Vibrant Spring Gravels of the Yellowstone!

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
  • Can you see the Cookie Monster agate I uncovered in the crazy vibrant gravels of the Yellowstone???!!! I took my 2 year old golden retriever named Lola out for this early spring rockhounding adventure. We beat the spring snow melt and were able to cross over a couple of tributaries and find some nice clean gravel. I definitely discovered some wonderful rocks in this hunt, I hope you will agree with me on that!
    I do not have a store where I sell rocks, however, I sometimes take many of the rocks I find and put them for sale on Ebay:
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    Thanks for your support and kindness.

Komentáře • 142

  • @kurlee2460
    @kurlee2460 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Hey @MontanaRockMom I have to comment on here because I don’t have an account on the Bay. Mom I was so shocked by the Package I bought. Everything was so stunning.. I do love my Agate’s and the Petrified Wood literally took my breath away (the one we both liked). I will continue to do Adventures with you and build my collection. Have a blessed day 🙏🏻💜

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Wow wow wow!!!!! Thank you for making me smile 😃- that really does make my heart feel warm 💓 Rock On!!!! Xoxo

  • @MontanaRockMom
    @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci +11

    Can you see the cookie monster agate???! I want to make sure it's not just me that sees him!

    • @ICSheryl
      @ICSheryl Před 5 měsíci +1

      That second one you found was amazing! Also the third from the last one with the plumey bands and the final petrified wood. I’d love to know if you’re selling those. Love watching you hunt! The Cookie Monster looks more like the squirrel from ice age to me. 🤣

    • @lisamills-wv6nc
      @lisamills-wv6nc Před 5 měsíci +1

      I definitely see the cookie monster in that one agate! Very cool! 😊

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Před 5 měsíci +11

    I love the time you spend on really showing the rocks so we can admire them and of course your enthusiasm and happiness when you find a beauty makes me appreciate your adventures even more 🥰

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you for watching and appreciating me & the rocks!

  • @diamondhunterTv5
    @diamondhunterTv5 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Amazing rockhounding

  • @kerickwalters2749
    @kerickwalters2749 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Thank you for all that you do to provide such awesome content ❤

  • @billwebber400
    @billwebber400 Před 5 měsíci +3

    You're amazing I'm glad to see you made it through the Montana winter❤

  • @rh2631
    @rh2631 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Wow, Montana RM, what a great day rock hunting!! Amazing agates!!! Thank You for taking us along. Boy can you spot them, it makes me smile with each one you find. Love the petrified wood too!!! 😊

  • @BarefootDreamers
    @BarefootDreamers Před 5 měsíci +3

    The reds with dendrites are AMAZING but I love all your finds 🤩

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS Před 4 měsíci +2

    You Find Some Of The Most Amazing ROCKS!!!

  • @wyodino6245
    @wyodino6245 Před 5 měsíci +4

    I just had to say before I even watch...... that is a gorgeous agate! Now I will watch and enjoy. 😀Thanks, MRM👍❤

  • @raystevens687
    @raystevens687 Před 5 měsíci +2

    So far the 1st 3 rocks are going to reward you for sure I'm liking everything so far.

  • @raundupuis3134
    @raundupuis3134 Před 5 měsíci +2

    My niece is a Lola. (social media) I absolutely, to the hugest degree, need to have some of these specimens on my shelf. I'll definitely touch base!

  • @richardland9668
    @richardland9668 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I love your enthusiasm or rocks….

  • @kastah
    @kastah Před 5 měsíci +1

    wow, as always, you find the best Agats and Jaspers

  • @JamesLovesRocks329
    @JamesLovesRocks329 Před 5 měsíci +2

    These agates are absolutely fabulous!

  • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
    @leslyeschoenhuth1107 Před 4 měsíci

    Love the wonderful fortification Agates.. Thanks for taking us with you & Lola..

  • @colleen-neophyteores8191
    @colleen-neophyteores8191 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Love seeing all your colourful finds, thank you for continuing to share your journey

  • @Playing4fun2
    @Playing4fun2 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Oh my goodness those are soooo beautiful I love your videos thanks for sharing I keep saying wow too oh yes I can see it lol thank you again stay safe god bless see you on the next hunt

  • @TonyWeesner-ok2pp
    @TonyWeesner-ok2pp Před 4 měsíci +1

    The blue color rocks reminds me of the song crystal blue persuasion.

