Only A Rockhound Knows The Feeling

[@TreeLynnT]

Excellent video!!! You conquered that jungle! Beautiful!!!

[@angelacalifornia7756]

LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

[@QuestForDetails]

best of the day Benny !!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Quest for Details Heyyyyyyyyyyy dude!!!! Man, every time, he’s like a human rock detector. Haha! Hope you are well brother 🙏

[@lindamarquis6117]

Thanks for sharing!

[@danmiller6325]

Really good!

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

I always enjoy watching your new adventures!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

NUGGET SHOOTER JOURNALS Thank you so much mate, as I do yours. You have an appreciation for the journey that is infectious my brother. Happy hunting out there to you, your lady and your furry babies 😉👍

[@lisacooper8240]

it's nice to see your interaction with your best bud Benny!

[@makelove1267]

I love who you show yourself to be on your channel. Your kindness and gentle nature makes your awesome content that much better. Thank you

[@winnievanorden1]

"but if ya stop and look around ya, ya got treasures everywhere"....This attitude is what makes you guys so special and rewarding to watch. Rocks to ya, Mates 😎

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thanks Winnie 😉👍

[@paigelee6321]

Beautiful area and awesome rocks ❤️✌🏻😊the search for rocks ❤️

[@RM-vw3ov]

Lovely day to see boys!❤️👍

[@michaelh.8280]

Perfect way to start the day!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

No One 😉👍

[@dandickinson1003]

The rocks you found were beautiful! God’s creation is so amazing to see!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you all for the amazing comments and feedback, it’s one of my favourite things to do, hearing from all of you. I’ll be getting to them as soon as possible but it may take a little while. Just wanted to wish you all an amazing week ahead and I will talk to y’all soon my friends!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart so so much!!! 🙏

[@betojdesigns]

We r lucky too because there is this amazing thing called KZbin that allows perfect strangers from all over the world to share and watch videos and interesting things they r doing. Some of those KZbinrs do it so well the viewer feels like they r there alongside with them. You do that, and it’s awesome. Thanks so much. I’ve always wanted to see Australia and thru you and your videos I get to ❤️❤️❤️

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

betojdesigns Thank you! It’s so much fun, and all I want to do is share it cause I love it 😉

[@SherSpirit]

@@Rookie_Rockounding dude, you're just my favourite rock hound and that's truly high praise! Rock on!

[@1erinjames]

The kindness in your heart shines thru! The scenery and music.....brother, lovely video!! Thank you.

[@MarlainaAtkins]

I second that!😎

[@theoe2879]

Agreed! We cannot hide what is inside us, as it shines through to the world. 😊

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you guys honestly. Way to kind. 🙏

[@TreeLynnT]

Agreed 100% 💙

[@shirleyandrews1152]

Great experience, thank you

[@MichiganRocks]

It’s hard to have a bad day while rockhounding (unless you twist your ankle in a remote area). I have to remind myself to look up and enjoy the beauty around me as much as I’m enjoying the rocks on the ground.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Michigan Rocks Dude I know right, it’s not often we look up hounding. This place was stunning, we had to look up, but then down again to keep from twisting the ankles. Haha. And for rocks of course 😊

[@jaynehorn4753]

Nature is frigging amazing in the beauty it creates. Thank you for showing us what you find.

[@joleahkunkel2717]

Oh my goodness, beauty pieces, beauty souls 👌💗💗💗

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Joleah Kunkel Too kind! Thanks you Joleah 👍

[@suejarrard2221]

Oh my goodness, such a beautiful hike!

Great vídeo my dear, Kiss...

[@dorothycoleman4834]

Nature's beauty at every turn.. amazing. Thank you for sharing ♡♡♡

[@tinadelaluz3197]

You two are my rock heroes! Love the video & I'm glad you're safe.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Tina De La Luz Naw that’s too cool! Thanks Tina!!

[@marymakesmandalas6068]

Great video!

[@chantillychandra]

Thank you from all the people that would never have been able to hike up that mountain....you've let us experience this with you! ;)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh it is 100% my pleasure Chandra! 😊

[@elizabethferguson7002]

Wow, what amazing finds. Natures works of art.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Definitely!!!

[@johnhafer9687]

With you and Benny out there drudging thru the brush in the outback that turned out to be one of the best videos that I have ever watched. Great walk about.

