I found the Biggest Agate of my Life in Lake Superior

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  • @MichiganRocks
    @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I didn't get a chance to add close ups of my big agate in the video, but I posted it on my Instagram page. instagram.com/p/CdO-8n4rzsY/?

    • @marthaarciga9594
      @marthaarciga9594 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dnt know how to tag u with pictures 🙁

    • @seashoremudlark3916
      @seashoremudlark3916 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Checked them out thnx

    • @SyntaxMSU
      @SyntaxMSU 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol I came to the comments section to DEMAND pics! Thanks for sharing; that's a beaut! What are your plans for it?

    • @lindaacker4615
      @lindaacker4615 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice big agate! I agree with Nancy, A++!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SyntaxMSU I plan to keep that one as is. I don't usually do anything to my own agate finds.

  • @margaretlynch1494
    @margaretlynch1494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    🙋‍♀️❤❤🌷🌻Another great outing! THANK YOU!

  • @audraacklin9826
    @audraacklin9826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The checker board unakite is really pretty! ❤️❤️😃

  • @johncloar1692
    @johncloar1692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing very nice adventure .

  • @LadyYoop
    @LadyYoop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big Daddy....Best of Show! But boy, do I love Nancy going down with that huge bucket. That's a woman after my heart....she knows!

    • @LadyYoop
      @LadyYoop 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And an "eh"? Yooper talk!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There was an "eh?" Me or Nancy? I don't remember either of us speaking yooperese.

    • @LadyYoop
      @LadyYoop 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks you!

  • @ruthchapman3847
    @ruthchapman3847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun day with lots of wind. Yeah on the big agate

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I could have done without all the wind, but it sure was a fun day.

  • @silverlover5817
    @silverlover5817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video...

  • @jessicat2784
    @jessicat2784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, Thanks Jessica! You're the first one to use that button. I really appreciate it.

  • @davidhile5363
    @davidhile5363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for braving the cold and the wind. Nancy’s prediction came true. You did find a big agate. That large unusual stone was really cool too. Thanks for sharing.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As she was saying that I was thinking, "What are you promising??? That's going to be hard to live up to!" I guess I need to bring her along more often to make wild predictions.

    • @davidhile5363
      @davidhile5363 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks She was definitely your good luck charm that day !

  • @signecadwallader2158
    @signecadwallader2158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much. I really enjoyed our walk.

  • @irockgneiss2740
    @irockgneiss2740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU! I enjoyed going along the river with you and Nancy and not feeling the cold. Nancy needs gloves. You both are very pleasant to watch! Love the sound of water! I cried, you let go of gneiss, quartz and granite. I am adding on my bucket list "Michigan rock rounding"

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nancy has gloves, but she kept taking them off for the video. she was wearing normal winter gloves, but I did offer her some neoprene gloves.

    • @VickyRenee
      @VickyRenee ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!!

  • @rondias6625
    @rondias6625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Outstanding finds..it still amazes me on the infinite number of farout rocks there are up there in Michigan..I would keep everything you guys put back and then some..lol..thanks for sharing..🙏✌️

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      At least Nancy and I are on the same page about what to keep.

    • @dally8399
      @dally8399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I want all those rocks you are putting back, we don’t have rocks like this ☹️

    • @littledabwilldoya9717
      @littledabwilldoya9717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Where ever I’ve ‘picked’ or found rocks, nothing ever seems to compare to the brilliant colors and designs of Lake Superior stones.😍👍I get antsy when it’s been a while since I’ve been able to be UP there- nothing ever seems to quite measure up to what Lady Superior produces.😊🪨🌊🌬💥💗

  • @debbiesmith6293
    @debbiesmith6293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love rock findings in Arkansas creeks for fossils and to look for arrow heads love your all rocks so pretty.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t looked for arrow heads yet, but that would be a really fun find.

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very pretty rocks.

  • @bruninomorin3586
    @bruninomorin3586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow ! Looking at your videos, Michigan really does rock !!! Thanks for sharing !

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love my channel name because it can be taken several ways. I graduated from the University of Michigan too, so that fits in well too.

