The best AGATE I have ever found! Minnesota's Gemstone

While hunting the beautiful lake Superior agate, I found my best agate yet!! Come along as we stop at a gravel pit to do some rockhounding! Along with other beautiful minerals such as porphyry and jasper, we are also on the hunt for the beautiful, Lake Superior agate. Right off the bat on this adventure we find our best lake superior agate to date! It is a find of a lifetime, the kind of Lake Superior agate you dream about.. I know I have! Not only do we find that big chunky agate, we round up a bunch of gorgeous agates and some other amazing minerals. This agate hunting adventure tops my list for best hunts for me and I am so happy to have been able to share it with all you amazing people! Thank you all so much for your support and please see below to see how you can help support our channel 😊
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[@AgateDad]

Thanks for watching! Please leave a like if you enjoyed and check out this beautiful agate we polished!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGXbdnusi92JgtU

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

I was wondering what you did for your landscaping pieces to make them ‘pop’.😍😁

[@gayle7165]

Beautiful! Congrats on your find! Whoo hooo!

[@gayle7165]

Sorry rally late to the party but feel your excitement even if years later! How fun, HOW Fun!

[@gayle7165]

Have liked and subscribed. I feel your excitment!

[@Cbittle2023]

Roger Spurr's may think like I do, that is a crystallized animal head. Beautiful dude.

[@jens2739]

It's like a drug to me when rockhounding. When I find something I get a high from it. Does anyone else feel this way.

[@AgateDad]

Oh yeahhhh the addiction is real

[@rogueangel7541]

Yes it is!

[@AgateDad]

👍

[@lauras1878]

@@AgateDad My guess is not addiction, but the energy of the rock itself that gives the high energy in the hunter

[@AgateDad]

In my opinion, rocks don't do that or have "power"

[@user-hm6bn6kw6k]

I really appreciate the fact that you take long, steady looks at your rocks. They are so interesting--and beautiful--we want to spend some time with these amazing finds.

[@andreakessler227]

All of us are so glad you have rock hounding as a hobby and share it with us. This episode was a killer

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!

[@reginapaluchniak986]

I am so glad I got to see this video, even if it is two years old. That first big banded agate you found is absolutely amazing .. the pure joy in you voice is heartfelt. God bless and thank you for sharing your treasures

[@grandparocky]

I DO ENJOY YOUR EXCITEMENT THAT IS JUST HOW I FEEL EACH FIND! VER FUN VIDEO

[@AgateDad]

Thanks Dennis!!

[@marie-claudehenrichon3743]

I love your enthusiasm Taylor !!!! So fun to watch your videos ❤

[@annettewurst704]

I have to, I think you were switched with my son at birth! You're really my child! Lol! My momma remembered me bringing in pretty rocks at age 2! I thought I was the only kid for years. I have collected for 48 yrs now. I'm not sure what I have but I love it! KEEP ROCKIN' AGATE DAD!

[@tkrenz9872]

Oh my heavens, what beauties!! Every time I watch I get this terrible urge to go hunting NOW! Thank you for sharing!! 🙂

[@AgateDad]

Just do it!! Get out there!

[@bethhenkelman5249]

I want to go out too, but it’s 6 am and still dark.

[@tt55k]

When I was a kid there was a giant agate , about 5 feet tall and around 3 1/2foot in diameter that was a field we rode bikes in . The colors were amazing , had botryoidal , lace , all that you want in a superior agate , it had been pushed down by glaciers I imagine . I kept trying to get my dad to help get it , he wouldn’t , plus I don’t know how many tons it was . That agate was worth a bunch of money (I had no idea at the time) . There are houses in that area now .

[@AgateDad]

Interesting, should have grabbed it 👍👍

[@kimm59]

I lived on Lake Superior when I was a kid for a few years we used to go Agate hunting with my grandma I still miss it Thanks for the Memories

[@AgateDad]

Happy to help 😊

[@jessicadavenport2808]

When you pulled that big fat agate out of the dirt, I totally dorked out! EPIC ROCK!!!!! Nice score. That's a great day!

[@AgateDad]

Haha I'm still dorking out about it 😅

[@jessicadavenport2808]

@@AgateDad That was killer! I had a similar reaction when I picked up what looked like a ball of mud to everyone else. I knew what it was. Palm sized, amazingly banded agate. Amite River agate. Not as spectacular color wise, but the banding is gorgeous. If you ever get to Louisiana, lots of agate here.