[@celticknott3442]

Grateful and lucky you are becoming an amazing rockhound

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Celtic Knott Thank you Celtic 😊

[@LawofMoses]

Thanks bro May God bless your next trip

[@richardbidinger2577]

The view from the ridge into the valley had to be worth that whole trip. That scene was absolutely spectacular. Nature, the greatest artist of all time.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

richard bidinger Yeah and it was really cool cause we could see where we had been last time in this area. Such a beautiful beautiful part of this country.

[@susankelly3136]

Great to watch guys

[@mundodaspedraspreciosas]

A great panning beautiful agates! congratulations

[@greenbuckeyelove]

This was such a peaceful video. The music the walk the water the rocks and you and Benny’s voices. It all sounded so nice and peaceful. Thank you. And beautiful finds. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Kim Moore No, thank you Kim for coming along, I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@kaiwolff442]

You have an infectious smile and energy that just makes me want to go splashing around in creeks all day.

[@daniellaben-david6301]

Oh my, so beautiful.

[@wvdigrrr9509]

Beautiful rocks and country...thanks for taking us on your adventure! Shaun, WV, USA

[@rossgraveley]

Yes very true there's beautiful things all around us if you know how to see it

[@hukeaz]

Gorgeous

[@steampower9990]

Always so happy with the lemonade 🤙

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ha rad thanks mate! 😉👍

[@jessicadavenport2808]

I wish I could be there with you. Beautiful scenery, amazing creek hike, totally beautiful rocks! Killer day. ❤

[@bridget_6892]

Thank you for bringing us along. I love rocks. As a kid I thought I'd grow up to be a geologist. I would love to be there with you. Blessings🌸

[@paultherockhound7277]

And to think i was washing the car and couldn't go nice one guys got hike anyways its about the whole dayrocks bush river creeks freinds no hassles just plain old fashioned fun thanks jesse talk soon bro

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Paul Flynn Hahaha! Yeah dude, your name was mentioned a number of times that adventure. Like “dude, Pauly got lucky with missing this one”... or “lucky Pauly couldn’t make it this time, he’d never come back with us again...” haha! To be honest, we’ve taken you on some skunk hunts too many times, but the next one... oh the next one! You came through with the top secret goodness 😉🤫 hahaha! Talk soon brother! Happy Saturday!

[@karensparozvich6625]

Wow beautiful rocks and even more stunning surroundings. Mother Nature at her best.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Karen Sparozvich She’s amazing right 😊

[@KatyDidRocks]

It's all about the journey. :) Thanks for sharing your adventures - so great to see rockhounding is the same no matter where in the world you live.

[@lori3978]

Are ya kidding? That was really beautiful. And my legs aren’t cramping. 😎😎😎😎

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hahaha! 🤣

[@seachers6124]

Jesse. You could have a joke on Brother Benny . Next time you find a nice stone pick up a junk stone but don't let him see it . After he looks at the good one and gives it back to you swtch em and toss the junk stone into the forest ... then film his reaction . Then show him the good one. Lol 😆

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Bahahaha! Oh man honestly! I’m gonna do this! Haha! Nice mate 👌😂

[@kayleestiltner792]

Absolutely mesmerizing, what a gorgeous trip! I made a similar creek crawl by myself this week at my grandparents property - hiked up the road about a mile and walked the creek back for my first rockhounding trip in months. So healing for the soul to be immersed in nature and admiring not just the pretty rocks but everything nature has to offer. My grandpa sold an easement on his property to the state of Washington department of fish and wildlife and they dug up an historic creek bed to make a fry sanctuary for the sockeye salmon that spawn there - my lucky day. I found a fist-sized square chunk of jaspagate with a white calcite crystal cube growing in the center and massive (bigger than my head) chunk of jasper with a weird agate-like formation on the top. I've found jasper previously with weird crust formations and this time I found a huge hunk of blueish chalcedony vein that has the same markings/striations. I also came home with what I've always called "dragon eggs" but are actually just fun little egg-shaped nodules of basalt riddled with calcite and occasionally pyrite. So fun to make our own summations of what's going on geologically in every area we visit. Your videos help fuel my fever, endless thanks again to you (and Benny) for helping reignite that flame. I've gleaned so much new info watching your videos and the videos you suggest, and that little prick of envy I feel every time you guys pick up a good one just makes me wanna get back to it all the more!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Kaylee Stiltner Oh man Kaylee that was really cool to read. I’m so glad you’re back into it, it’s the best way to spend a day I reckon. Thank you for your kind words 😉 happy hunting out there 😊

[@lordofthieves8200]

Kaylee Stiltner Where in Washington?