  • @klairesprengel9335
    @klairesprengel9335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic find guys xx

  • @kathleenyoung8317
    @kathleenyoung8317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just wanted to say that it was our extreme pleasure to meet Rob in person and he is gracious and kind ! My husband was absolutely thrilled to meet him in person.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Were you the couple I met at Netta's?

    • @kathleenyoung8317
      @kathleenyoung8317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, my husband is just thrilled to meet you. He retired and was bored until he found your videos. Now I seem to spend a lot of time walking in cold water with him.

  • @ladikmk
    @ladikmk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great beach with lots of beautiful rocks. My bucket would have been quite full. :)

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those Lake Superior beaches are awesome. I love it up there.

  • @KatyDidRocks
    @KatyDidRocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was great to see Nancy getting her hound on too! It looked cold - but so worth it. I hope we can see that agate cut someday.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I won't be cutting that agate. That's a trophy that I'll keep as is. Sorry!

  • @robbybobby6483
    @robbybobby6483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Certainly great rocks found on a brutal day. Thanks for braving the cold and still smiling!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The smiles weren't fake. It was cold, but I was happy to be there before the summer camping crowd.

    • @robbybobby6483
      @robbybobby6483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks I do the Jersey and Delaware beaches. I found loads of shells this year. More than what is normally found.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robbybobby6483 People have asked me if shells can be tumbled. I have never tumbled them and would think they'd be too soft. Do you have any experience tumbling them?

    • @robbybobby6483
      @robbybobby6483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks I am inclined to say yes being the optimist I am. On my trip I got 3 big bags of Northern Quahog shells. I am core bitting out 5/8" circles that range from 1/4" to 3/8" thick. Basically Wampum purple clam shells are the ones I am making them out of. Bracelets and necklace is my thoughts. I plan on taking the edge off each circle and tumbling with 1200 grit. Just themselves, grit and water. I will let you know how it comes out. Then after they polish I have to drill a hole in the center with the dremel to finish. String them up...I sure hope they can polish in a tumbler. I would hate to hand polish each one. Hey Rob, how do you like using a footpedal?

    • @robbybobby6483
      @robbybobby6483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks I see shells in tourist shops all over the beach that are polished. Maybe a vibratory polisher would be better for keeping the shape of the shell.

  • @kimfrommn7162
    @kimfrommn7162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool!!! Awesome rocks!!! You guys are hard core rock finders!!! Thanks for sharing! Happy Mom's Day Nancy!! 🤗♥️🙏🏼

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just relayed your Mother's Day wished to her.

  • @bonniehawkins2979
    @bonniehawkins2979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you.

  • @justjulee9135
    @justjulee9135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really nice finds! Great to see you both out braving the cold and enjoying time together!

  • @debispilker4392
    @debispilker4392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!

  • @letymendez9894
    @letymendez9894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Esta bonito todos las piedras oye guante color igual piedra agaté. Hola buenas noches 👍👌

    • @letymendez9894
      @letymendez9894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oye (manualidades 17 no creera lo que hacen con esta piedras de rio,es increible el proceso parafabricar esta belleza de obras de arte ) yo lo vi el facebook esta bonito piedra 😍👌👍

  • @nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976
    @nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Rob and Nancy.
    Sooo many pretties on that beach.
    Just a few that I'd love to put in my tumbler.
    Love the really pretty glassy green rock.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No end of tumbler feed here, that's for sure.

    • @nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976
      @nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks I'm tumbling some really pretty stuff at that moment.
      Southland beaches, and Gemstone beach New Zealand.
      Iv just uploaded another video of the process

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976 I'll have to check it out.

  • @ModernDayPilgrim
    @ModernDayPilgrim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great hunt, guys!!! Loves all the Unakite and other green rocks. The big agate is FABULOUS! 😃💯🙌🏼

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am attracted to green rocks too, for some reason.

  • @randydoan1887
    @randydoan1887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I would be bringing home buckets and buckets of those pretty rocks. So fun to watch your adventures,keep them coming.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You must have very strong arms. Rocks are heavy.

