Must-do Rockhounding Adventure In Eastern Montana Creek!

Come along as Chopper and I go on a rock collecting adventure along a creek in the Eastern Montana Badlands. Lots of colorful rocks to collect here including jaspers full of hematite, dendritic agates, agatized wood and coral. I found several specimens to add to my collection as Chopper "fished" for minnows in the creek. I am sure you will spot several "keepers" that I missed, just so many cool rocks!
#creekrockhounding
#rockhoundingmontana
#montanaagate

[@MountainJohn]

I dont know if anyone mentioned this, but the "coral" is actually a type of worm that burrows into drifting wood. The jasperized wood you found was actually filled with worm holes known as toledo wood.

[@kellyharper367]

Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Kim, these specimens are so beautiful...I'm sitting here with my mouth watering ....like Homer Simpson looking at a can of Duff's. 😅

[@normanschmidt8389]

I really like the occasional birdsong in the background. Maybe a housefinch? All the natural sounds are so much better than music. The water drip and splash, the cricket, the birds, the gravel crunching. Your voice ooo-ing and aww-ing... Oh yeah, the rocks are cool too.

[@bja010]

If I went rock hounding with you I would have about 400 lbs of rocks in my jumbo backpack!!!😂 AMAZING FINDS AND GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@sandmaker]

You said you might have an epic day. Well... it looks like you did. From the multicolored jaspers, to the boytroidal agates to the jasperized petrified wood, it just kept getting better and better. Send a thank you to chopper for keeping you safe. I never knew how you always found the best rocks. Then it dawned on me, your the "Rock Mom" and you just call out to your children and they come. Thanks for the epic tag along. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒ Woof!

[@heikeehlers6029]

Montana agates are amazing...I'm hunting occasionally in Northern Illinois Mississippi river...getting some lake superior agates on a rare moment....These rocks are really beautiful...so I think you have gotten to heaven today!😊

[@heady70]

Awesome! When you pulled the large piece of jasper out it looked like a piece of something translucent was sticking out beside it 😍

[@user-pd2gu6li2n]

Darn. I wanted to see that rock with big white lines. You got beautiful rocks again today.

[@BarefootDreamers]

I’m a first time viewer and landed here from Theo’s page. I look forward to watching your past videos!!

[@anonanon938]

Those are some brilliant Jaspers, love them. That last agate had a dazzling blue. That's a great day!

[@celestesanterre796]

Wow Wow Wow! Thanks for taking me along!

[@walkingwater893]

Wow, wow, wow!!!

[@grokeffer6226]

Beautiful!! I hope Chopper didn't eat too many frogs and minnows. 👍👍👍☀🌞

[@bettyjobraford7419]

Chopper is such a good boy.

[@TimSadzewicz-rt2dh]

Beautiful rock of the day. Looks like a chunk of crazy lace

[@jose59080]

You are amazing, you have a good eye. Finding agate & jasper!

[@leannaerickson9745]

Beautiful indeed! Now get on home, get Chopper dried off, and get the mighty Drogon fired up!🤩👏

[@largent45]

Wow Kim, that little colorful agate was gorgeous! Man, the colors and the banding are insane! What a killer find! And that pet wood the jasperized one, was amazing! So colorful! And the green one! Wow! And that chunker of agatized wood! Wow! That brecciated jasper with hematite was really nice! The pattern was awesome! Pretty carnelian agate too! And that deep dark red agate was just amazing! Nice coral fossil! And that broken piece of agate with the lines was nice. The agate after that with the fortifications banding was amazing! Chopper is so much fun! So cute! Nice cutter too! And all the rest! Wow Kim! What a really awesome day! And your agate of the day, really was the agate of the day! Successful hunt for sure! Thanks Kim!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you for watching and all your comments!

[@CelticDruidess1]

You have some amazing specimens there - absolute beauties!

[@Rablikesblue]

You show the rocks so well. Love it. Chopper is a wonderful companion dog too.

[@AA-ge9bz]

Good morning, madam. I wish you a useful and valuable trip Salem

[@sharonbendtsen3421]

You had a very good day

[@rpmblues7018]

OMG what a haul, I am so JELLY. Love your videos. Thanks.