[@kayleestiltner792]

@@lordofthieves8200 Wahkiakum county, near Skamokawa. Right across the river from Oregon

[@joanramonborra7380]

Incredible country Australia!

[@ridgerunner66]

What an awesome day. Absolutely beautiful rocks. Sometimes the hardest days are the most rewarding ones. Another great video. Thanks for sharing. Davin

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Davin Kates You’re spot on Davin, thanks mate 😉👍

[@denaoberski]

Rookie! Thanks for taking us along. I Remember lots of times i got myself caught in the thickets or wandered much father than I should have. But those are the moments you never forget in life. Oh and ps... your cinematography is improving leaps and bounds. Loved the back music. Can’t wait for the cutting and polishing! God Bless!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Dena Oberski Oh thank you Dena, it’s so hard to get bad footage in beauty like this though 😉😉😉 It’s definitely these adventures that stand out the most. Genuine good times. Have an amazing weekend my friend!!!

[@Wildflower-xe8sn]

Wow,such beauty in the land down under. Thx for sharing your adventure ✌️❤️

[@milesnn]

Awesome adventure your right the treasure is all around you and the finds are the icing on the cake fantastic finds real beauties way to go be safe you two

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Well put miles 😉👍

[@spectrumofcreation5679]

What do you mean! This was a awesome day. Adventure is out there. You my friend found a nice one!!! If I can I am gonna try to go to some of the creak's around here. I have a hounding video I am uploading right now the kids and I found some nifty stuff

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey dude! Yeah I’ve been waiting to finish this vid the last few days so now it’s done I’ll be able to get to watch some of the videos I’ve been hangin to watch. 😉 I’ll definitely be watching. Hey hope the surgery went well mate!

[@bigbo1865]

Great video brother.!!!

[@idahogemlady8017]

OMG such beauty

[@jenniferflorio3233]

Well this video is one of my favorites that you have done. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Jennifer Florio Thank you so much Jennifer!

[@jamiconroy7841]

...and the music...... nice... calm... great video.....great , great ,great..... and you guys are calm and kind and nice..... thanks for sharing.... Arizona

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ah thank you Jami! It honestly was one of the most peaceful videos to create. I just loved making this one. 😊

[@suejarrard2221]

What a beautiful journey. Thank you for sharing. Oh, I did love the little bits that you found. Such treasures. Blessings to you both

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Sue Jarrard Thank you Sue, and same to you and yours. 😊

[@umpensador96]

Lugar mágico! ✌️🤘🇧🇷👏♥️

[@aleta5873]

Wow your wilderness looks so different from ours. Yours is so wild looking and kinda scary. I'd worry about snakes.. That bird was amazing. I'd never heard of one that did that blending in. That nature is so wild and exotic too. Liked the rocks. Thanks

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Aleta Yeah it’s a beautiful country out here. And the bird is one of my favourites too. Just beautiful little guys. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed it 😉👍

[@barbarawisdom56]

Omg that's beautiful

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

Even on a simple hike, we are driven to look down.LOL Beautiful scenery, good company and Oh, those rocks. Your title hits the nail on the head. Havagudun Mate and Benny too.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

E. D. Law Yeah rad! I’m glad you liked the title, I felt so many rockhounds would know these feelings. Haha. Have a great one mate!

[@katherinedoughty839]

Ah ha ha! 😁 I would've been Yowie bait n had stop somewhere to sit & wait till you got back! Beautiful tho..well you managed to get some pretty rocks & didn't get lost! Lol.. reminds of when I walked a 5hr round trip to the top of Mt Kosciuszko in ugg boots 😁😂 my poor ankles lol. Didn't see anyone in front of us thought we'd be first there & have it to ourselves for awhile....then a bus pulls up! Apparently the other side of the mountain there's a flippin road that goes almost to the Peak! Dam it!! 😀😁😂

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Katherine Doughty 🤣😂🤣😂 oh god Kath! I seriously laughed out loud. See, these are the adventures we’d miss if we planned properly 😉

[@stonegemolojitv3124]

Mukemel bir paylaşim tebriklwr başarilar👍👍👍

[@v7i5k2t5o7r]

That's cool!!!

[@suelongview9925]

You sound lovely guys, wish the UK was so productive!