  • @marymole5531
    @marymole5531 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Rob, I love your adventures. Thank you, for taking us along.
    I live in Georgia, southern part, by Florida. We don't have many rocks.
    I love rocks.
    Thank you, again!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  ปีที่แล้ว

      You have some fossilized coral down that way. Some of that is really awesome.

  • @greatnorthernviews3052
    @greatnorthernviews3052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a fine agate! Nice rocks Rob and Nancy! Nicely done!

  • @cheeseybot2483
    @cheeseybot2483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly I dont know much about rocks but these videos are still very pleasant

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keep watching them and pretty soon you'll know a little more about rocks!

  • @bettycoffin4206
    @bettycoffin4206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's really cool that you and Nancy like to go on long drives to check out beaches for rock hunting. My hubby and I like to go on long drives to nowhere too. Most people don't understand why we do it, think we're wasting time and gas. Duh... Look at ALL that beautiful scenery and the peace of mind you enjoy in return!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never mind driving in the U.P. We ended up in Marquette and stayed with my sister and brother in law, so there was more than one reason for the trip. My mom lives in Marquette too, and it was nice to see her.

  • @staceysakkinen1270
    @staceysakkinen1270 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved all the rocks you tossed back. Great video as always.

  • @traveltip1427
    @traveltip1427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Michigan shorelines are such beautiful areas to hunt stones

  • @MsSandraCGL
    @MsSandraCGL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's nice to see you and Nancy enjoying the waves, walks, and rocks. I also like, that she picks up rocks that you might walk past.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it's good to get another perspective.

  • @judyhobday4760
    @judyhobday4760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice finds.

  • @teeteepalooza
    @teeteepalooza 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    12:50 great stripey rock nancy!

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You two make a fun pair and fill in each other's rock knowledge. What a fun hunt. Cold, but fun.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think Nancy knows more than I do. She taught eighth grade earth science.

  • @jennifervh4434
    @jennifervh4434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks guys! This video has me excited! We’re headed up to Lake Michigan next weekend for the summer 😍

  • @phild8095
    @phild8095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just this week I found what I believe is a glacially transported Lake Superior Agate in a central Iowa creek bed. I thought it was a piece of gray smokey quartz, but after washing it saw translucent reds, greens, white, black, shades of gray, about the size of my fist. I've got a couple slabs almost credit card thin, and a couple at 1/4" and one 1/2".

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome! According to this map, almost the whole state of Iowa is agate country. orrenfrances.blogspot.com/2018/09/lake-superior-agate-map.html

  • @jkru5114
    @jkru5114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lunker!!!! I would’ve passed out . Lol

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wasn't even sure it was an agate at first. I was having a hard time believing that I found one that big.

  • @kimberlyspillers461
    @kimberlyspillers461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m as green as those rocks! Thanks for sharing, stay warm you two!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha! That's a funny way to put it.

  • @cherylberry1613
    @cherylberry1613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice agate!

  • @patriciamckean4186
    @patriciamckean4186 ปีที่แล้ว

    The chartreuse color of epidote is so vibrant. Great finds...biggest agate!

  • @dailthegoat799
    @dailthegoat799 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos help me recognize my rocks it helps Thank you for them and keep it up

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not a geologist, so I only know a few basic rocks. If you like learning about rocks, you might enjoy these two videos where I took two geologists to the beach with me for some serious identification.
      39 Lake Huron Rocks Identified: th-cam.com/video/F_t4LC13utM/w-d-xo.html
      47 Lake Superior Rocks Identified: th-cam.com/video/lWTgUbdccJE/w-d-xo.html

    • @dailthegoat799
      @dailthegoat799 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks thank you I’ve seen one of them but I’ll watch the other.

  • @randomviking8676
    @randomviking8676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think Nancy needs a warm and waterproof pair of gloves for Mothers Day! : D
    Rob, if you sliced down some of those decent sized granite pieces, they would make nice counter tops and table tops for some ritzy doll houses.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nancy had on some winter gloves and I offered her a pair of neoprene gloves. She was mostly just taking the gloves off for the video. She still has all of her fingers.
      I'll keep the granite idea in the back of my mind in case I start making doll houses someday.

