Rock Hounding & Fossil Hunting Higbee Beach in Cape May New Jersey

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Rock hounding and fossil hunting Higbee Beach in Cape May New Jersey. This week we find some great rocks, minerals and fossils. We even make a special trip up to Big Brook in Colts Neck New Jersey (Monmouth County) to search for fossils there. Take a look at this video to see what we found!

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14 окт 2024

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@dawnmorales1553 9 месяцев назад

There is no RockHounds like me in my area in South Jersey I am a I have been reaching out for over a year no one responded. Here in Florence. But I will keep this hobby alive through me alone

@dirtsandandrocks 9 месяцев назад

@dawnmorales1553 I'll pin this comment so it's at the top of the comments for this video and that way if anyone sees it from your area, they can contact you directly. I'm happy that you're as dedicated to rock hounding as you are. Keep at it, there are amazing finds ahead for you - Paul

@grayhatjen5924 Год назад

I'm late to the party (by a year) but YT just recommended your channel to me and I'm loving it. (I am also all about rocks with lines/striations.) I've only been to Cape May once, maybe 7 years ago, and my family could just not get on board with my desire to look for Cape May diamonds as opposed to ONLY jenky oyster shells. (Most of us are from NW PA so even those are treasure. 😂) In an event, love the channel already, though now I'm itching to get back to Cape May! Look forward to what else you've posted.

@dirtsandandrocks Год назад

Welcome Grayhat Jen! Thanks very much for the kind comment. We love Cape May and have found that Sunset Beach, Higbee Beach and the West Cape May Beach (near the ferry terminal) are some of our favorite beaches to search. Any beach is a good beach to beachcomb though - You never know what's coming in on the next wave. Thanks again and all the best to you from down here outside of Philadelphia - Paul

@roxymanasquan9087 3 года назад

Love the rose quartz pebbles! And all the other quartz too. That's what I miss most about NJ beaches. Don't see that much down here in TX. The basalt with quartz stripes are one of my favorites as well. I never pass one up. Way cool fossils too!

@dirtsandandrocks 3 года назад

Hi Roxy! Thanks very much for checking out my video and for your comments! We love the south Jersey beaches and try to do day trips as often as we can. We also try to do a full week in Cape May every year. Thanks for your remembrances of NJ. All the best to you from up here in Pennsylvania - Paul

@dawnmorales1553 9 месяцев назад

The long tub squid you found .we call them squid pens. Thanks for Showing your finds. ❤❤ trying to start my own rockhounding group here in Jersey but no one seems interested I guess it's all mine then.

@dirtsandandrocks 9 месяцев назад

@dawnmorales1553 Thanks for watching! I think you'll find other rock hounders when you go to certain rock hounder spots. It may take time, but there are more of us out there then you may think. My rock hounding videos are the most popular videos on my channel. Good luck and check back again sometime soon - Paul

@MrNope-oo9nh 3 года назад

Some very neat finds! I love combing the CMC bayside beaches for neat coral fossils and colorful quartz pebbles! I've even found a few white banded agate pebbles on Higbee beach. Years ago, I also found a flip phone which had clearly taken a trip through the bay. I almost got it to work but it was too far gone and shorted out. As for the creeks throughout the rest of NJ... I'll have to take a look. Those are some nice looking fossils!

@dirtsandandrocks 3 года назад

Hi Mr. Nope! Thanks for watching and the comment. Yes, Cape May is an awesome spot to get out and explore. We like Cape May Point especially. Thanks again for watching and check back sometime - Paul

@finian9581 2 года назад

that coral you found is a piece of dead northern star coral! i have piles of it from up in long branch-- it's really gorgeous stuff! the piece you found seems a little more smoothed out than the ones i tend to find, i like how soft it makes it seem :)

@dirtsandandrocks 2 года назад

Hello Finian! Thanks very much for watching and especially the ID. As you can tell, I'm still learning about the stuff we find. Mrs. Shell Casing Kid is much better then me with research, but she can't research everything we find. Thanks again and please check back again some time - Paul

@MyShayShow Год назад

Great finds!!! What is the name/title of the fossil book reference in your video? 🤩

@dirtsandandrocks Год назад

Hi The Shay Show! Sorry it took so long too get back to you. The book is named Smithsonian Guide - Fossils published by DK books. Thanks for watching and thanks also for the comment

@shar11113 12 дней назад

Would you please let me know what book you are using to look up fossils?

@dirtsandandrocks 12 дней назад

@shar11113 - The book is named Smithsonian Guide - Fossils published by DK books. Thanks for watching - Paul

@dominicmercier1707 2 года назад

Great channel! I live in Delco, too. Can you tell me what fossil book you’re using as a reference? My 10-year-old and I are just getting into rockhounding and fossil collecting.

@dirtsandandrocks 2 года назад

Hi Dominic Mercier! Welcome and thank you for subscribing. The book I use during the wrap up in this video is by DK publishing - Smithsonian Handbook of Fossils by Cyril Walker & David Ward. I hope that helps. Fossil hunting is a great activity to get your kids interested in science, it's also just a fun way to spend time together. Please check back again soon - Paul

@DragonSimp416 8 месяцев назад

Can you find amber at this beach, like at other spots in new jersey?

@dirtsandandrocks 7 месяцев назад

@AidenTripe - Not that I know of and I've been beachcombing this beach for years. Thanks for watching - Paul

@roxymanasquan9087 3 года назад

LOL Higbee Beach! Up in North Jersey, Beach G in Sandy Hook was the same. When they tried to ban it there & other places, Shel Silverstein (who wrote children's books, "A Boy Named Sue" & a few other country hits) wrote this song: "They Won't Let Us Show It On The Beach". Here's Bobby Bare singing it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cFp3a5Tgqmsr.html Went there once back in the early/mid 80's and I can't even describe how hilarious it was to watch & listen to nearly 100 beach-goers singing this song.... led by my friend Steve playing the guitar in sub-minimal apparel, bobbing on the waves in an inner-tube.

@jacquecaeser9078 2 года назад

Nice video I am interested in rock hounding. Newbie. I am looking down lol.👍

@dirtsandandrocks 2 года назад

Ha! That's how it's done! You're gonna find A LOT of cool stuff if you're patient and persistent. Thanks for watching - Paul

@michaeloshea3090 Год назад

Big Brook fossils are 70 million years old. Besides that you have a nice collection of junk and rocks.

@dirtsandandrocks Год назад

Thanks for watching Michael Shea

@dawnmorales1553 9 месяцев назад

So used to the nude people on the beach

@dirtsandandrocks 9 месяцев назад

@dawnmorales1553 - yes, it seems to still be a spot for people that like to sunbathe nude. I guess if you're going to Higbee Beach, you should just be prepared for it - Paul

@troy4057 8 месяцев назад

I’ve been fishing higbees my whole life and i’ve only seen gay men nude sunbathing… most don’t bother anyone but a few i had to physically defend myself… litterally, watch your ass.