My HAPPY PLACE, Hunting a River FULL of Fantastic AGATES, Jaspers, and Petrified Wood in Montana

In this one, we head out to one of my favorite spots and hunt down some wonderful agates, petrified wood, and Jaspers! We had to move slow because it was a very overcast day, but our patience was DEFINITELY rewarded! I hope you all enjoyed this one, and I will have more awesome content coming very soon!
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[@kellyharper367]

Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: this video made my heart dance! I share in your joy! Rock on dude and dudette !

[@ethanhansley4708]

Wow! Great finds!

[@mittenstatelapidary6364]

Such amazing finds.

[@moonstruck581]

Another trip with incredible Agate finds.

[@oneofakind6313]

supper entertainment.. relaxing

[@hilario6960]

That place would make me happy too ! Holy mackerel !

[@jimlancaster6120]

Nice finds again today thanks for the tag along.

[@christianress1507]

The last 2 is my favorite, all some is inkredibel

[@mitchgillilan]

Another magical day indeed :)

[@MontanaRockMom]

Nice finds Theo!

[@darrinwilliams5715]

Great hunt !!! Those agates wow😎

[@vivid23d53]

Wow you hit a great jackpot.

[@nolasdollsandaquatics9386]

Beautiful stones 😍

[@paigelee6321]

Awesome day of rock hunting 😊💙

[@michelleshorey8103]

Wow! Awesome rock hunt, Theo. Hard to pick a favorite. They are all really cool finds. Keep on doing.

[@mariehillard1742]

Wow! What a day! Don't ever loose your enthusiasm Theo it's so contagious & wonderful. Loved all the rocks, they were juicy! From the land down under.

[@constancemiller3753]

I'm so happy I found this channel I want to spray my screen and say "oh my gosh! look at you! WOW!"

[@IvanLopez-zh3xz]

Nice job man!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Man there was fonds for days Theo my man! I’m a sucker for blue and that waterline was so rad to see poking out of the ground! I can’t pick a fav but just stunners man!

[@MsSandraCGL]

Loving the hair cut

[@TheoKellison]

Thank you!😄

[@sandmaker]

You seem to do well on cloudy, windy days. I think the blue one is today's winner.

[@TheoKellison]

You know that is true😂i thi k its because on overcast days i do not have the sun to help me so i move REALLY slow to make sure i dont miss anything.....maybe i just ought to do that all the time and not just when the sun isnt helping😅

[@sandmaker]

@@TheoKellison yupper!

[@deniseview4253]

The one you said will make good cabs is y favorite but all are beautiful.

[@patriciamckean4186]

Love your hunts...

[@aydamercado6798]

Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow speechless 😶 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gracemccoy1970]

Wow!

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

So beautiful my friend!! Nice rocks ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@judymarkel8029]

I catch your excitement watching these. Have fun in Florida. I want to see these in slabs. Haha thank you

[@TheoKellison]

Will do for sure!😄 just got here today actually! We have some awesome stuff lined up so i cannot wait to share those vids with you all!😄 and we actually cut a lot of these in an upcoming video which will be out very soon!👍😄

[@QuestForDetails]

good hunt !! too many to carry !!

[@TheoKellison]

Thanks so much!😄 that strughle is well worth it though! We actually didnt get into too many giants this time so the weight was still manageable😄

[@booboobear5710]

That was a great rock hunt!

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

Once again I would need to take my F 250 there to hunt. Jeez what finds you have. So much beauty. Havagudun Theo.

[@colleenlinke4208]

6:05, I WOULD REALLY LOVE TO BUY THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sherrya6922]

I want to be in Montana... those are Beautiful. I'm ENVIOUS 😯

[@rombutanrambutan4427]

ughhh i super love love you 5ever

[@gingermackeen5741]

Theo, those were some of the best rocks I've seen on your videos! Congrats! I know you'll do something beautiful with them.☺️

[@mrsgrammy3552]

My favorite is the red jasper. That one was incredible! Thanks for the great video..BTW..Your dogs are gorgeous also!

[@TheoKellison]

Thank you so much!😄 they are the best

[@judyhobday4760]

makes me want to go pack up my car and head out. So many fine finds!