[@danaberger7809]

Awesome finds... beautiful agates and jasper ..thanks for sharing .

[@peggylosacco8811]

Beautiful just Beautiful!!!!

[@BlindCrochet]

So happy for you Taylor. That first one is a great find

[@stirtheimagination88]

Do you know why I watch your channel, Agate Dad? I mean besides that we share a passion for rocks and rock hounding? It's the sheer joy in your voice and your authentic laughter when you discover a new treasure. Rock on, Dad!

[@AgateDad]

I’m happy you can share in the enjoyment!

[@patriciakaufmann2229]

I don't think I would cut the big one with all the bands!!!one of a kind!!! All fabulous!!! ❤

[@blackopaldirect]

Nice work Dad

[@AgateDad]

Thanks Justin 👍👍

[@jawjagrrl]

High praise!!

[@AgateDad]

The highest 🙏

[@danababcock2766]

I love how excited you get when you find cool stuff! I thought I was the only one who got that excited. Great finds, especially that big one!

[@AgateDad]

Ohhhahah no there's a whole flock of us crazy birds out there! Thanks 😊

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

I get really excited, too!😂 You can often hear me yell out when I find something good!😁

[@margieharig2241]

Hey there Agate Dad, Thank you for sharing your finds! I’m from Tacoma WA and I drive all the way to Maryhill State Park on the Columbia river to find small agates , bits of jasper chips and lots of small agate chips which I glue onto bird houses. I love finding bits of pottery also. But what really stokes me is seeing and hearing the elated and well known laugh you do when finding a cool agate! I can so totally relate and it is just so awesome to watch you and Bill laugh and giggle and freeze your fingers off and find so much enjoyment with these beautiful treats. I do hope you tumble them. They turn out even more gorgeous! Glad you are having fun! Wish I lived out there! happy trails kid...

[@bluesky4421]

I love the way you say "aww sweet"

[@AgateDad]

🙏❤️

[@rvtravelingbeachbumsstevea4105]

I love the hunt. We spent 8 days on the Oregon coast and it was very hard to leave. It was my first official hunt and it was amazing. Found so many beautiful agates. Love to see that you get so excited when you find a beautiful piece like that white agate. Thanks for sharing! Love your videos!

[@rbirkheimer59]

I love this stuff,it just blows my mind! Southeastern Ohio

[@glitterflythirteen7583]

Oh the chuckle that just erupted from within me. How thrilling. Im literally tickled.

[@judyhobday4760]

And i love to be able to come along to see what you see and wish I could be there finding goodies.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

The first thing out of my mouth on seeing this?!? “HOLY SHXXXT!!!”. Sorry, couldn’t help it! That’s why I’m always so reluctant to leave the beach or rock pile- I always think there COULD be the best rock I’ve ever seen, just in the next swipe, or scoop, or foot! Congratulations, my rock-hunting/loving/crazy brother! WOW!!!😍😍😍

[@AgateDad]

Hahaha if you pay attention it almost slipped out of me too..."holy......crap!" 🤣 its always so hard leave! Or when I go back to a spot and find one that was on a spot ive literally walked over! So frustrating!

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

You have found an agate vein, my friend! WOOHOO!!!😱😆😎😎😎

[@AgateDad]

I want to go back with my tiller..just feel bad digging up that earth so much..kind of lol

[@BlindCrochet]

Hey agate dad love what you find. I love agate too. Love crazy lace agate the best. God's creation of rocks are so cool.

[@margaretchaffee9005]

I am so greatful to see you find these in the soil. I am always looking for "different" looking rocks. Thank you!

[@luckyotter623]

That big agate looks like Jupiter! Beautiful finds.

[@DrJ4712]

Holy Crap! That big agate is amazing😮❤ I just realized what it reminds me of ....cooked salmon!😊

[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

Wow, what a beautiful agate, I’m speechless, those colours and bands. Looking forward to seeing what you are going to do with that one.

[@AgateDad]

I'll explain that a bit in my Q&A video next week!

[@naminaoberhausen2131]

Nice rocks. Love the agate. Liked. From Jordan

[@user-hm6bn6kw6k]

I'm sure others appreciate the excellent camera you've got trained on these agates: so much detail!