  • @harold.one.feather
    @harold.one.feather Před 5 měsíci +2

    Wooooo hooooooo rocks in the hand are better than rocks in the head, let me tell you, you have some excellent pieces, one of the best agates with the red in it, those glow ruby red in the sun…

  • @tulazaz
    @tulazaz Před 5 měsíci +2

    Every find was amazing! I hope you’ll do a cutting video of them. Unreal how colorful they are. Makes me happy.😃

  • @geneturk2299
    @geneturk2299 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You can hear Lola panting in the background it's pretty funny then just laying in the water😂 great video as always great rocks to

  • @anniegironne8444
    @anniegironne8444 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Lola did good, but I miss Chopper's goofie personnality. Those are some fabulous rocks, wish we could have seen the one you found in the water under the sun. You are having a good start of your rock huting season Kim. Rock on.

  • @user-hz2xl4co9u
    @user-hz2xl4co9u Před 5 měsíci +1

    Yay! New hunt video! Looking forward to your next cutting one. 😃😁

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker Před 5 měsíci +2

    You always make my day. I start smiling when I hear your voice and a bit more when I see you and even more when you introduce Lola. My face hurts. THEN you start finding the most incredible rocks. Agate, jasper, pet wood and a couple of beautiful "I don't know." rocks. Go get your hands warm and then, cut, cut, cut! Can't wait to see you next time. Be happy, safe and stay healthy! 👍🤗 😷⚒ From near Palm Springs, CA for the next few weeks .

  • @gmariet1391
    @gmariet1391 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Loved the big red white blue agate !

  • @grokeffer6226
    @grokeffer6226 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Beautiful!!! Lola is such a good girl, but she's going to need a good bath. 🐕❤

  • @Rockin_in_Kentucky
    @Rockin_in_Kentucky Před 5 měsíci +1

    Awesome finds, a beautiful day out on the river!

  • @justjulee9135
    @justjulee9135 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Lola is so beautiful! Plus all the gorgeous rocks you found. You have a great eye! Those green jaspers were magnificent! Actually, everything was so pretty!

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Před 5 měsíci +2

    19.17 never saw that colour green on an agate before WOW indeed!!!

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci +1

      ...and when the sun hits it.... wow!

    • @helgavoorneveld1530
      @helgavoorneveld1530 Před 5 měsíci

      @@MontanaRockMom I can only imagine but you certainly have a great a for the hidden treasures 😊

  • @GordonVincent
    @GordonVincent Před 5 měsíci +2

    It always amazes me the raw beauty you are exploring in Montana, and then the magic of the rocks your finding, every one just amazing colours or patterns. There will be some gorgeous slabs from them. Thankyou for taking us along.

  • @savagesquirrel9828
    @savagesquirrel9828 Před 5 měsíci

    Love watching. Lola is so pretty…good dog, too. Thanks…I look forward to the cutting.

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Před 5 měsíci +1

    So jealous of those hunting areas. Love going on hunts (vicariously) with you thanks! 😊 good girl Lola... PS...I am getting better at find the rock! Rock on 🤘

  • @bettyjobraford7419
    @bettyjobraford7419 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love your beautiful finds and watching your outings makes me think I'm there a d yet still wishing I was there.
    Lola was having a great time too.
    Love it.

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching! Lola is exhausted 😁

  • @laurieowen8696
    @laurieowen8696 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I think the honey pots follow you. ❤

  • @kevinunger433
    @kevinunger433 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Stunning pieces Kim. One of these days I’ll make it up there.

  • @juanmatthewsimanjuntak237
    @juanmatthewsimanjuntak237 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wonderful agate🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @robertmurphy8863
    @robertmurphy8863 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Those are some awesome rocks!!!

  • @danielkarczewski2467
    @danielkarczewski2467 Před 5 měsíci

    Sweet L@@king rocks you are "BLESSED "

  • @RonHei
    @RonHei Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hi Lola! Say hi to Chopper for me! Thanks for your videos too. I love seeing the rocks. I’m the first to see it. Do I win a prize? 😊

  • @katherinepoulson3457
    @katherinepoulson3457 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thanks for sharing your joy finding treasures!!! I'm volunteering at the local Gem show this month! 👏💎⚒️😎

  • @annes4213
    @annes4213 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Beautiful finds!!

