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

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4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Please leave a like if you enjoyed and check out this beautiful agate we polished!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qJqoeKunu966fKc.html

@littledabwilldoya9717 2 жыл бұрын

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

@gayle7165 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Congrats on your find! Whoo hooo!

@gayle7165 Жыл бұрын

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

@gayle7165 Жыл бұрын

Have liked and subscribed. I feel your excitment!

@Cbittle2023 9 ай бұрын

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

@jens2739 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeahhhh the addiction is real

@rogueangel7541 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

@AgateDad 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@lauras1878 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 3 жыл бұрын

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

@user-hm6bn6kw6k 8 ай бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@reginapaluchniak986 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tt55k 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, should have grabbed it 👍👍

@tkrenz9872 Жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad Жыл бұрын

Just do it!! Get out there!

@bethhenkelman5249 Жыл бұрын

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

@kimm59 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help 😊

@jessicadavenport2808 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I'm still dorking out about it 😅

@jessicadavenport2808 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@grandparocky 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis!!

@marie-claudehenrichon3743 5 ай бұрын

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

@blackopaldirect 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Dad

@AgateDad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin 👍👍

@jawjagrrl 2 жыл бұрын

High praise!!

@AgateDad 2 жыл бұрын

The highest 🙏

@danaberger7809 10 ай бұрын

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

@patriciakaufmann2229 8 ай бұрын

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

@BlindCrochet 2 жыл бұрын

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

@glitterflythirteen7583 Жыл бұрын

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

@margieharig2241 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@danababcock2766 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@littledabwilldoya9717 2 жыл бұрын

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

@littledabwilldoya9717 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

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

@stirtheimagination88 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

I’m happy you can share in the enjoyment!

@rvtravelingbeachbumsstevea4105 11 ай бұрын

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!

@bluesky4421 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you say "aww sweet"

@AgateDad 2 жыл бұрын

🙏❤️

@naminaoberhausen2131 Жыл бұрын

Nice rocks. Love the agate. Liked. From Jordan

@judyhobday4760 2 жыл бұрын

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

@margaretchaffee9005 2 жыл бұрын

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

@littledabwilldoya9717 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@BlindCrochet 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@bruceraisanen9106 2 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@rbirkheimer59 23 күн бұрын

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

@annettewurst704 3 ай бұрын

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!

@Justfollowthecrumbs 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@GravelBarHopper 4 жыл бұрын

IM DEAD! Killed by shock and awe!

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tinkerbellblue5142 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

🤣 I'm glad I'm not alone!!

@shellyross2019 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning!

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

It really is 😁 thanks for watching Shelly!

@patriciamckean4186 Жыл бұрын

Wow, just love those beauties.

@trinejensen1707 Жыл бұрын

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

@BackcountrywithShaughn 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@easterazali9237 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

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 😊

@user-hm6bn6kw6k 7 ай бұрын

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

@themidwesternrockhound388 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

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

@themidwesternrockhound388 4 жыл бұрын

Agate Dad yeah no problem

@peggylosacco8811 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful just Beautiful!!!!

@Nature_Wild_And_Free 3 ай бұрын

That first one is a beauty!!! ❤

@tishsmiddy71 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@AddictedToAgates 28 күн бұрын

That is a true GEM!!!! 🎉

@kaloncar Жыл бұрын

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

@deanaleonard1647 3 жыл бұрын

Great find! Absolutely stunning!!

@garycoleman3200 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to do so!

@TheMogjo 4 жыл бұрын

Super!!

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

😁👊

@luckyotter623 2 ай бұрын

That big agate looks like Jupiter! Beautiful finds.

@DrJ4712 4 ай бұрын

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

@bluetickbeagles116 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheMian666 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! 😍😍😍👌👌👌

@patriciakaufmann2229 Жыл бұрын

WOW, FABULOUS!!!

@SolidGoldShows 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 3 жыл бұрын

I agree 👍

@lisawest9731 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning, great find woot!!!

@judyherman5470 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was so pumepd!!

@sueiverson258 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Oh sounds like some amazing memories 😁

@kgartin624 Жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad Жыл бұрын

🙌 it was a good time

@glennaw1547 3 жыл бұрын

These are beautiful indeed.

@whranch1526 3 жыл бұрын

what an awesome day out having fun

@AgateDad 3 жыл бұрын

It sure was!

@gwynnfarrell1856 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@kim.4100 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful.

@JenniferTacbas 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@JenniferTacbas 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks! It definitely was a rare find!

@newyorkrockheads8995 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a fun moment!

@aliencat11 4 жыл бұрын

So much fun watching you find these!!!

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary!

4 жыл бұрын

Best friend my dear! Stones perfects, 💜

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@paulcarder8032 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@deeanderson4440 Жыл бұрын

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 😍

@seashoremudlark3916 2 жыл бұрын

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

@susanbrookman2133 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you have good luck 👍

@EDLaw-wo5it 4 жыл бұрын

One word. BEAUTIFUL! Havagudun Bud.

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

Right! You too!

@klairesprengel9335 4 жыл бұрын

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

@klairesprengel9335 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@robertmandigo7942 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@leannesutter9429 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Leanne!

@MeRia035 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@petricmccurdy7441 4 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful stone. Naturès beauty

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

It really is a beauty!

@paigelee6321 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats beautiful stone, thank you for sharing

@soldierside15 3 жыл бұрын

Good finds.

@xseption Жыл бұрын

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

@chattychickadee4192 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful finds! Wow!!

@AgateDad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@randyshypkowski2196 4 жыл бұрын

Love your enthusiasm when finding some awesome agates!

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy 😉

@RobWenzel84 4 жыл бұрын

That thing is absolutely AMAZING 👍👍👍

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

It really is, thanks Rob!

@silverback5033 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 😄

@yomama8873 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mama! Its mine too 😁

@genewilliams6966 2 жыл бұрын

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

@chemistryscuriosities 4 жыл бұрын

Your into Agate like I'm into Prehnite. I love that feeling when your first find is an absolute treasure. It sets the tone for that day.

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

Oh it absolutely does and guarantees that the day is locked in with a positive vibe!

@randykoosmann4368 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AgateDad 4 жыл бұрын

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

@shellyfahren1936 3 жыл бұрын

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

@debidevaney8398 Жыл бұрын

Those were insane finds!!!! ❤

@keithtyson5106 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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