[@Nature_Wild_And_Free]

That first one is a beauty!!! ❤

[@bruceraisanen9106]

O my Lanta! awesome to hear someone else use the phrase

[@AgateDad]

🤣

[@kaloncar]

OMG! Great show of all the differnt agates. Incredible finds.

[@BackcountrywithShaughn]

Thanks for the post AD, much appreciated! Hope you and your family are doing well. Congrats on the wonderful beautiful goodies find, your comment about wondering what's just under the surface is exactly on point, how can you not when you find some magical wonderful specimen to behold. Anyway, thanks again for taking us along on the hunt and sharing your wonderful finds with all us rock hungry Tubers. Have a great rest of your week sir!

[@AgateDad]

We just need to carry a shovel and start digging random holes!! Who knows what will be found?!?! Hope you all are doing super well!

[@trinejensen1707]

I love how you named the stone with shark finne-shaped lines ‘Jaws’, cause i love those movies 🦈😊👍🏻

[@garycoleman3200]

Agate Dad, what a great enthusiasm when looking for rocks. I love it. Thank you for sharing your enjoyment.

[@AgateDad]

Happy to do so!

[@AgateAddict]

That is a true GEM!!!! 🎉

[@easterazali9237]

I love it how you get excited when you find a pretty one and your laughter from the bottom of your heart 🥰

[@AgateDad]

Rewatching that part during the editing process made me cringe a little but I'm glad it was authentic! Definitely felt like a goof! Thanks for enjoying it 😊

[@themidwesternrockhound388]

That is a awesome agate so beautiful 😍 I wish I had it. Lol 😂 thanks for taking us out for the adventure. Awesome video.

[@AgateDad]

Thanks so much! As you saw, I may have gone a little crazy when I found it 😜 Appreciate you watching!!

[@themidwesternrockhound388]

Agate Dad yeah no problem

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊

[@klairesprengel9335]

Wow Taylor, that big agate is soooo pretty xx what a good day u had xxx gr8 vid xx stay safe xx

[@klairesprengel9335]

What did u do with all ur fire agate Taylor? Xx

[@AgateDad]

Sitting in a bucket in my basement! I should show them all off they've been "soaking" for months hahaha would you want to see a video like that?

[@patriciamckean4186]

Wow, just love those beauties.

[@shellyross2019]

Stunning!

[@AgateDad]

It really is 😁 thanks for watching Shelly!

[@kgartin624]

This is one of my favorite channels!!! I'd be in heaven if I found a place like that!😩

[@AgateDad]

🙌 it was a good time

[@JenniferTacbas]

WOWOWOWOW! What a great rockhounding day!!! Loved them all. We laughed most of the time because you were so happy! Thanks for sharing that with us.

[@AgateDad]

So glad my psychotic enjoyment could bring that to you both!!

[@JenniferTacbas]

Haha! You were so pumped. It was fun to watch. We were pumped for you! You scored big time.

[@AgateDad]

Ah thanks! It definitely was a rare find!

[@paulcarder8032]

What a stunner Taylor! Give it a coat of oil and it's the centerpiece of your display and collection! Those little ones are gorgeous too. I bet you'll be going back to that pit! Those jaspers I bet would provide some wonderful slabs. Keep these great videos coming!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks so much Paul! I probably will be going back!

[@judyherman5470]

Love your enthusiasm! And that big agate, that's insanely gorgeous! So happy for you!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks! I was so pumepd!!

[@deanaleonard1647]

Great find! Absolutely stunning!!

[@deeanderson4440]

Thank you so much for taking us with you on these wonderful adventures. You found some really nice agates. I have never seen one so big 😲 It is gorgeous 😍

[@riahynanevamynd7698]

I completely lost my breath when you zoomed in on that @42 seconds. My heart is in my throat! Good things happen to good people! Congratulations!

[@AgateDad]

Awe thanks so much! It was a great experience and I know they don't come often so im going to savor that moment!

[@bluetickbeagles116]

SMH in disbelief! Wow! The banding in that white Agate at the end 🤪❤️

[@SolidGoldShows]

Lake Superior Agates are one of the most beautiful stones that I have ever seen

[@AgateDad]

I agree 👍

[@petricmccurdy7441]

Wow beautiful stone. Naturès beauty

[@AgateDad]

It really is a beauty!

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

I love hearing the excitement when anybody makes a cool find! Like Marlaina said, if that's loony, put me in the bin too! I have got to find me a gravel pit! You and Katydid finding amazing stuff in rock piles just blows me away! Thanks for sharing your great short sleeve shirt 👕 day!