  • @paulgilbert225
    @paulgilbert225 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Awesome finds there RM. I really like the petrified wood when it has colors in it. The agates with the colors are pretty cool too. Lola was having too much fun 😁

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci

      I love when the sun hits the colors in the wood 🪵

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Ahw Lola 😍

  • @michaelbearss371
    @michaelbearss371 Před 5 měsíci

    Love the finds! Can't wait to see the montana agate you found in the water get cut!! Lola seemed to have a great time!

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Před 5 měsíci +2

    6.32 Drogon snack?🤔💖 Sorry I'm not even waiting till the end of the video with my comments 🤣🤣 I'm just so happy to see you out and about again finding spectacular rocks. You just have an amazing eye for the beauties. I could watch hours of this. Nothing like it exists in Ireland. Please forgive me filling up your comments...

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci

      I love your comments! Thank you, friend 💚

    • @kellyanderson5142
      @kellyanderson5142 Před 5 měsíci

      I would love to see what Drogon would do to some of those amazing jaspers. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Drogon.

  • @freespeechforall1069
    @freespeechforall1069 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you, love your videos.

  • @darlabuchmeier135
    @darlabuchmeier135 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks. what a rich variety of pretty stuff. Lola did good staying with you!

  • @jeanettestefanik5854
    @jeanettestefanik5854 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The polka dots were cool. The pretty banded piece before the red jasper was lovely. LOVED the green jasper. Loved the agate with the blue and green top. Little bit of gorgeous is right. Plummy inclusions and wonderful banding yes!!! Some day I'm going to hunt the yellowstone. Love your videos.

  • @anonanon938
    @anonanon938 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great to see your new content. Thanks!

  • @kurlee2460
    @kurlee2460 Před 5 měsíci

    Love the Agate Wood just beautiful

  • @williamscoggin1509
    @williamscoggin1509 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Nice rocks!

  • @dreamlookautodetailingauto3353
    @dreamlookautodetailingauto3353 Před 5 měsíci +1

    That yellow/ orangey agate at 24:00 is the best with such beautiful banding! Gorgeous!

  • @agatewrapper6845
    @agatewrapper6845 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a great trip: Lola, agates, jaspers, petrified wood!! And that water will be cold in July too! Keep on rocking!!

  • @kellyharper367
    @kellyharper367 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Fantastic agates! Can't wait to see you slab these!

  • @mariemoss2475
    @mariemoss2475 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You find some beautiful rocks.... such an array of colours and shapes, stunning ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gwynnfarrell1856
    @gwynnfarrell1856 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Well, I sat down to read but saw your video notification and it was an automatic click for me. You always find the most beautiful rocks! Thank you for sharing your finds and your sweet pup, Lola.

  • @roman11469
    @roman11469 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Really amazing finds! I am finishing polishing a large piece of green jasper I got from you over a year ago. It is an amazing piece.

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci

      I remember that one.... it was awesome 💚💚💚💚

  • @patriciabock4299
    @patriciabock4299 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Another fantastic hunt! Such beautiful jaspers and agates!

  • @jimellis936
    @jimellis936 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice! I really liked the pockadot one that looks like an ocean jasper.

  • @leannaerickson9745
    @leannaerickson9745 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Lady, you have one sharp eye! ;o :) So glad you let me come along. I see so many pretty rocks that you don't have time for. I just want to investigate them all. Lola looks like she'll be a good rockhound and partner on your adventures.

  • @watkinsinc.7147
    @watkinsinc.7147 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice finds! Thank you for sharing

  • @bobpaup4222
    @bobpaup4222 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Awesome hunt 👏👏 Thank you for sharing your video I do appreciate your hard work that you put into content. I hope to see many more beautiful agates in the future.

  • @largent45
    @largent45 Před 5 měsíci +2

    That first agate looked like an eyeball! Gorgeous! Oh wow! The one you found in the water was just amazing! So colorful and little dendrites! So that eye agate was that a coral fossil or just a unique agate? That yellow and black agate you found and while you were spraying that one off, I was yelling at the TV, the one above it! It was a lovely banded orange and yellow and white agate! But you didn't hear me! Lol! Oh well! And that colorful agatized wood you found at the end was just amazing! You always find the prettiest, most colorful rocks! You obviously don't hunt the same stretch of Yellowstone that Theo does! Is that his your private property? Because your rocks are so much better than anything I've seen him get! Everyone you got was so amazing! And Lola is getting so big! Such a good girl! Thanks Kim! ❤

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci +1

      The one with all the circle dots... orbicular agate/jasper... kind of like ocean jasper... we don't have a whole lot of that stuff out here. It's very rare to find- I love that stuff!