[@amberdarnell7909]

That little crystal you found reminds me of the bald eagle 🦅❤ i love it

[@369dusty]

I really enjoyed this video. It shows how tough it can be trying to find a rock better than the previous find. Thank you for all your efforts to do these hikes and then go through all the video. It is a lot of work, and I, for one, really appreciate seeing them !!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh thank you very much mate, I just love every aspect of it, the greatest joy is knowing others are getting joy from something I love to do too 😉

[@truckerenoch8824]

Those weird little quirky finds are always my favorite! I have more trips than I like to admit where my favorite find is pretty much worthless to anyone else. Lol But, like you said, " Some days that's just how it goes."

[@SouthernOntarioSasquatch]

You continue to inspire! Thank you!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you so much My friend 😉

[@TheOldladyB]

Love watching your videos. And the rocks you find are just amazingly gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Darlene Bromberger It’s always a pleasure to share my friend.

[@NurseMickiLea]

Crazy beautiful country you have! I leave Togo up to the north shore of Lake Superior MN USA on Sunday! Can hardly wait to look at all the cool rocks there and hunt for agates and fossils? ♥️

[@johnbuck5181]

I’m from Minnesota too and go up there a lot. I see rocks at my work most days too and find some good stuff south of the cities. Good luckl!

[@NurseMickiLea]

John Buck where do you hunt south of the twin cities? I am about 1.5.hours west of Edina.

[@QuestForDetails]

good luck !!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Petersen Ohhhhh snap!!!! Heck yeah Petersen! Have a great time and happy good luck!

[@johnbuck5181]

Unfortunately mainly landscaping rock beds but they are nice because they are washed off and laid out. All the pits around here have signs that say “No agate hunting” at the entrance. 😤 Farm fields are still good but you have to be there at the right time of year and get permission. Or rivers. The guy who owns the agate shop in Grand Marais MN said he gets most of his agates from a few people. A couple guys do AC work on industrial rooftops and walk around with buckets on their spare time picking up the ones spread on the roof. Also from guys walking rivers.

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

Good to see the adventures of your day! I miss hounding, I've had a bit of health issues.. Love that bit of agate with the betrothal crystal and the bluish white milky like Opal..awesome... Can't believe it's winter there. You and Benny have a great time, thanks for sharing your journey with us!!!

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

Ps.. love the fire Opal Benny found!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Rebecca Levy Oh I hope you are feeling well and able to hound soon Rebecca!

[@celticknott3442]

You’re so right beauty is everywhere🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️

[@oregonbeachjasper]

This video is exciting it makes me want to go out and rockhound!

[@kapueopopoki8994]

I can't wait for the snow to melt up here in alaska. I'll keep organizing my bins and trays and watching these til then.

[@jefftrag1956]

Plenty to see, Thanks, Jeff

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

That was Awesome! I know it was a hard hike, but you saw what there was to see, and found some awesome beauties. I'm glad you brought us with you, thanks! I hope you have a great weekend mate. Cheers!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

#1 Catfishunter Miller Thank you mate, yeah it was such a great experience. And the rocks made it even cooler 😉 Have an awesome week mate!

[@BackyardProspector]

nice video, sometimes the journey is the adventure!

[@greigmccarter789]

Great video. Love the rocks you are finding on your walkabout.

[@Duende_verrde]

spot on my dude. much respect and happy hunting i can relate to this video word for word, frame by frame

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Haha! Yes! That’s awesome man! So cool! 😉

[@YvonneSebastian1980]

Beautiful!...your winters look amazing... just a super nice video rookie..even the extra hike was good..(to watch lol) keep up the good work young man:)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey Yvonne!!!! Thank you 😊 We’re so lucky here for our winters. The nights and mornings are chilly and then around mid morning it can get too warm to wear a sweater. Have an maxing week ahead!! 😊

[@betojdesigns]

Lucky indeed. You live in a very beautiful place, and have a buddy who volunteers to go trudging thru the forest and creek with you for hours looking for gorgeous rocks. Not just lucky, truly blessed I would say. Thanks for sharing your latest adventure with us. Also, love the total dedication of dunking your sleeve into the icy water for that pretty white quartz. Just wee bit wet after that. 😉

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

betojdesigns haha yeah I don’t know why I didn’t stop to pull it up 😂🤣 Definitely blessed. Well put my friend 👌

[@32prettyblue]

Love the unexpected turns we can chose to take!!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Absolutely. It’s nuts where the road we aren’t even aware we’re travelling can take us 😉👍

[@stormyskiesahead5332]

You guys are awesome. You always make me happy

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

No! Your awesome! 😉✨

[@mikehk]

Beautiful,humble and sincere. One of your best and a real treasure

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Wolfsong369 Thank you so much wolfsong!

