HOW TO FIND Your Own Rock Hunting Spot - and THREE Different Hunts!

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2023
  • Looking for a way to go Montana agate rock hunting, even when the river is high? In this video, I show you my method for finding publicly accessible lands where you can find rocks. After going over the process, I take you to three different public access sites I have found through online research. Come share the journey!
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    Montana Public & Private Land Maps:
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    Montana Tech Geologic Maps:
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  • @fionabeale3245
    @fionabeale3245 Рік тому +3

    So lovely to see parts of America that the regular tourists doesn’t see and to find rocks and fossils in spectacular countryside also to see cactus flowering in the wild a feast for the eyes !

  • @kellyharper367
    @kellyharper367 Рік тому

    Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Immersion into the geological and human activity history of a site is half the fun of our hobby!!!

  • @CacklingChick
    @CacklingChick Рік тому +1

    Oops, I already commented, but I wanted to add the nature shots - flowers, hillside, meadow - were awesome to see. Thanks for no dead cow shots! ROCK ON!! 😂👍🏻🪨⛏️

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Рік тому +2

      If you look carefully, you can see them down in the creek. Ewww!

    • @CacklingChick
      @CacklingChick Рік тому

      @@KatyDidRocks 🐄 🙈 coverings eyes... 😂👍🏻

  • @bachempenius
    @bachempenius Рік тому +2

    Thank you for taking us outside. Beautiful area.

  • @barbarazernicke6967
    @barbarazernicke6967 Рік тому +2

    That was a very informative video. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 Рік тому +2

    Lovely wild cactus flowers. Nice agates. Thanks for educating us on researching maps online. Thanks Kate. This is a must watch.

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому +1

    Loved the green agate!

  • @CacklingChick
    @CacklingChick Рік тому +3

    I really enjoyed this rock hunt as you didn't just show the beautiful rocks you found. Thanks for keeping it real by showing a bit of the struggles while rockhounding. I can relate! It was definitely a great day!! ROCK ON!! 😁👍🏻🪨⛏️

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! I do sometimes get distracted by filming rocks and forget to show the beautiful spots I'm in - thanks for the reminder.

    • @CacklingChick
      @CacklingChick Рік тому

      @KatyDid ROCKS! Yes, we rockhounds love everything that goes into rockhounding. Great, informative video. Thanks!!

  • @Gems-of-Hope-Rocks
    @Gems-of-Hope-Rocks Рік тому +2

    Replay Crew reporting for duty!

  • @rosiamorrison6531
    @rosiamorrison6531 Рік тому +2

    Hi Katy , enjoyed the adventure of searching for good and better places to find rocks . Love learning with you , you do a Great Job !!! Kava was good today , I know you appreciate that !!! Loved the trip , and the nice little finds . 🧡💚👋💥💫

  • @michaelvandyke6715
    @michaelvandyke6715 Рік тому +1

    Most of my fossil hounding was on state lands.. Some of the land owners would put up a fight, but doing your homework helps out and explaining the state laws to them help..
    Most will say ok, a few will gruff, stomp and fume, but I play by the book and was nice to them..

  • @stephaniemednansky6032
    @stephaniemednansky6032 Рік тому

    Thank you Katy. I really enjoy your videos. Some day this Texas girl will get to Montana.

  • @janehelbert7551
    @janehelbert7551 Рік тому +1

    You are so smart Katy!

  • @rachelleandrichard
    @rachelleandrichard Рік тому +1

    Sending the gopro out to scout out gravel spots might help a lot. Just a guess. Great fun tagging along on you and Kava's adventure and you found some nice specimens. Looking forward to seeing them cut and polished at some point. Keep on doing Katie xo

  • @Copper_Den
    @Copper_Den Рік тому +1

    Thank you for all the information. I hope it will also work here in Saskatchewan. I am going to look into it. So far I just look wherever I walk and out where I work I go for walks looking for rocks. The exercise is just a great side benefit.

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Рік тому

      I don't have any idea about Canadian public lands - hope it works out!

  • @nancygaxiola5412
    @nancygaxiola5412 Рік тому

    Lol! With so much of your knowledge come so many more questions in my mind!!! Thank you!!!

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker Рік тому +1

    I'm glad you mentioned the rock hunting pass for state lands. Money any way they can. Loved your rock area finding via maps. I have done it for years and have been fairly successful

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Рік тому

      The internet makes it possible, but it sure is a lot of work! :)

    • @sandmaker
      @sandmaker Рік тому

      @@KatyDidRocks 👍

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Рік тому

    Thanks for also sharing the beautiful cactus flowers we don't get those in Ireland thanks for sharing your journey 🥰

  • @user-hn7zl4yj4q
    @user-hn7zl4yj4q 10 місяців тому

    I really appreciate your time and consideration for 1st x ers. I sat up right away when i recognized several of the rocks u found. Amazing and eventful for me. Indiana, creeks, rivers to go hunting rocks and other shining pieces. I'm from Madison Indiana and live one block from the Ohio River where im finding shells, fossils, pink, blue, green rocks and so much more. I'll be sure to keep watching ur videos. Thanks for the heads up on rockhounds. ❤🎉😮😊

  • @chinchillaquirino9128
    @chinchillaquirino9128 11 місяців тому

    Wow cool and fun

  • @michaelbearss371
    @michaelbearss371 Рік тому

    Thanks for info! Great finds!