  • @paigelee6321
    @paigelee6321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome finds thank you for braving the cold 😊💙

  • @moelr_
    @moelr_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You two are lovely. Nice video! Never would have thought I'd like watching stone hunting videos, but I sure do now!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I never thought I'd be making rock hunting videos, but here we are.

  • @mjoyparks
    @mjoyparks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was so satisfying to watch! Always nice to see Nancy, she rocked it today! I‘ll be coming to Michigan in July to spend a week with my husband in Christmas rock hunting and celebrating our 25th anniversary so I live seeing what to look for!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Christmas in July! How fun!

  • @umich79
    @umich79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations on the agate! Nice to see Nancy joining you. 😊 Some really cool rocks on this trip.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! That agate made my day.

  • @CityRockhounding
    @CityRockhounding 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent video Rob! Great day out on Lake Superior. Hopefully one day I make it up there. I love the unikite and agate finds. Sweet seam agate Nancy! Great variety of rocks, beautiful views and peaceful waves. Thank you!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'd call this a very successful day.

  • @trep53
    @trep53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good rock hunting! Hello from the shores of Lake Erie in Ohio. I’m heading up to the
    Keweenaw on 5/16 for a few weeks.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A few weeks up there sounds like a really good time. how’s the hunting on Lake Erie in your area?

    • @trep53
      @trep53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks not good, most of the shore is private residential property and bluffs without any beach. The rocks are “clean fill” dumped to offset erosion. The UP shoreline on the big lake is has much better access and less people. Also I’m a total novice to rockhounding but my son who lives in Calumet is the knowledgeable one. A common find on the small beach near me are old red bricks with concrete filling that are polished by the waves to look like strange confectionary.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trep53 Well none of that is very encouraging. I knew it wouldn't be as good as Lake Superior, but I was hoping you were finding naturally occurring rocks at least.

  • @DavidMarvin
    @DavidMarvin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss the cool temps in Michigan.
    It's 85 right now in Florida.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not a fan of really hot weather. 85 is about the limit for me. It does sound sort of nice compared to the windy day we had on the beach, but it was 56 today and I didn't mind that at all.

    • @DavidMarvin
      @DavidMarvin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks I'm a fan of cooler temps, but I don't miss having 3 feet of snow on the ground 6 months of the year.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidMarvin I don't mind winter for awhile, but it's just too long.

  • @Indyanas_ocean_view
    @Indyanas_ocean_view 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely awesome finds, that big agate was really cool! What a beautiful spot.😍🥰😇👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was pretty excited to find such a big agate.

  • @michaelvandyke
    @michaelvandyke 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, always great to get out, no matter the weather....

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Getting out early is a good way to get the best rocks. This is four hours from my house, so it’s hard to be the first one out.

  • @Egglolls
    @Egglolls 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am very happy I stumbled upon your channel recently. I have been enjoying your hunting and tumbling videos. Thank you for the great content!

  • @I_wish_I_knew_something
    @I_wish_I_knew_something 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, I want to go there! Great Video!

  • @JudithMcPheron-pb9lv
    @JudithMcPheron-pb9lv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @teeteepalooza
    @teeteepalooza 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    13:50 another cool one!

  • @dustinfindsrocks
    @dustinfindsrocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude!!! That big chonker agate is awesome!!! I haven’t been rockhounding for like two weeks… I’m starting to get the shakes 🤣 We have had SO MUCH rain here. I’m sure there’s great stuff washing out in the creeks.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It has been a rainy, cold spring here too, but this week looks like it's going to be beautiful.

