@@MichiganRocks My bad. It was about 26:00. A piece of quartz with colored inclusions. It was right before you told Nancy you love her (I think in self defense).

[@MichiganRocks]

@@sbeckwit Ok, I see what you're talking about. That one didn't look that much like a puddingstone, but I think I remember seeing a conglomerate that they have there that did look similar to a puddingstone. I think Kate or I found one last time we hunted the Yellowstone together. I do love Nancy, but I did say that to avoid getting smacked.

[@sbeckwit]

@@MichiganRocks That puddingstone thing was kind of a joke, Rob. Not a great one, I admit. The Nancy part was serious though. I'm married too. 🙂

[@MichiganRocks]

@@sbeckwit I thought so, but it's hard to tell from text sometimes.

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

Rob .. Nancy is more correct than not with regard to chert and jasper... they are minerally the same with jasper being called that because of the color... the preferred gemmy jewelry colors so I. Theory jasper and chert bands...

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, a friend of mine says that if it has bright colors, it's jasper. If it has dull colors, it's chert. I think that's pretty much correct.

[@sbeckwit]

If you find a Montana puddingstone, I'll die happy.

[@sbeckwit]

Did you find any native artifacts there?

[@nancyabram4109]

We did not see anything like that, although this was a pretty short hunt.

[@themischievoustwo6594]

Like bacon.. 😂😂❤️

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

18.45 Montana agate...

[@MichiganRocks]

I thought so too.

[@grokeffer6226]

❤❤❤🪨🪨🪨👍👍👍

[@thomasschultz7339]

Could be a little out of the territory.

[@sanchapa5185]

All of the sudden I’m loving those boring low inclusion agates

[@thomasschultz7339]

This is a very hard video for a fella like me eh? Maybe you should lick it then.