    • @largent45
      @largent45 Před 5 měsíci

      @@MontanaRockMom thank you! It really is awesome!

  • @kirsiselei8703
    @kirsiselei8703 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a wonderful hunt👍. So many gorgeous rocks❤👋🇫🇮

  • @garypark9202
    @garypark9202 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video Montana Rock Mom! I watch Agate Angler and Katydid as well. You seem to know a lot of terminology I never knew in my agate hunting fifty years ago, suggesting maybe you are a geologist.
    If so, and even if not, don't hesitate to expound on some mineral esoteria in your presentation. For instance, is any of the petrified wood of known wood types? In Colorado, at the Florissant fossil beds, giant petrified Sequoia stumps have been exposed in excavations. I'm a wood nerd and would love to know that. Also, I have collected Jasper, but don't know of it's origins. Don't hesitate to flash your skills and knowledge for the rest of our benefit.
    I'd also enjoy seeing lapidary processing if you are doing that. It's fun as you well know to anticipate and then see, what brilliance lies within through lapidary faceted windows. Even when they turn out to be duds 😂.
    You have good video composition and storytelling skills. Maybe your video posting will lead to your discovery as the Bill Nye of rockhounding and a seven figure income...maybe not. The fun is in discovery anyway, not glory.
    Rock on MRM!

  • @suedavis5564
    @suedavis5564 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Coming up your way 1st week of June to rockhound and look for fossils....however im not familiar with river access....im staying outside of Billings at a place in Worden.

  • @msfchannel7755
    @msfchannel7755 Před měsícem

    Waww oh my good is oke agate

  • @user-pj5ub5cp9k
    @user-pj5ub5cp9k Před 5 měsíci

    Cool. Thanks.

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Před 5 měsíci

    I was worried when I didn't see her on your last outing 😊

  • @tessieshoemaker7077
    @tessieshoemaker7077 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for the time that you take to show and teach us how to look for rocks I am moving to Wyoming Cody is a matter of fact, not too far from Billings and I am going to do some rock hunting and I am learning from you so thank you

  • @Toyboykh
    @Toyboykh Před 4 měsíci

    Good !

  • @codyihler9881
    @codyihler9881 Před 5 měsíci +1

    😊👍

  • @petepeterson4540
    @petepeterson4540 Před 5 měsíci +1

    you rock on I will rockabye baby

  • @kzbay1685
    @kzbay1685 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Can't believe you left that agate at 5:11 behind.

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci +1

      It kills me to watch my videos sometimes and see lots of stuff I either missed or left behind!

  • @meza76522
    @meza76522 Před 5 měsíci

    I need to come hounding in your area... Wow

  • @JnVrockhounding
    @JnVrockhounding Před 5 měsíci +2

    What can ya say but wow. You always find such amazing rocks. I just noticed you have an ebay. Not sure how long you have been selling but man I wish I had seen that before. Awesome hunt Kim.

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you! I try to list stuff on there from time to time- gosh I love rocks so much- finding them is my most favorite thing in the world...

  • @deltabluesdavidraye
    @deltabluesdavidraye Před 4 měsíci

    Seems like the crystal clear material with smaller black leopard spot dendrites sells better than about anything especially when the dendrites are dispersed throughout instead of in bands.

  • @deltabluesdavidraye
    @deltabluesdavidraye Před 4 měsíci

    Once long ago I was mining sapphires at El Dorado bar . If I didn't meet you there it was someone very similar.

  • @atuuschaaw
    @atuuschaaw Před 5 měsíci +1

  • @petualanganfishingkuburaya1212

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @margosaunders5705
    @margosaunders5705 Před 4 měsíci

    When we come down in August, we are planning to go out for a day with Katydid. Could we arrange a trip (can't say how much I love this one!) with you?

  • @frankherrnkind1019
    @frankherrnkind1019 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I would never get anything done. Too many choices. No rocks in Florida. Need to make a trip North.

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci

      You have beautiful agatized coral though...and lots of magnificent fossils!