[@atuuschaaw]

So so envious of your surroundings. So so many beautiful specimens. And the petrified wood always makes me drool. 😅♥

[@fossilroe]

I love the way you get soooo excited over your finds. Makes me wish I was there too. Keep on collecting.

[@sharonbendtsen3421]

I have to say i am not usually envious of people’s rock hunting but i am today. Absolutely amazing

[@leodapat9139]

Watching from pinas garita San Enrique iloilo tnx ma'am 🌺🌺🌺🌹🌹🌹🙉.

[@cathyhagen3143]

Oh my goodness!!! So I commented on a different video of my rock. I wish I could send a pic... you just taught me another one, thank you!!! I have a green jasper agate.... what's even cooler is its round, and the agate part meets in a triangle on both sides is beautiful! 😊 Flathead.....

[@MontanaRockMom]

Those are stunning! Send me a photo! [e-mail]

[@darlabuchmeier135]

Such pretty finds. What fun to unpack and marvel all over again.

[@debralane7408]

I had to watch it again. My favorite was the bubbly rock and an agate, with all the red banding, red and white banding rock on.

[@derekclement7323]

I like that yellow jasper. It looked like it could be bumble bee jasper.

[@JnVrockhounding]

As usual great finds. Thank you so much for sharing. I must admit my heart broke just a tad when you left the septarian behind. It was shaped so weird and I loved it. Perfectly understandable though.

[@ejd5261]

Just found your channel and I’m obsessed! I love collecting rocks on the beach and now I’ll have to come to Montana! Question for you- do you know if there is a way to turn rocks you find into semiprecious stone beads? Or would you need a whole bunch of expensive machinery for that? I love to hand-knot beaded necklaces and it would be cool to make some out of stone I found. Love your joy and enthusiasm!

[@terrylschumacher-levy5150]

🙌👸🏼 That Green jasper? Chalcedony? 💚 Soooo gemmy

[@kastah]

What a lovely day and so many beutiful rocks. Wow, I can not say that the Jaspers was best, because that Agat at 5.17... was extreme. You are always finding a LOT of lovely rocks. Lucky you. Thank you for the video

[@JhonDiamond2021]

you find beautiful and quality stones friends.

[@larryloyd2989]

Everything you found is amazing very beautiful agates and Jasper and lots of other goodies. You're doing exactly what I like to do. You're my kind of woman!😊

[@msmarigold4647]

Oh yeah great video I could stay in a tent for a weekend looking, I live in Ohio and wouldn't even begin to know where to find rocks like that Love it, love it ❤

[@butchgarner3911]

LOL most videos I watch I have to speed them up a little but, yours...... when you find a rock and get all excited and saying look at this and look at that flipping the rock every which way and back again to drop it and pick it back up and put down and wash it then grab it and start turning it....that whole sentence happens in real time of 2.3 seconds! LOL it is too funny to see how excited you get when you find a winner! but, I do have to slow it down to see all the things that make it exciting! Dont change a thing, I just got tickled at you when you fond the big yellow one about 3 mins in!! I was like "let me see let me see!!! lolThanks for sharing!!!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thanks for making me smile 😃

[@fishinfool]

Thanks for taking us along! A picture is better than a thousand words!

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

Omg! What beautiful finds! I bet drogon is hungry! "Hint, Hint" 😅 i love your videos. They really relax me! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@beefmelt]

Hello, MRM. It's good to see you back. That bubbly one reminded me of the botryoidal geode that I sent to you. Loved all the cool stuff. Welcome back to heaven.

[@infantryattacks]

Luv Chopper!!! Have fun:)

[@dustinfindsrocks]

😲🤯 dude that one at 5:00 looks like a NICE dry head (I think that’s the name) agate! You kill it every time! Great finds!!!

[@rockersfromaz3001]

Holy crap!!! You find literally the best rocks ever!!! Wow!!! So beautiful!!!! I am soooooo jealous!!! Lol but good for you!!! Very cool!! 😊👍

[@lifewithankylosingspondylitis]

Hey montana rock mom! Love watching your channel! I am from Canada and i need to get out to montana! The rocks your way are so pretty and amazing. I live vicariously thru your rock hunts and love watching what u find!