[@AgateDad]

I'm glad you enjoyed those high pitch sounds that came out of me 🤣 so happy to have nice weather. It literally ended after I left there! What a blessing!

[@xseption]

That last one might be your agate of the decade. That was so beautiful!

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

One word. BEAUTIFUL! Havagudun Bud.

[@AgateDad]

Right! You too!

[@sueiverson258]

Nothing like those washouts! That big one reminds me of one I still have that I found as a teenager and my Dad cut with his tile saw. I still remember how it looked sticking out of the ground and that was a LOT of years ago!

[@AgateDad]

Oh sounds like some amazing memories 😁

[@aliencat11]

So much fun watching you find these!!!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks Mary!

[@gabiilleslajosne363]

Csodálatos, én is így örülnék.

[@silverback5033]

Some great pieces, and the bigger one is a ripper. Good to see you out and about without all the snow & ice. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin

[@AgateDad]

Yeah its great not having layers. But you start out cold and then it gets warm and have to carry your coat and all that, a new annoyance 😄

[@newyorkrockheads8995]

I keep coming back to thiis video because I enjoy that find probably as much as you do....What a wonderful piece and to find it in a gravel pit at that.....excellent!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks! It was a fun moment!

[@TheMian666]

Awesome! 😍😍😍👌👌👌

[@MrTurtleMontana]

Hey AD! I'm really digging that Cold Funk jam in your video! Thanks for turning me onto it! I'd comment on your killer LSA, but I'm very jealous... and my momma always told me, "If you ain't got got nothin nice to say, then..." 😉

[@genewilliams6966]

Nice piece of rock for your first find. It tickled me to see how much pleasure you got out of finding it.

[@leannesutter9429]

Very nice finds! The agates are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@AgateDad]

Thanks so much Leanne!

[@debidevaney8398]

AD, thank you for sharing your gorgeous finds🙂. I'm originally from the north shore of Superior in Thunder Bay, and I've never seen these beauties. I'll have to go agate hunting next time I'm home. DD

[@kim.4100]

So beautiful.

[@jackiebaggett6123]

That first one is just beautiful!! Love the banding. Some of the smaller ones would make some beautiful pendants.

[@AgateDad]

They sure would:)

[@whranch1526]

what an awesome day out having fun

[@AgateDad]

It sure was!

[@GravelBarHopper]

IM DEAD! Killed by shock and awe!

[@AgateDad]

Oh no!!! Come back! We need more of your adventures!

[@zackhale4289]

Why are there people out there that gave this guy a thumbs down??? My first time watching his videos and I loved everything about it. Can't wait to to check out more of his videos.

[@AgateDad]

Appreciate you Zach! It’s all good, just trying to share the love of agate hunting, it’s not for everyone and some people don’t like other people having so much fun lol

[@zackhale4289]

@@AgateDad always going to be haters I guess. You keep doing you cuz I enjoyed watching you find agates and jasper. I live in New Jersey and my state isn't exactly known for cool rocks especially the part I live in so I have to live vicariously through other people's videos like yours. Keep up the good work and I'll be watching from now on brother.

[@AgateDad]

@@zackhale4289 thanks bud! You’re the kind of person I make vids for 🤟🤟🤝

[@TheMogjo]

Super!!

[@AgateDad]

😁👊

[@soldierside15]

Good finds.

[@lisawest9731]

Stunning, great find woot!!!

[@tinkerbellblue5142]

Yes you do sound like a crazy person, but that’s ok, we’re all doing it at home 😉💪💪👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@AgateDad]

🤣 I'm glad I'm not alone!!

[@patriciakaufmann2229]

WOW, FABULOUS!!!

[@MarlainaAtkins]

Right on Taylor! I know the feeling man, I know the feeling! You don't sound crazy at all. If someone thinks you're crazy for being genuinely excited to find such a beautiful treasure then, take me to the loony bin because I'm just as excited! How can you not be right? That was an awesome find dude. Cheers to a great day out there🐾

[@northernrocks543]

I love it when you guys get excited over a great find it means you are happy and i love to see people happy and you guys crack me up. some times i need a good laugh. So keep getting craaaaazy excited.