  • @HardRockHead
    @HardRockHead Рік тому

    Awesome this is one the best explanations on how to use these maps yet Thank you !!

  • @Absaalookemensch
    @Absaalookemensch Рік тому

    Thanks for the video.

  • @greatnorthernviews3052
    @greatnorthernviews3052 Рік тому +1

    I am planning to go to Montana I saw Rob from Michigan rocks out there and I have subscribed to you and Montana rock mom and Theo. It’s beautiful country I have never rock hounded out but I was out there sightseeing.😊

  • @emg.721
    @emg.721 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for taking us on you're journey, this was very helpful and also so relaxing to watch! I hope to go rock hounding for the first time soon, so the bit about the maps was very helpful!

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  8 місяців тому +1

      I’m so glad you found them helpful!

  • @melindakeith4103
    @melindakeith4103 Рік тому +1

    A nice one, Kate

  • @justjulee9135
    @justjulee9135 Рік тому

    Really cool video! I love seeing how to find places to hunt rocks. Now I have to apply this to Georgia 😂

  • @nancygaxiola5412
    @nancygaxiola5412 Рік тому

    I love bird song as well ❤

  • @gingermackeen5741
    @gingermackeen5741 Рік тому

    Kate, find out where the creek is that MRM went to! She found some awesome stuff!!

  • @kimakers5803
    @kimakers5803 Рік тому

    Could you explain how use Montana Tech website. I have not been able to find the map you reference in the video.
    I really enjoy your videos.

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Рік тому

      Hey there! The link should be in the video description. It’s a little tricky, and requires some patience, but it’s worth it. 😊

  • @cynergy4
    @cynergy4 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the info Kate! I learned about the maps and the knowledge will come in handy. I enjoyed seeing the flowers as well. The cactus and mariposa lily are beautiful!

  • @juju-xx5xn
    @juju-xx5xn Рік тому

    Love that rock at 9:24!! Will you cut that one to see what's inside? Great hunt!!

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Рік тому

      I have been considering it. It's on my "think about this" tray. :D

  • @kallisuarez1015
    @kallisuarez1015 Рік тому

    Hi! We will be going to Glacier National Park this week. Would I be able find agates there?

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Рік тому

      Hello! No, agates are on the eastern part of the state - but you will find INCREDIBLE scenery! Also, there is no collecting of any kind within the boundaries of the national park. Have fun!

  • @andrewwong3825
    @andrewwong3825 Рік тому

    👍👍👍

  • @lorihackett2898
    @lorihackett2898 Рік тому

    I'm trying to look up the same kind of maps for washington state but having no luck any suggestions?

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Рік тому

      Public lands app, Washington: www.khq.com/news/wa-state-launches-new-app-for-viewing-public-lands/article_2ad56c38-2e3f-5099-944c-e8ba77c78b39.html Geologic map: ngmdb.usgs.gov/Info/dmt/docs/schuster07b.pdf You might also consider OnX Hunt, which is a great app for finding public lands.

  • @candacepeterson8932
    @candacepeterson8932 Рік тому

    Where do I find those maps? Thanks

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  Рік тому +1

      Hi! I just edited the details of the video to include the links - thanks for the reminder!

  • @lindaleehulsey3167
    @lindaleehulsey3167 Рік тому +2

    SITE #3 COLORFUL FINDS worth goin back.......
    GREEN AGATE OUT OF THIS 🌎
    CARNELIAN COLORS DENDRITICS
    LOTS OF BEAUTY THERE.........
    Nice DAYS to walk with KAVA there SAFE....... SHARE EDUCATIONAL WELL SPENT ⏳⌛🌟⭐🌈🏆🏅📹📷🔎🎼🎵🎶🎵🎶

  • @rotisumbuErikGemstone
    @rotisumbuErikGemstone Рік тому

    Berhamparan di tepian jalan🎉

  • @jacob.g.l1592
    @jacob.g.l1592 11 місяців тому

    Hello from Ontario Canada! It looks absolutely beautiful in Montana

  • @raystevens687
    @raystevens687 Рік тому

    So Katie that 10.00 charge is for 1 day or 1 year or indefinite.

  • @annes4213
    @annes4213 Рік тому

    The hole could be a Fox den

  • @sharonbendtsen3421
    @sharonbendtsen3421 Рік тому

    Well that would be a true moss agate

  • @gramonehundred
    @gramonehundred 11 місяців тому

    I always find spots where the rocks are all completely covered in dirt 😞

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  10 місяців тому

      This year it's really silt-covered on the river - not as easy to find stuff. :)

  • @vintxgemedusa418
    @vintxgemedusa418 5 місяців тому

    Who goes rock hounding and finds 3 dead cows😂😂😂😂😂 not the luck u wanted but sure is unique

  • @user-we2bk6qb3n
    @user-we2bk6qb3n 11 місяців тому

    Get your dog some water!

    • @KatyDidRocks
      @KatyDidRocks  11 місяців тому

      It does get hot out there! She gets plenty of water, although it’s simpler when we are on the river. 😂

    • @user-we2bk6qb3n
      @user-we2bk6qb3n 11 місяців тому

      Her tounge was way out that's why I was concerned.@@KatyDidRocks