[@GermanGemcutter]

Damn 3:00 🤯 this is totally mind blowing...15:05 Holy Agate 😯 look at all of these spectacular Dendrites and Floaters 😍 Fabulous. 11:17 wow what an extreme color❤ Looking forward to your works with these amazing Materials👍 Thanks for the great Video👏👏👏

[@TheoKellison]

I absolutely love finding those mossy waterlines!😄 they turn into absolutely incredible cabochons! I think we may be able to get a few scenic agates out of that beauty😄 i am really happy i looked down when i did; that one was hiding for sure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Cliffwalkerrockhounding]

Holy crap! I didn't even know you guys had red plume in Montanaland. Beautiful

[@TheoKellison]

Actually i didnt either until about 3 months ago! Thought it was just regular jasper until i started cutting them and wow! We do actually have some really good plume on the Yellowstone! Still dialing my eye in for them but they are really fantastic! Thanks so much for watching!😄

[@beckieg8479]

Wow I never knew you could get agate in wood it's so beautiful I wants some! Great finds love love love it!

[@momseajay]

Oh, man, Theo!!! I so wanna hound with you for a day or maybe a month or so .... LMAO!! I love your hounding scores, and not jealous at all, (okay so I lied, I'm so jealous I'm green)!!! Thank you again for taking us along!

[@tinastoddard5411]

This was a fun video! I'm so so glad you decided not to cut the Jasper agate at the beginning of your preview. I love whole rocks and petrified wood. Thanks for sharing.

[@shortylove282]

Nice I live in Florida look forward to seeing a video from FL 😍

[@TheoKellison]

That series will be coming out as soon as i get back!😄

[@graceenglund]

Watching from Sweden

[@derrekfishman]

Theo!! Dude, such awesome finds! Wish we had them like that near me in Michigan. We may hafta make a rock hounding trip out west!

[@TheoKellison]

Come on over!😄.....actually not right niw though😅 the river just started coming up so there wont be much gravel left exposed to hunt in just a few weeks, it will be back down around june or july though👍

[@kastah]

LOVE Jasper!! soo beutiful colors... you really found a LOT of nice rocks, that with blue was a catch!! That must be the strongest RED Jasper I ever seen here??

[@TheEagleviewer]

My face hurts from smiling at all the happy! Thank you Theo for spreading that joy!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Nice haircut! Ok, watching... HAHA, "Darn it! It's going to have to come with!" Also, it makes me so happy when you get happy about PW. Great hunt, Theo - made me smile all the way through.

[@TheoKellison]

Of course!😄 i am a huge fan of petrified wood! Especially the treasures we have on the yellowstone; i can never turn down a good piece of petwood with agate...that and jasper😅which is probably why my backpack always ends up being so heavy every time😂 and yes! My hair was getting to an out of control point😅i usually never let it get that long so it just had to go

[@dianerhymes1875]

I love the video! Some very nice finds. Did you notice the "mountain scene" on the water line that broke along the layers?

[@TheoKellison]

Thanks so much!😄 and oh yes i did! We are hopefully going to get some fantastic scenic pieces out of that beauty, that is one prime cabber😄

[@barbymccain2436]

I can’t pick a favorite, no way! hahaha You jumping from stone to stone with such excitement makes me think of myself when I’m Rockhounding, it’s an adrenaline rush! So much fun and you found some beauties! Blessings to you Theo!

[@TheoKellison]

Oh yeah!😄i definitely turn into a child every time i go out looking for stuff😂 hard not to get excited when you're finding rocks!

[@TwiztidTrinityRaven69]

I want that blue waterline and the small petrified wood

[@kellywion1464]

Love that blue agate! Thanks for taking us along on your hunts! So many beautiful rocks!

[@dazachoman]

Whoa! Holy cow, my wife and I were just in that spot! First time we had ever been to that part of the state, partly inspired by your videos! How random. Going back for some turkey hunting this weekend too, ha! Cheers!

[@markattardo]

🤯

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

So many cool agates, petrified wood, and fossils!!! Awesome!!!💖

[@melissapolito4146]

I really enjoy and envy watching you i am 61 and can't rock hound any more because of my health but i still cut and tumble rock you do great work . I would like to send you some shell and rock if i could will you let me know how thank you please keep on rocking rock hound joe.

