These Fortification Agates are CRAZY! On the Hunt for Black Hills Teepee Canyon Agates!

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • In this one, we continue our South Dakota adventure by heading over to one of my favorite sites on the planet: Teepee Canyon! These agates are widely renowned for their wonderful red, pink, white, and orange fortification banding that greatly resemble Fairburn agates! We got into some truly phenomenal specimens, including one monster agate that was definitely unexpected, but we also got into some very interesting chert and even some awesome brachiopods! Make sure to be on the lookout for another video coming very soon in which we will be cutting a BUNCH of our finds from the trip, including many Teepee Canyon agates and hopefully our two monsters if ‪@MontanaRockMom‬ is up for hanging out with us! We have one more hunt to go in this trip so look forward to that as well, and I hope you enjoyed!
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Komentáře • 120

  • @MontanaRockMom
    @MontanaRockMom Před 2 lety +23

    Heck yeah Theo! Let's slab some monsters!!!!

    • @jimlancaster6120
      @jimlancaster6120 Před 2 lety +3

      Alright Drogon is going to get to eat.

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh yeah!!!😁 we'll have to plot out some free time to come over soon!😄 ive got those two teepees from this video, a monster prairie agate, and a crazy mystery montana agate that im dying to see inside of😁 and on top of that, we gotta hit the river together soon!😄

    • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
      @leslyeschoenhuth1107 Před 2 lety

      Mom, you just want a chance to hold them in your own hands.. LOL

    • @MontanaRockMom
      @MontanaRockMom Před 2 lety

      @@leslyeschoenhuth1107 Absolutely!

  • @michaelvandyke6715
    @michaelvandyke6715 Před 2 lety +2

    Love cutting TeePee agates they always put on a show....
    Great video.... You scored some beauties!!
    Hey your wearing a new cap... Hopefully you kept the old one too ..👌

  • @Ontario_Rockhound
    @Ontario_Rockhound Před 2 lety +2

    Teepee Canyon agate is killer!!!! You found so much cool material. I definitely know there's a new place going on my rockhounding bucket list. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @gwynnfarrell1856
    @gwynnfarrell1856 Před 2 lety +6

    Holy moly! Those agates are crazy beautiful! And there's fossils there too? Couldn't ask for more! Great way to celebrate your birthday! Thanks for sharing! (Alexis, you have a beautiful voice! Theo, you need to let Alexis narrate sometimes.)

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety +2

      Right!?😄 its a wonderful site for sure! And i have tried to get her to do a video but she seems uninterested😅🤣 im sure we'll make it happen one day though!😁

    • @gwynnfarrell1856
      @gwynnfarrell1856 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheoKellison Alexis! Alexis! Alexis!

  • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
    @leslyeschoenhuth1107 Před 2 lety +1

    That Jasper at 8 mark is "Jasperlicious" as Katy says.. Thanks for taking us along. It is long past the days that I could have joined you to look over your shoulder.. Keep sharing the Fun.. We love rocks almost as much as you do...

  • @donnabeaudin9114
    @donnabeaudin9114 Před 2 lety +5

    Those are so gorgeous! Loved the one at 15:02 , so pretty! I had never heard of Teepee Canyon Agates, learned something new today! Can’t wait to see them slabbed! Thanks Theo, and Alexis too!😄👍👍

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety +2

      They sure are amazing!😁 cant wait to show you all how amazing they are on the inside!😄

  • @mrsgrammy3552
    @mrsgrammy3552 Před 2 lety +3

    Oh my gosh Theo !! Two crazy things. One is those Teepee Canyon treasures you found. Two is:. As I was watching your video, the package got delivered from your Etsy site ! My lucky day as well as yours ! THANK YOU !!

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker Před 2 lety

    What wonderful agates. I also liked your musical rendition with the Queen Conch. We are glad your having fun and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Can't wait until you go back. Don't get blown away. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 👽⚒

  • @tedkellison2598
    @tedkellison2598 Před 2 lety +26

    I want to see the prairie marbles when they emerge from the tumbler!

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety +2

      I eill make sure to show them in a video!

  • @claudine1220
    @claudine1220 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow! those colours are just stunning! Almost hard to believe nature did that all alone!

  • @cathers2hbergerthe22
    @cathers2hbergerthe22 Před 2 lety +1

    Yas! Theo K infomercial, do it!!