[@MarlainaAtkins]

@@northernrocks543 😄hahahaha...will do!😵 😆🐾

[@AgateDad]

Thanks so much Marlaina, alot of people don't get it! How lucky was that though? It wasn't moved around and exposed by machine or pushed by lake superiors waves..just sitting there for over a billion years..and this spring the earth eroded just a bit and BAM...just waiting there waiting for me lol 😆 makes me smile so big thinking about it!

[@MarlainaAtkins]

@@AgateDad I can't believe it sometimes...its just so awesome! Just think of all the others just waiting to be unearthed. And when you're used to finding the little ones like we are, when you find that big one you've been dreaming about...um yeah...crazy excitement! You heard me in my river of agates video. I was so excited I had to edit how the big curse words I used and almost edited out the sound that came out of me completely! I just couldn't help myself. But that was true genuine excitement right there. Moments that we'll remember 4life. Imagine what we'll look and sound like if we were to find one as big as Kate! LOL I might retire after that haha just kidding🐾

[@AgateDad]

Hahahaha I call those big ones, "wall-off agates" the ones that you could quit and be good with ending there! Or usually how I try to end my hunt, my luck though = find my walk off in the first 5 minutes haha!

Best friend my dear! Stones perfects, 💜

[@AgateDad]

Thanks so much!

[@seashoremudlark3916]

The white one is my new fave...so pretty

[@406findings]

The bands are just amazing! good stuff for sure that big ones got so much going on great finds my man🍻

[@AgateDad]

It really does, thanks man!

[@ieatcaribou7852]

Nice find!

[@robertmandigo7942]

The big one is awesome also several of the small ones are to. The little ones turn out great when you tumble them and put them in a dish or bottle. Those jaspers look to have some great colors and the smaller one may have some agate in it. Love your reaction to the first one keep it up.

[@AgateDad]

Thanks Robert 👍 love my agates big and small! I'll have to look at that one closer!

[@patrickpuzzo416]

It's like you hit a mother load of agates! Awesome dude!

[@randykoosmann4368]

Wow huge day! Great haul for the day! Beautiful gems!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks! How stunning were those? Especially those little ones with the green and waterlevel! Woo hoo 🔥

[@randyshypkowski2196]

Love your enthusiasm when finding some awesome agates!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks Randy 😉

[@novaloverdozze4999]

Woow amazing agate... You so lucky... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@AgateDad]

I sure was!

[@susanbrookman2133]

Way to go. Great find. Coming up soon. Can't wait

[@AgateDad]

Hope you have good luck 👍

[@keithtyson5106]

Just watched a couple videos and man are those banded agates beautiful!! My Dad was a rock hound and he lived in South Louisiana. I so enjoyed hunting with him and spending hours with him just looking at his creations. Toledo Bend Lake on the state line to Texas yielded beautiful petrified palm in all colors. Enjoyed your sharing the beauty buried in the earth. Look forward to seeing more.

[@AgateDad]

Thanks for watching and sharing that, I hope my kids have fond memories like that with me

[@winnievanorden1]

"Oh mylanta"???? Too funny, my friend. What a beautiful stone and what a day to forget all your equipment. My best finds were always in gravel pits

[@AgateDad]

Haha i know, classic! I'll have to go back with a tiller and a lot of water!

[@winnievanorden1]

@@AgateDad You know, the fact that you take the time to reply to most of us makes you extra special. I see you are at 3000 subscribers. Yahoo and Congratulations!!!!!!

[@AgateDad]

Thats one of my biggest goals, is to response to all of you, you're all so important and I want you to know it! I actually passed it a bit ago 🤗 it just hasn't updated yet! Thanks for your amazing support 😊

[@chattychickadee4192]

Beautiful finds! Wow!!

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!

[@RobWenzel84]

That thing is absolutely AMAZING 👍👍👍

[@AgateDad]

It really is, thanks Rob!

[@glennaw1547]

These are beautiful indeed.

[@sylviastreet]

I’m new to your videos and I am so glad I found you! I took out some of my rocks and rinsed them and I have agates! I have a lot of other minerals too! Thanks!

[@shellyfahren1936]

That awesome agate looks like a chunk of fish! LOL! WAY cool! Great find! Thanks for sharing!

[@yomama8873]

Loved this. Agate is my very Favorite thank you😱🤩🤩🤩💜

[@AgateDad]

Thanks mama! Its mine too 😁

[@rockfly8384]

Hell yeah, what a day!!! That first rock is an absolute killer one.

[@AgateDad]

Right! Its a stunner!