[@TheoKellison]

Thank you so much!😄 that trult means a lot and i would gladly accept that very kind offer! If you go to the "about" section of my channel, you can find my email there and that would be the best way to get ahold of me😄

[@JedFinds]

Hey! Here from wild kyle, watched a few videos a few days ago. I really enjoy what you do, you have some killer finds!

[@heathersmith-gearns6336]

Oh my gosh Mr.Theo!!!!! I love them so much !

[@RagnarRocks]

All hail the lord of the rings!

[@grantfahlman1815]

Theo, when you picked up that TSA it didn't really look like much at all. Seeing it afterward, cleaned up... that piece is gorgeous. I can't wait to see it slabbed. That red Jasper should have some great cuts as well. Awesome location, for sure!

[@donnabeaudin9114]

Unbelievable beauties !! Can’t wait to see the slabs and what you create with them!!

[@lyndamooney1592]

Love the red jasper,blue agate.. you found lot of gems. Definitely a happy place.

[@patmccrady6063]

Your channel was just recommended to me. What part of the country are you hunting? I find smaller pieces of similar material in the southern portions of the Missouri River

[@TheoKellison]

I do almost all of my river hunting along the Yellowstone River in Montana😄

[@yoopermann7942]

what treasure trove ya found! as far as picking out one? i`m not able to pick out just one when they were all #1 BEAUTIFUL!! great video! thank you for taking us along

[@olmilfishrock]

That blueish Montana agate is my favorite . And all that woot is AWESOME!!!

[@TheoKellison]

Love it when i find blues!😄they are not too common on the Yellowstone so i always get super excited about those ones

[@Tealtra]

At 5.59 your looking at a lovely stone. What are the lovely purple and pink stones around the area there?

[@patrickbeaton6697]

holy shite...any random 5 or 6 of those...over a years time...an l'd be happy as...absolutely incredible Theo. your jasper agate at 10:55, don't cut it like you would normally, cut it on multiple angles that highlight what's in the stone...it's a beaut ! nother insane hunt/adventure, loved the vid Theo. 👊

[@davesontherocks9938]

The Rockhound family. 😁

[@lisamuro7601]

What an amazing rock day Theo! Thanks for sharing wish I was there, but enjoy that you took the time to share.

[@OzoneFineArtVentures]

Another great one, loved seeing the mystery 'what is it' rock, those are always fun. Gorgeous scores as always, cheers!

[@TheoKellison]

Thanks so much!😄it was a great day for sure! And i absolutely can not wait to cut the mystery rock; it is likely holding some phenomenal fortifications!😄 thanks so much for watching!😄

[@donnalantz7981]

Holy wow. Those were just beyond awesome. I see why it's your happy place. Just gorgeous pieces. I was just as happy and excited as you were, and I wasn't even there. LOL. Awesome video.

[@TheoKellison]

Thanks so much!😄 it was really a great day! And we actually went to another spot after this, so theres even more treasures coning soon😄

[@donnalantz7981]

I always look forward to your videos. No matter where you go. I just love all of them. I truly appreciate all the work you do. You are so talented. I love learning from you. You inspire me to be more creative. Thank you.

[@CharlesCarrigan]

Incredible finds!! Where is this at?

[@TheoKellison]

This is in Central/Eastern Montana😄

[@CharlesCarrigan]

@@TheoKellison that part is kind of obvious...

[@hukeaz]

I think I have to go to my happy place today. Looks like a great day💜

[@geosobservations9496]

You need a LeTourneau L-2350 to follow you there...😅

[@10kLakesRockhounding]

You show us so many cool finds! Always terrific!

[@stonedpicker5627]

What do you carry all of these rocks in as you move along the beach? A golf bag or something?

[@leonacrowley164]

My gosh Theo you made a killer haul. Everything is so beautiful, thanks for sharing

[@helenlamberton2637]

Too hard to pick a favorite. Love them all!

[@jimk7087]

Still looks like a nice day to be out! Did you train Floyd to hunt agates by smell or sight?