  • @grantfahlman1815
    @grantfahlman1815 Před 2 lety +1

    What an amazing location to spend your birthday. I guess you could call that a happy birthday to the extreme! 🎂

  • @nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976

    Oh wow! What a cool place to hunt.
    Your pack must have been so heavy.
    My favourite was the little one with all the crystal and botryoidals.
    I agree, leave it as it is.
    Great video. 😊😊😊😊 Hi from a New Zealand rock hound

  • @kylaabegglen1275
    @kylaabegglen1275 Před 2 lety +1

    No wonder you love teepee canyon agates, they are amazingly beautiful! Great video, thanks for sharing Theo!

  • @NWRockExplorer
    @NWRockExplorer Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome finds!! Such a strange formation for agate too, I'll have to keep an eye open and look at the cherts a little closer from now on😃

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety +1

      Absolutely!😄 they are very strange agates! Ive never encountered another agate quite like them now that i think about it🤔 those vivid fortifications inside the chert are just so peculiar! Thanks so much for watching!😄

  • @tashacano3324
    @tashacano3324 Před 2 lety +1

    My favorite was definitely the first one from the slide show it just had everything goin on. lol

  • @gregderksen1996
    @gregderksen1996 Před 2 lety +1

    DOOOOOD!! there’s no way i can pick a favourite. can i pick 20 favourites? can’t wait to see those slabs!

  • @olmilfishrock
    @olmilfishrock Před 2 lety +1

    I really like the one at 19:50 AWESOME COLORS!! I can’t wait to see you cut some of these !!
    Keep rockin!!👍😎

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety

      Couldnt believe the red on that thing😁 thanks so much for watching!

    • @olmilfishrock
      @olmilfishrock Před 2 lety

      @@TheoKellison I have a slab I bought in the 80s , after watching your video, I am sure it’s a teepee canyon agate . Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and sharing them with the rest of us!!😎

  • @elizabethh9935
    @elizabethh9935 Před 2 lety +1

    I think I found an agate! Haha, on the North Saskatchewan River. Thanks for the lessons!

  • @RufotrisRootedRockhound
    @RufotrisRootedRockhound Před 2 lety +2

    I like the chert nodules! We have some not as round but lots of chert and jasper in small marbles around one of the properties.
    18:13 almost look dyed wow it’s so perfect those colors just pop!!

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety +1

      That was our find of the trip for sure!😄 i absolutely can not wait to see the inside of that beauty!😁 thanks so much for watching!

  • @Timothious_Maximus
    @Timothious_Maximus Před 2 lety +1

    those rocks are class, hot damn.

  • @judymarkel8029
    @judymarkel8029 Před 2 lety +1

    These are gorgeous
    What a fun place
    Thanks for sharing. I'm excited to see them cut.
    Happy Birthday

  • @petualangan_alam_nyata
    @petualangan_alam_nyata Před 2 lety +1

    Wow amazing❤❤❤

  • @RockAndRollRockhound
    @RockAndRollRockhound Před 2 lety +1

    All I can say is wow!! Gorgeous stuff Theo!!

  • @kastah
    @kastah Před 2 lety +1

    Beutiful rocks!!!

  • @paigelee6321
    @paigelee6321 Před 2 lety +1

    Happy Birthday 🎂😊💙, awesome finds as always 😊💙, thank you for sharing 😊

  • @elleisme8565
    @elleisme8565 Před 2 lety

    Wowwww the end when you show them all cleaned up 🤤🤤🤤🤤 I’m drooling lol

  • @DebbyRaup-vt5rh
    @DebbyRaup-vt5rh Před 5 měsíci

    About the time I think your rocks can't get any more astonishing, you come up w these from Dakota!!

  • @patrickbeaton6697
    @patrickbeaton6697 Před 2 lety +1

    they ever cool Theo, cut an polished, be all kinds a sweet, enjoyed the adventure. (belated Happy Birthday again) 👊🎂🍻

  • @emdorris3319
    @emdorris3319 Před 2 lety +1

    First Theo, Happy Birthday!!! Those agates are so beautiful. I love the bright oranges. Thank you for the adventure!

  • @brianholcomb940
    @brianholcomb940 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome finds, can't wait to see the slabs! Thanks for sharing!