  • @sparband
    @sparband 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was another striped rock day. I love those. You found quite a few nice ones. I would love to see the big agate slabbed, so we can see what’s inside. Isn’t May late in the year to have that much snow still? Brrrrr. At least no competition for the rocks. Nancy looked toasty warm in her blue jacket. That’s her color.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not planning to do anything to the big agate. I'm pretty excited about that one just the way it is.
      This is the earliest I have ever gotten up to Lake Superior, so I don't know what it's usually like this time of year. It has been a really cold spring where I live though. I assume it's the same up there. I wish I could get up there as soon as the ice is off the beach, but it's hard to know when that is when I live four hours away.
      Nancy doesn't like to be cold, so I was lucky she went with me. She didn't complain though.

    • @nancyabram229
      @nancyabram229 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Toasty warm wasn’t exactly the experience I had. I did appreciate the various layers though. Brrr!

  • @jeffholmes1362
    @jeffholmes1362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great find, I was waiting for the close up. Thanks for sharing.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I should have gotten a close up, but I was hurrying to get the video edited. There are close ups on Instagram. instagram.com/p/CdO-8n4rzsY/?

    • @jeffholmes1362
      @jeffholmes1362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks I went to look, very nice, I couldn’t like or comment as i don’t have instagram, but I did see one of your rocks looked like a map of Tasmania, where I live, only upside down :-).

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeffholmes1362 Isn't everything down there upside down?

    • @jeffholmes1362
      @jeffholmes1362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks you got me there 🤪🤪🤪

  • @gregoryredlon4186
    @gregoryredlon4186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May 7 from Keewenaw Peninsula and still have bits of snow here and there

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not surprised because we saw snow in the woods in quite a few spots on the way to Marquette.

  • @obieobrien5883
    @obieobrien5883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Time stamp 14:15: in the shape of a smoked ham hock… love the colors (of the stone) …

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now I'm hungry for ham.

    • @obieobrien5883
      @obieobrien5883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks , split pea soup with ham hock…mmmmmmm

  • @gaylehoff3697
    @gaylehoff3697 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all your videos. Very informative and love your comments I think I’d keep every rock you pick up and show us. I’d have the shore like everywhere on my yard and house. Keep them coming.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll definitely keep them coming for awhile.

  • @deniseveiw7992
    @deniseveiw7992 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful rocks!! ❤

  • @rosannashe6313
    @rosannashe6313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hi there - I really enjoy your videos. I just discovered your channel last week and have looked a quite a few of your rock hunts. I am wondering what the stone is that had the round looking hole in it toward the beginning of this video. You mentioned it was from Canada? How do those holes get in? is is a fossil or man made? Anyway thanks for bribing us along on your trips. I live in NYC and your vids give me bit of relaxing out in nature virtually! lol

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's an omar or omarolluk. Here's an article about them: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omarolluk

    • @rosannashe6313
      @rosannashe6313 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks Wow so amazing ! thank you!

  • @jacqulynjohnson6237
    @jacqulynjohnson6237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The rock you picked up at minute 13:32….I have found and tumbled a few of those. Not sure what they are either, but I’ve had very good luck with the polished results. I’ve had the mauve and also a taupe/tan/ white color. I love greens, like at 9:38 and 12:17!! Those were gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing your bride with us, she’s so adorable!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So that rock at 13:32 doesn't undercut like granite? I think I've brought one of these home in the past, but I can't remember how it turned out. I guess I'll have to bring another one home. They're really pretty. I came really close to taking that one home to make a cab out of, but decided against it.

    • @jacqulynjohnson6237
      @jacqulynjohnson6237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks no sir, was worried about that too. The little white squares against the other colors was quite intriguing. I’m trying to find the ones that I polished. If I locate them I’ll post them to Instagram and tag you. (I actually sold some polished rocks at the Farm Girl Flea Market, they may have been in the box of granite, which, polishing granite, is like going to the dentist, irritating.)

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jacqulynjohnson6237 That's great news. I'll definitely bring one home the next time.

    • @jacqulynjohnson6237
      @jacqulynjohnson6237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks drats!! I’m not locating those 2 rocks!! They truly did turn out good! Hopefully you’ll find some more so you can try! Maybe I just had luck….lol!