[@patriciamckean4186]

Those rocks are so beautiful. The colors!

[@annes4213]

You are too cool 😎and dang lucky 🍀 as well 😁

[@helenlamberton2637]

Really like your rocking with the meadow larks! Great finds!

[@mariobeggio9710]

You are rocking my world!! Awesome finds!!

[@stacy-northernauroratreasu4120]

Wowzers. Some great specimens. Beautiful rocks. 💜 😍

[@offyarocka]

Heck yeah! Thats an awesome spot and some nice finds too!!! Thanks for sharing ✌😎✌

[@michaelbearss371]

That's an epic rock hunt! Those agates and jasper ate awesome! I'm sure you wish you could hunt along the river but then you could've missed out on this area!

[@guiart4728]

Rock hounding heaven! I thought I have it good in Puget Sound but Montana rocks! (Just couldn’t help myself…lol)

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

So many stunning rocks what an epic hunt thanks for sharing 🤩🤩🤩

[@s.v.662]

This was so fun. I was born in Eastern Montana ❤ Excellent finds❤

[@wildhorseraces]

So glad I found ur channel. You n quest, as far as I've found, by far find the best stuff. Thank u for sharing!!

[@tommykyle1570]

Amazing finds

[@jasonjohnson7150]

I will be checking it out as soon as possible. Amazing finds and what a great day.

[@melaniebutters4826]

And your dog's so beautiful and sweet too :D:). This video has so cheered me up - Thank you :):)

[@stevemace1725]

Thanks for the adventure today kim, georgeous finds.

[@lorettamartinez2144]

Oh man I just found your channel and I am in awe with everything you found!! Wow I would love a hunt like that! Epic for sure!!!

[@MontanaRockMom]

Welcome and thank you for watching and commenting!

[@letitialouison7311]

Rock hounding heaven❤❤

[@raystevens687]

So far ever rock you found are very very nice for sure.

[@heywally2739]

Wow!

[@Mrjoshuasjourneyzzz10420]

Crazymontana!!!! Aggg

[@jamesblondeau1029]

So pretty with the hematite and jasper. And the banding on the agates you found. Wow. And im sorry i watched your previous video and was so excited about the app i forgot to say how cool it was you found shark teeth. Hope to find some some time myself. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. So amazing some of the stuff you find. And your cutting videos make me sit in awe. Have an awesome next hunt 👍😀

[@raundupuis3134]

Words alone don't do justice to most of the amazing finds you come across. Double envy!

[@billlisakinzner8655]

We will be staying in the forsyth area for a week later this month. Hopefully we can find some good stuff. Your video along with katydid and theo inspired us to make a trip. Thanks for all your wonderful videos.

[@MontanaRockMom]

Cool! Best of luck on your adventure!

[@billlisakinzner8655]

@Bett Johnson I can do that

[@Mrjoshuasjourneyzzz10420]

🎉nice show kim!!!!

[@denisthemineralist4033]

I agree. HOLY CRA-COW!!!

[@cynergy4]

A truly epic hunt Kim! I can't wait to watch you feed Drogon!

[@lynnmaines7352]

Amazing day out ❤

[@douglasberwick1699]

Oh my XXX, you sure hit the jackpot on this hunt. Congrats !

[@brianwalker9185]

I love watching the world wake up. The light, the sounds....Your enthusiasm and joy...infectious. Great rocks again...Thx Mother Nature and M.Rock Mom...you to Chopper. Be well, stay safe.

[@MontanaRockMom]

Rock on!

[@sandrahealey6385]

Wow! What an amazing hunt ❤️ love it all so much MRM! I try not to be jealous, because I find some fantastic agate treasures here in Tasmania! You inspire me to share my hunts 💕

[@patc4767]

Really missed your video's. Thanks for making my day!