  • @darlameyer5936
    @darlameyer5936 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful stuff! Mother Earth is amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing the cuts. Thanks

  • @OzoneFineArtVentures
    @OzoneFineArtVentures Před 2 lety +2

    They're so pretty! I see what you're talking about with the need for heavy hammering! Oh man, killer jaspers and fossils there too?! Does it get any better? That's really some jaw droppin stuff, the fortifications are so fancy. All of your favorites were dazzlers, It's going to be beyond amazing when you can free some of that material. Will you be slabbin and cabbin or making specimens? All of the above? Thanks for sharing all of that, I feel satisfied in my eye candy demands, may just back it up and watch again 😂. Cheers!

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety

      Oh yeah the sledge is a must😂 that limestone just scoffs at a normal rock hammer🤣 and it DOES get a little better cuz there is beautiful dogtooth calcite at this site as well! And to answer your question yes to all of the above😂 we will be making some slabs, some are gonna be turned into cabs, and some are bookmarked for specimens😁 just absolutely love thay material! They really never get old!

  • @raundupuis3134
    @raundupuis3134 Před 2 lety +1

    Happy Birthday Theo! Rock on!

  • @marthafenimore4279
    @marthafenimore4279 Před 2 lety +1

    Just saw Wild Kyle's video of the box your sent him in April. What a glorious variation. The shark teeth were so beautiful. Lucky Kyle. I have seen the video of your Florida trip. Thumbs up.

  • @michelleangers342
    @michelleangers342 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful and happiest of birthdays to you!

  • @tulazaz
    @tulazaz Před rokem

    You guys out there are so damn lucky to have such gorgeous agates and other colorful rocks! I’m so envious! The colors and fortifications ARE insane! We do have an interesting and colorful variety of quartz here in VA. Waiting for it to cool down before going out again. Getting my two young grandsons into rockhounding and then will tumble their finds.😃👍

  • @darlabuchmeier135
    @darlabuchmeier135 Před 2 lety

    Hey BIRTHDAY boy, Thanks for sharing your fun. Enjoyed seeing the post muratic acid treatment rocks. Beauty revealed.

  • @kellywion1464
    @kellywion1464 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful! I can't think of a better way to spend a birthday! Love the colors of those!

  • @user-bl6le2ut3p
    @user-bl6le2ut3p Před 8 měsíci

    Haha .. I’m sorry but I just luv to see your face get so sincerely, excited .. I’m might be a lil older but it watching yours an a few more u-tube rockhounding shows, & that is why I fell in luv with it ,, thanks for making it so interesting,, I mean that

  • @robertterrell3065
    @robertterrell3065 Před 2 lety +1

    What a fun trip! I'm already a subscriber :) Can't wait to see these wonders when you get them tumbled!! HB to YOU!

  • @nancygaxiola5412
    @nancygaxiola5412 Před rokem

    What a fun video! But Theo, you are never at a loss for words! 😅

  • @WorldofRockhounds
    @WorldofRockhounds Před 2 lety

    That Tp canyon agate sure is very pretty

  • @karenhenriksen217
    @karenhenriksen217 Před 2 lety +1

    Simply love your videos. ❤

  • @terrylschumacher-levy5150

    2 minutes in and I'm blown away! 😵

  • @reiki11
    @reiki11 Před 2 lety

    🤓WOW, JUST...WOW!!!

  • @lauriepenner350
    @lauriepenner350 Před 2 lety

    Can't believe the bands in some of those. This is why agate is my favourite stone. Get a handful of diamonds or emeralds and they all look pretty much the same. But every agate is completely unique.

  • @stonedpicker5627
    @stonedpicker5627 Před 2 lety +1

    I am in Denver Colorado. Somebody take me Rock Hounding!

  • @donnalantz7981
    @donnalantz7981 Před 2 lety +2

    Those agates are so amazing. It's so hard to pick a favorite but I like smaller stones for some reason. There were a few I just loved. I love watching your videos so much. Just makes me so excited too. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see what's next.

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety +1

      They are some phenomenal agates for sure😄 and totally agree! Some of those smaller ones are just perfect cabbers😁 can not wait to show you all how they look cut open! And thank you so much!it truly means a lot!😄

  • @justjulee9135
    @justjulee9135 Před 2 lety

    Those agates are really beautiful!