  • @jneihart2
    @jneihart2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely fantastic Rob! I know what you can get Nancy for Christmas... a pair of gloves! Thanks for letting us tag along!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She was wearing normal winter gloves and I offered her a pair of neoprene gloves. She kept taking her glove off to show the rocks. Probably better that way, but I have to put too many things down to take off my gloves. I carry a rock scoop, a camera, and we took turns with the bucket.

    • @irockgneiss2740
      @irockgneiss2740 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks I love your gloves! Are you wearing neoprene gloves? Also, what about the magnify scoop. Where did you get that. I have one but it's big to carry.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@irockgneiss2740 I really like my neoprene gloves. Both the gloves and the loupe are in my Amazon storefront. You can find it in the description of my videos.

  • @pammager7135
    @pammager7135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That black rock with the circle hole in it was so cool! I see a lot of nice rocks that I'd keep but you throw them back! You get to visit such nice deserted beaches! That would be so amazing. I'm down in Illinois. Have to go over to SW Michigan beaches to find nice stones. But then there are a lot of people!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It helps to go on freezing cold days. There was a vehicle parked there when we arrived and we could see a couple people down the beach, so we went the other way. When we got back a different vehicle was there but they must have gone in the other direction too.

  • @easterazali9237
    @easterazali9237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations on finding the biggest agate so far , who knows you may find a bigger one in future 👍

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I sure hope so. It wouldn't be any fun going out without dreaming about hitting the jackpot along the way.

  • @TheMadFlasher
    @TheMadFlasher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome hunt, congrats on the agate! You find some awesome rocks!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't find many agates, so this was a really good find for me.

  • @juli6497
    @juli6497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I saw you guys all bundled up I thought this was an old on that I'd missed. :) 90 degrees down here in west Texas. :) I'm glad you've monetized this channel. I've learned so much from you that I'm grateful for a way to pay is back a little. :)

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It has been a very chilly spring here. We saw a big iceberg in Lake Huron on our way up there. Today was nicer, almost 60!

  • @thinkcivil1627
    @thinkcivil1627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!!! Congratulations on finding such a nice solid agate. It seems to have some water level in it, and I like the way it has other colors that pop out at you. The red is a nice touch, and the translucent blue area almost glows. I'm happy for you. Don't worry, because a pounder will happen for you. You have very large hands which makes it difficult to guess the size of an agate you show on a video.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m 6’2”. That’s fairly tall, but I don’t feel like my hands are all that big for my height.
      I was pretty excited about finding such a big agate. That one is easily four times bigger than any other agate I’ve found.

  • @Rivi_Styx
    @Rivi_Styx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video! I would want to take them all home! So beautiful.

  • @wojciechtreffler2204
    @wojciechtreffler2204 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful trip & beauty finds. Congratulations & greetings from PL 👋

  • @toots1568
    @toots1568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video, I needed a fix! Lol!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You'll be seeing a lot of outdoor videos for awhile now.

  • @MihaiStanciu2701
    @MihaiStanciu2701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful finds, is still so cold?

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was filmed on Monday, so it's not old at all. I'm four hours south of there and today it is 56° as I type this at 3:50 pm. It's at least sunny this week and feels much warmer than it did that day.

  • @nathaliebergeron9573
    @nathaliebergeron9573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful founds! Tomorrow morning, I should be on St-Laurent's shores, maybe in Becancour, maybe at Pointe-du-Lac!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know where you're from. Is that a long way from home? Are you rock hunting?

    • @nathaliebergeron9573
      @nathaliebergeron9573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure! I'm nearby Trois-Rivières in Québec.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nathaliebergeron9573 Ah, ok.

  • @99Rockhounding
    @99Rockhounding 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s about time you found a big one!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know! How big is your biggest find? Have you found one over a pound?

  • @treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340
    @treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340 ปีที่แล้ว

    some nice finds well done 😊

  • @puffinish
    @puffinish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm going to try to go to that location this summer! It'll be a great day trip.

  • @RockhoundingLife
    @RockhoundingLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice haul from that beach! Can't wait to see what you do with that chunker of an agate!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Jason! I oiled it with mineral oil, and that's all I'm doing. Those are so few and far between that I like to just keep them as I found them.