[@debralane7408]

You always find the most beautiful and unusual rocks, and I like how you like to color textures, and everything else a true rock master

[@MontanaRockMom]

Thank you, you are very kind. Have a wonderful day...rock on!

[@patc4767]

Agate of the year!,,

[@mariavictoriatantau1156]

Hola guapisima!!! Tus videos son excelentes!!!

[@michaelbearss371]

Awesome! Gorgeous finds! I love the montana agates but they're really hard on my 10" tile saw

[@Bella-RJR]

Where in Montana are you? I was working in Glendive and Forsyth for a while and hunted on the Yellowstone river and found the most beautiful agates and opals. When I was up at Glacier National Park, we found a lot of great rocks. But when we were in Dillon, we were finding the most beautiful garnets just laying on the side of the roads near the talc mines.

[@MontanaRockMom]

I'm west of Glendive....what a treasure state montana is. I need to make it over to find some saphires....

[@lorikartanowicz3602]

Wow you found some phenomenal rocks today. I final met someone who is as obsessed with Rocks as myself. I love your videos.

[@MontanaRockMom]

Yep, heavy rock addiction. 🪨

[@veronicamoore3777]

I smiled the entire video! Unbelievable finds this day! Your skills for finding these absolutely beautiful rocks is awesome! Thanks for sharing your adventure!😊

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Wow. Some of that looks like candy! Great spot. I hope you go back. Thanks.

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

Good for you I hope to go to Montana soon I live in Wisconsin so it’s a few hours away for sure. Such great finds out there 😊😊

[@melaniebutters4826]

That is just amazing! And what a heavenly place to hunt! Your enthusiam is so infectious too :D. Love it :):):)

[@deniseview4253]

I’m hoping by the time my son & his family get to Montana the waters will be down so they can visit the river to rockhound. As always you find the most beautiful rocks.

[@justjulee9135]

You found some really beautiful rocks! Im always amazed at the beauty of Montana! ❤

[@Rocktwister]

Wonderful finds! Wow I wanna rockhound where you were in this video!

[@jeanettestefanik5854]

Geez, what an incredible hunt!!!!!

[@tonyalynne5918]

Wow! Such beautiful finds!!!

[@upperpeninsulabeautiful]

I've got to my kids out there! What finds! My kids love agate hunting, but our Lake Superior agates are quite small in comparison to yours...and less numerous. But you can't be the banding and colors of ours! If I would have only known of the agates you have in Montana when I was their years ago, I may have never left😀

[@MontanaRockMom]

Your agates are on my bucket list.... you are right, your colors and banding....wow!!!!!

[@upperpeninsulabeautiful]

Hey Kim, just wondered if your kids are into rockhounding? My son is for sure. My daughter has lost interest. She is 9 and my son is 8. I'm hoping she will come back around. So is there a way I could send you some pictures of my shelf agates? Tried to send you this message last night and I think the internet monster gobbled it up😃. My 2nd and 4th video show a couple of my agate jars in depth. You will have to check em out. Anyway, your a natural agate finder...just like my son. Please forgive me if you already received this comment. Still trying to figure out this smart phone and KZbin!

[@c2880cag]

I’m so jealous. Not only am I from Montana , born in Billings grew up in roundup , my grandpa prospected with much success and found many fossils , I live in Washington now but go back often rock hounding but your finds on this video are mind blowing . I need to come with you sometime lol

[@AustrianRocks]

beautifull!

[@anniegironne8444]

It's going to be crazy to look at some of these agates under the microscope 🧐 Insane finds. Nice to see Chopper having such a good time 🐕 Rock on!

[@bandit6048]

Adorable! :)

[@jazzrat2000]

You're making me sad! The summer of the flood was my 50th high school reunion, Miles City. When I was younger, I spent a lot of time looking for rocks just like you are, but on this trip, my last one, there weren't any stream beds to look in! I found a guy in Miles City who did lapidary in his basement and bought an agate from him so I wouldn't go home empty handed. Pout over!

[@troyrager1352]

I found a 30 pound chunk of jasper along the Yellowstone near Columbus last year, it was huge, I left it for another rock hound to have.

[@KatyDidRocks]

AMAZING hunt!