[@BackYardGardeningTip]

I've had many long days out adventuring and dragging my ass getting back to the car. Love that feeling I get when I finally see the car.

[@toddawwiller6963]

The rock you called your lucky Rock, that was very different and a cool thing to find!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Yeah it was a very different formation to what I’ve usually found in the chalcedony. 😉👍

[@GolanvIgvyi]

I really enjoyed this one! I am physically not able to go on adventures like this anymore. If I were I would live to come over and go with you on a few, but those days are long gone for me. I barely have the energy to go metal detecting with my son these days. Tried yesterday on my own since he is back in school but ended up coming home in about an hour because the pain in my feet(Diabetic nerve damage) and my hands ( Baron Dupetrenes, and Rheumatoid arthritis) was just too much for me. This morning isn't much better. I have pain pills for it but refuse to take more than prescribed and since I have been on them so long they barely help. I do enjoy the videos so much though. They help me flash back to my carefree days rockhounding and hold prospecting in the wild places.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh mate, it would be a pleasure to hound with you. I’m so sorry that you’re unable to get out there, and I hope the videos can help you explore at least a little. I wish you well my friend. I’ll see you next adventure 🙏

[@scottt2012]

Respect! Appreciate this video a lot.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you mate 😉👍

[@dreamweaver6014]

Oh wow! I would've been ecstatic finding what you lads have! OMG! Yes! Special special finds!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Yeah I just wish we had one more day there to take it slow and enjoy it even more haha

[@dreamweaver6014]

@@Rookie_Rockounding fo sho fo sho

[@billiefloyd7106]

Enjoyed the hike. You found some great rocks.

[@sliewood]

Fantastic hobby. Couldn't admire you guys more. Only regret is i can't do it myself! Rock on guys 😊☮️

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you gutter snipe for the kind comment 😉👌

[@darrenrollings5538]

The rocks you find just keep getting better! That 'Rainbow Fire Agate' specimen is beautiful indeed. I love the colours and the uniquely random colouration and patterns on it.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey mate! Oh man, so if I found this in the states or Mexico, that piece would have had fire, but cause it’s in Australia, it’s fireless but it sooooooo looks like fire agate. I wish it was man, oh how I wish it was 😳😉👍

[@darrenrollings5538]

@@Rookie_Rockounding Hey mate! I only colloquially called it 'Rainbow Fire Agate' instead of that long name 'Carnelian Agate with Botryoidal & Mammillary crystal growth habits' hahaha. It's that stunning it deserves a name of its own. 😉👍

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ohhhhhh hahaha! Of course! So much easier to say! from now on it shall be referred to as, rainbow fire agate 😉 love it mate 👌

[@ginalanning5303]

Oh brother! I think this is the most beautiful video you guys have made to date! The scenery was simply breathtaking! Thank you so much for sharing. All the nuggets of goodness were icing on the cake!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Heyyyyyy Sista! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It was a big day, and we might not have found massive amazing gemstones, but wow the prettiness! I had to share the experience. We are definitely blessed 😉

[@DocRockYT]

Woh 10k!? Excellent work :)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Tyler McGeorge 😊 thank you mate, I wasn’t sure whether to mention it but I’m so lucky to have such good people supporting us. It’s really weird to think of. I didn’t ever expect it.

[@americanrebel413]

Beautiful rocks overall but that last one you held up is sweet! Thanks guys!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Yeah That one is really cool. Thanks mate!

[@americanrebel413]

@@Rookie_Rockounding 👍✌

[@trippingonrocks1165]

Some fantastic finds. Mate what an awesome day, loved the view from the top. So so good to explore new place's, great video 👍🏼🌟

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Trippin!

[@kevinnix6531]

love that little bit of botryoidal you found, and that massive tree was amazing, great video guys 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey Kev!!!!!!!!!! yeah the Botryoidal one was so cool to find. So lucky!

[@GeminiGem55]

Awesome video! I love your enthusiasm, and your love for rocks shines through, your definitely a true Rockhound. I could look at rocks all day long, I will never get tired of their beauty. Certain rocks seem special, like they have a story to tell, i keep those near and look at them often especially when I’m stressed, they seem to “ground” me. I love the music in the video and the title is so true.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thanks Rhonda! I agree, I believe they are very grounding. They help us remember how very little time we have been around compared to them as well. It always blows my mind and just makes me respect them so much. I love em 😉 Thanks for your lovely message 👍👍