  • @donnalantz7981
    @donnalantz7981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool finds. I so love going to the UP in the summer. Can't wait till I get the chance to go. Nice intro Nancy.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love it up there. Found a couple more little pieces of driftwood for you.

    • @donnalantz7981
      @donnalantz7981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh thank you Rob. I really appreciate you doing that for me. Not sure how soon I will be coming up there but I will before too long. Thank you again.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@donnalantz7981 No hurry. They're safe in my garage.

    • @donnalantz7981
      @donnalantz7981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL ok. I didn't think they were going to go anywhere. LOL I will let you know when I'm headed that way when I can come up. What's the best way for me to contact you?

  • @KACn5582
    @KACn5582 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I felt cold just watching. I loved the big patchy 'dinosaur egg' I would have lugged that beauty home - for no particular reason

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The green one? That one was cool.

  • @debzyj376
    @debzyj376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed…. Thank you!

  • @chrisbailey949
    @chrisbailey949 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome rocks, looks cold!!! Nice find on that agate! Hope to visit that beach soon!

  • @benjilee5279
    @benjilee5279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh man! Nice agate! Did you find it wet, or in the water, or up on a dry stretch? Thanks for sharing another excellent video!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Although I said that the dry rocks are a better place to look, I found that right at the edge of the water.

  • @jeffpeckens2351
    @jeffpeckens2351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For a U of M guy, you sure like green rocks ! Lol

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep, you caught me. I do like green rocks. I taught for Alpena Public Schools for 30 years and the school colors are also green and white, so I can always claim that's why I like them.

  • @disabledvetnralifer932
    @disabledvetnralifer932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi... Beautiful area... TY

  • @ktlivingherway516
    @ktlivingherway516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations 🎉. Always fun to have a good find

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's always the hope, but not all hunts are so successful. That was a good day.

  • @susanboger7874
    @susanboger7874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grandmarais and White Fish point is my favorite place to agate hunt 😁

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anywhere in between is good too.

  • @bigo4171
    @bigo4171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one , greetings from Sweden 👋

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think I have many viewers from Sweden. That's fun that people from so far away watch my videos.

    • @bigo4171
      @bigo4171 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks right haha ? You are an awesome person , happy i found your channel ! Hope to see it grow 👌

  • @largent45
    @largent45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! It looks cold! You are super brave to walk that beach in that weather! That big agate is super cool! You guys have the coolest rocks! Every rock is so colorful, and super pretty! Whether its collectable or not, they sure are pretty!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess they're all collectable. Some are more sought after, but all that really matters is if you like it.

  • @aborch7
    @aborch7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have been jumping up and down & yelling if I found that agate!! So cool!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  ปีที่แล้ว

      I was pretty happy about this one.

  • @mariapazusachlopez4210
    @mariapazusachlopez4210 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emocionante !!! Tantas piedras...me da envidia porque quisiera estar con ustedes en ese hermoso lugar 😊😅😂.. Saludos 🤗🇪🇦

  • @elladoz1966
    @elladoz1966 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some people are fascinated by rock's and I'm One as well 😳🙂 TY for sharing !

  • @Algorhythmz
    @Algorhythmz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know if you're a King fan, but that banded rock @13:00 reminds me of the stone Flagg gives his henchmen in The Stand. Great video, nice to see the shoreline and enjoy the views. Keep up the great work!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do like his stuff, but I haven't read the book or seen the miniseries. I just looked it up and see that it's considered his best book, so maybe I need to read it some day.

  • @teeteepalooza
    @teeteepalooza 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7:50 checkerboard something-kite 👍🏻

  • @MNRockHounder
    @MNRockHounder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was hopping you’d have some pictures of that agate at the end. Awesome find man

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know I should have, but I was rushing to get the video edited. I did post pictures on Instagram. instagram.com/p/CdO-8n4rzsY/

    • @MNRockHounder
      @MNRockHounder 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks that thing is awesome, it reminds me of a planet