[@TheoKellison]

He kindof just trained himself😂he sure spots the good ones though!

[@jamespiel946]

Looks like you need a truck for your haul today.

[@judywi5545]

Theo, your enthusiasm is so contagious! I just love the beautiful finds on the Yellowstone! Amazing stuff. The blues are awesome. I can't wait to see what you do with them!

[@TheoKellison]

Thanks so much!😄 i definitely turn into a little kid when i get to the yellowstone, hard not to get excited over great rocks! And i will actually be cutting some of these in an upcoming video!😄

[@M29WeaselDriver]

What kind of tumbler do you use to polish the big agates?

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

I have dreams of beaches covered with crystals, wow

[@todddaugherty110]

Theo, don't you ever curb your enthusiasm.... it will take all of the fun from us. I'm a bit puzzled. Usually the "Montana Yellowstone Gang" is on gravel bars where there is silt all over every rock. In this one, things looked pretty clear. Had it rained within the last day or so? Saw a few shotgun shells so my guess is there gets to be some serious bird hunting there. And thanks for all of the links to other rock-a-holics. I already had all of the Rockheads that were in your challenge, but this list gave me some new ones. Thanks, as always.

[@johngiorgi4000]

Hi Theo, hope you are doing well. Please tell me what does TSA stand for, regarding the blueish agate with fortifications? Thank you.

[@stonedpicker5627]

Be careful of the Michigan Dogman out there, Theo.

[@drockmonster]

I just started watching your videos and I have some questions. Where are you? What are the light blue stones that you don't seem to look at? What was the red stone on the log?

[@alczek]

As always I'm amazed of your findings. Do you ever sell rocks? Both my wife and I have gotten into rock hunting and polishing etc. We were just talking of her doing some jewelry. You are her fave as well as Katy. She had an accident breaking her neck and back and a bunch of other bones last week. When she comes home we nor I will be hunting but we enjoy tumbling and seeing the beautiful rocks. I see you throw away rocks that I'd be interested in getting you to sell if interested. We have purchased rocks but not always as good as hoped. Or can you advise where I can purchase. We have done it on Amazon. I know this sounds like a scam but call Munson hospital in Traverse City and you can confirm she's there and will be for two more weeks. Carol Czekaj I'm Alan we are both 72 and we have really gotten into this. I'm rambling.

[@royolstad8532]

I've watched a lot of videos this winter, but never been where there's agates myself. So I don'tunderstand what a Treasure State Agate is. Could you explaini it?

[@TheoKellison]

Of course! A treasure state agate is basically Montana's version of a fairburn agate. They are usually opaque and have amazing banding and fortification patterns when cut and are very uncommon finds. For all intents and purposes they are just Montana fairburns but South Dakota did not take kindly to us calling an agate NOT from South Dakota a fairburn😂 thus we just refer to them as treasure state agates

[@royolstad8532]

Is it still pre-runoff over there? Or are you just on higher bars?

[@TheoKellison]

It is actually at the moment! The river just started to come up a week or two ago; weve been getting some cold snaps so its a bit behind schedule from normal. This was filmed about a month ago though so the river was still at it's lowest before runoff👍

[@mosstrooper999]

What is a TSA?

[@TheCorgieQueen]

your dogs totally think you are finding and digging up bones!

[@randycates5242]

What river is that?

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

Theo, I'd love that common opal or agate at 7:05.. how do I specifically order it.

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

Specifically love the blue of the TSA.. and that plume agate.

[@MsSandraCGL]

The only accent anyone can use these days, is a Southern accent, we love Yall, so we are ok with it

[@TheoKellison]

Honestly i have a pretty massive range of accents that i float between, it just so happens that my southern drawl and northern teang are the two that show up most in videos😂 in person it would definitely be my russian accent; alexis gets really tired of my random bursts of russian😅

[@MsSandraCGL]

@@TheoKellison That is too funny

[@stephanierocks8503]

I am not even half way though and wondering how many pounds of rocks did you haul out?!

[@DV-fd9bj]

Slow down and show us the rocks please otherwise why make the video? Thanks.

[@chanoquin5921]

You go much to fast