  • @spetkovsek57
    @spetkovsek57 Před 5 měsíci

    You always have some nice finds. I'm jealous. Montana Agates are one of my favorites. Have you ever found any with copper in them? I have one that has a copper dendrite in it.

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Před 5 měsíci +1

    2.53 Did Lola find that?? I nearly fainted when you turned it over 😂 Epic find!!

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci +1

      She definitely helps me by wetting the rocks!!!

  • @terrimaldonado8806
    @terrimaldonado8806 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Can you please explain what does an agate have or not have that allows it to ‘make the cut’ for you to take it home? Also, what do you do with all of your agates? I know you have a lot of equipment in your garage (saws , etc.). Can you show us your collection? Do you sell any of them?

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Usually if they have too many little pits in them or fractures, they are considered a lower-grade- so they won't polish or display well. With limited room in my backpack, I have to use restraint or I'll take home the river! From time to time I list rocks on Ebay- so that Usually keeps my supply down. Since I've been more picky at the river, I really don't have as many as one would think at home! My favorites I usually keep rough, the way I found them, and put them around my house

  • @sparkplugs13
    @sparkplugs13 Před 5 měsíci

    Such incredible finds! Was this at a public access on the Yellowstone?

  • @master-n-teachvirgo8557
    @master-n-teachvirgo8557 Před 4 měsíci

    ⛏️😎

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You still don't have a trolley!!!! 😮😮😮😮 I can't believe you are carrying all those goodies on your back 😢😢 you're going to hurt yourself ....

  • @craigschindler4236
    @craigschindler4236 Před 5 měsíci +1

    silly question; what type of water bottle do you use to spray the rocks off with?

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci

      A battery operated one- you can find one on Amazon...amzn.to/49yg7f3

  • @McShaganpronouncedShaegen
    @McShaganpronouncedShaegen Před 5 měsíci

    Were those sea cows you drove by at the start of your video?

  • @highcountrygold9165
    @highcountrygold9165 Před 24 dny

    I’ve been watching your videos and after hearing your bear encounter I’d highly suggest carrying a side arm. Bear spray is not effective enough.

  • @jackiebrickey6940
    @jackiebrickey6940 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hi. I live in Colstrip. I'm do lapidary work and am a silversmith. Are you interested in selling the agate you found in the water? I was just in Billings looking the other day. Is that where you go? My son lives in Billings so we go see the grands.

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm not quite ready to let go of that one....thank you for recognizing how beautiful it is though! I usually look for agates anywhere from Laurel to Sydney along the Yellowstone. I have found large ones between Billings and Custer. The ones with more red tend to be farther east. Almost every area along the Yellowstone I have found something cool a time or two- I have the best luck after the spring melt floods and in late fall!

    • @jackiebrickey6940
      @jackiebrickey6940 Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for responding. You have a good eye for the agate. Lol. My old eyes aren't as good apparently. Please let me know if you change your mind about the agate. And happy hunting. Maybe I'll run into you out and about sometime. And if you cut and just want to sell a slab let me know.

  • @jillpayne2231
    @jillpayne2231 Před 5 měsíci

    Where at in Montana is this video?

  • @user-xn4ii7tw2d
    @user-xn4ii7tw2d Před 4 měsíci +1

    حجاره غير عاديه

  • @kurtheinen2139
    @kurtheinen2139 Před 5 měsíci

    Can you do me a favor and, it will take less than 5 seconds, just slap a mention as to what you might have planned for some or all of the rocks you are finding? Like cutting, grinding, just polishing or if you're just throwing it in your flower garden. Much appreciated and thank you in advance if you do this!

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 5 měsíci

      I'm not quite sure what I have planned for the rocks I kept on this hunt. I didn't keep more than what fit in my smaller sized backpack. Right now I have a couple on my living room shelf. The large agate with all the red is on a shelf next to my bathtub where i can see it every day 😉

  • @AgateAngler
    @AgateAngler Před 4 měsíci +1

    Is this even real???

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom  Před 4 měsíci

      Haha...you are funny! I sent you a message.... 😉

  • @petepeterson4540
    @petepeterson4540 Před 5 měsíci +1

    so tired wore me out

  • @jaredmeeks4491
    @jaredmeeks4491 Před 29 dny

    Your a beautiful woman

  • @raygay3375
    @raygay3375 Před 27 dny

    DOESN’T make the cut. 😮That rock alone would make ANY hunt very worthwhile. But I don’t live near the yellowstone river.