  • @Rockin_in_Kentucky
    @Rockin_in_Kentucky Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video and a very Happy Birthday

  • @christybeene9232
    @christybeene9232 Před 2 lety

    Happy Birthday 🎂🎈🥳‼️ Awesome finds! Absolutely beautiful 😍

  • @naomimakin1908
    @naomimakin1908 Před 2 lety

    Excellent Birthday Adventure 💜

  • @raziel3726
    @raziel3726 Před 2 lety

    Amazing Rocks!!

  • @RockandRoadRockhounding
    @RockandRoadRockhounding Před 2 lety +1

    We were there back in June, but you guys found a heck of a lot more than we did! The "prairie marbles" were some of our favorite finds when we were there, I like the name you gave them.

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety

      Teepee canyon is one of my favorite places!😁 was it your first time going? its definitely one of those places that gets exponentially easier to hunt every time you go back to it! The first time we went there we didnt really find much of anything other than the prairie marbles, which hey im not complaining😄 those things are so cool with a tumble! Thanks so much for watching!

    • @RockandRoadRockhounding
      @RockandRoadRockhounding Před 2 lety

      @@TheoKellison Yes, it was my first time at there, I think it'll definitely be easier next time we make it out there. Between your video and the advice I got in the comments on mine, I think we'll be a lot better prepared for what to expect.

  • @tott3457
    @tott3457 Před 2 lety

    After watching lots and lots of videos I decided I would like to Tumble in a vibrating tumbler! Michigan Rocks has a video on how. It give a polish but leaves the shape.
    That will be my first purchase 😊 Beautiful finds Theo❣️

  • @tenaedmonson1213
    @tenaedmonson1213 Před 2 lety

    So very amazing!

  • @virginiaphillips3946
    @virginiaphillips3946 Před 2 lety

    I'm not sure how you were able to find such cool things without Floyd's help, but you got some great stuff! Always good to see Alexis along. Now I have to figure out how I can coerce friends to go to South Dakota for my next birthday.

  • @Justfollowthecrumbs
    @Justfollowthecrumbs Před 2 lety

    Incredible!

  • @Mz.Stephanie
    @Mz.Stephanie Před rokem

    Theo and Alexis and Montana rock mom - You guys are the inspiration for my Husband and I going to Montana in july 2023! I love your videos and all the info you share. Billings is where we're going for our 31st anniversary trip. We're coming from near Houston, TX so we'll be hitting rockhounding spots along the way.

  • @jimlancaster6120
    @jimlancaster6120 Před 2 lety

    Can't wait to see the cut ones you get.

  • @ronaldhoppus9015
    @ronaldhoppus9015 Před 10 měsíci

    A little late to the party but, this is one of my favorite videos I have seen of yours. That stuff is bind blowing beautiful. Thanks

  • @mariemoss2475
    @mariemoss2475 Před 2 lety

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR TOMORROW 🎂🎉🎁🎂🎉🥂💕💕💕💕

  • @vickygoodwin9771
    @vickygoodwin9771 Před 2 lety

    All I can say is “oh my,”!

  • @markattardo
    @markattardo Před 2 lety

    Happy birthday! Awesome finds👍👍

  • @dustinfindsrocks
    @dustinfindsrocks Před 2 lety +2

    Dude those are cool! I’m hopefully hunting for Union road agates Monday in St. Louis. I think they’re very similar agates in chert. I’ve seen some that are absolutely beautiful!!!

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety

      Oh awesome!😄 i hope you got into some good ones😁

  • @vivid23d53
    @vivid23d53 Před 2 lety

    WOW Just Beautiful 😍

  • @daveleininger4490
    @daveleininger4490 Před 2 lety

    Been down to the bottom of the canyon! A hard walk back up!

  • @rossgraveley
    @rossgraveley Před 2 lety

    Awesome

  • @kimho4255
    @kimho4255 Před 2 lety

    Very nice.

  • @nlames
    @nlames Před 2 lety +1

    Happy birthday!

  • @RufotrisRootedRockhound
    @RufotrisRootedRockhound Před 2 lety +2

    Man I keep having an issue.. I have all notifications on but CZcams still doesn’t show me your content 🤔I had to manually look you up today… I’m behind a few vids for sure… HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    Great finds!

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety +1

      Ya know ive heard that from several people and have even run into it before myself🤔 not sure why youtube does that but its almost like you have to train the algorithm a bit by watching a bunch of a channel's vids to tell it you are interested which is strange🤷 even with the bell on i still miss uploads from some channels sometimes

    • @RufotrisRootedRockhound
      @RufotrisRootedRockhound Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheoKellison I found it only became an issue once I subscribed to many channels. I used to hear people complain about it but only recently has it become a problem for me. Even if I scroll on my subscriptions page only 1/3 of your recent videos are there when I have bell set to all. 🤷‍♂️ CZcams Starts to pick and choose when you sub to a lot of channels I think.

    • @RufotrisRootedRockhound
      @RufotrisRootedRockhound Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheoKellison but yes I agree it gets fixed when I watch a few of that creators videos. Then the next ones show up but it’s like that bumps someone else off

  • @elleisme8565
    @elleisme8565 Před 2 lety +1

    Theo finds the best stuff always!

  • @Mz.Stephanie
    @Mz.Stephanie Před rokem

    Alexis has a good eye !!

  • @ruksrocksandadventures.5800

    Happy birthday Theo hope you have an amazing day dude. 💚✌️💎

  • @rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469

    Happy Belated Birthday Theo

  • @cindy40
    @cindy40 Před 2 lety

    So much wonderful finds I hope to see them cut soon and the prairie marbles polished!!!! You both found such great stuff. Happy birthday!!!

    • @cindy40
      @cindy40 Před 2 lety

      Add on... Just got my items in the mail from your Etsy store and they are amazing!!! Thank you so much lol I'm already thinking of what to go buy now.

  • @hooahextreme
    @hooahextreme Před 2 lety

    Lived in the Black Hills but have yet to hike in Teepee Canyon. Gotta get out someday. Need to get together on one of your trips down here. I know a place with a field of baculites. It looks as if the squids were in a school and just all died at the same time.

  • @mikemcdonald2755
    @mikemcdonald2755 Před 2 lety

    Dude that one you have at the 6 min mark looks like a limb cast!

  • @tenaedmonson1213
    @tenaedmonson1213 Před 2 lety

    Hope you had a happy birthday!

  • @anewman1
    @anewman1 Před 2 lety

    Fortification, polygonal banding.

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Před 2 lety

    Gotta try some rock hunting in different places.

  • @mak9956
    @mak9956 Před 2 lety

    Hey! What’s a little wind when you are hounding!

  • @Louisianadenise
    @Louisianadenise Před 3 měsíci

    I would like to see you carving

  • @lauriepenner350
    @lauriepenner350 Před 2 lety

    Be careful when picking up those marbles! They are pretty much the size, shape and color of old big horned sheep poop 😂

  • @beckieg8479
    @beckieg8479 Před 2 lety

    Is it just me or is ur sound a bit crackled on and off in spots?? Anyways wow so much banding on the rocks they all look amazing i would love to see what the marbles look after tumberling ❤️👍😊

  • @marthafenimore4279
    @marthafenimore4279 Před 2 lety +1

    WOW Could it have been better? I don't think so.

  • @rockandfound
    @rockandfound Před 2 lety

    I feel like a lot of those use to be tree branches.

  • @bobs-rocks
    @bobs-rocks Před 2 lety +1

    that one looked like a bone

  • @rodneykoenig503
    @rodneykoenig503 Před 2 lety

    A lot of those pieces that you picked up from the ground are going to have fractures throughout the rock. If you tumble them you’ll see. They use sledgehammers to bust open the nodules and leave the smaller pieces behind. The people who mine them don’t take the time to hammer drill them out. I’ve watched them mine them in the past. And it saddens me see that being done. What a waste. Good video

  • @taylormerrick8116
    @taylormerrick8116 Před 2 lety

    are you at the main quarry pit?

  • @Mz.Stephanie
    @Mz.Stephanie Před rokem

    How long do you leave them in the acid?

  • @biker9835
    @biker9835 Před rokem

    Just so you know it's 100lbs of rock a year your allowed to get from there

  • @lindamast7258
    @lindamast7258 Před 2 lety

    Is Teepee Canyon public land?

    • @TheoKellison
      @TheoKellison  Před 2 lety

      Yes it is😄 not all of it but enough to do some amazing hunting!

  • @seiadias7547
    @seiadias7547 Před rokem

    🤔, well, look like bones,....

  • @dennisyoung4496
    @dennisyoung4496 Před 2 lety

    Happy Birthday!