After you talked about all the flint or rhyolite in the campground gravel (huge shame) I looked through the gravel on our driveway. Found several pieces that throw good sparks. Most chert I find in Knoxville, Tennessee is red or pink & white striped. Haven't tried stream or river beds yet. Planning a river flint hunt soon. Thank you for your passion & great work. Health prayers
OMG! There is an intersection at 801 where it is all over the ground! Most are quarter size, but some are half golfball size! I have some in my car that my girls picked up while we were having lunch one day... they found so much I had to tell them leave some for others. 801 and 519 intersection, both sides of the road.
Riverbendlongbows Outdoors there was some in the river near where I was camping, about 20 miles away that I was allowed and able to gather, stuff that wasn’t worked by ancient people, just cobble
Riverbendlongbows Outdoors I’m going to make another video on knapping some of the rhyolite. It’s super tough stuff. Really hard to make the flakes run. I’m impressed with how the ancient people there made fairly large spear points out of this stuff
I went camping as a child to Morrow mnt. We called the rocks writing rocks,and would use them to write on the rd. There were big blocks of quartz in the woods,and we broke them up into crystals.We always had fun there. I think that was the Laural trail beside the museum.Did you see the deer heads that died w their antlers locked?
Kind of strange isn't it, some folk take their shoes off to protect modern shag carpets, and yet every step along that pathway we could potentially crush history with each step... history is literally all around us, and even beneath our feet. COOL!
I went to Morris Mountain years ago when I first came to live in North Carolina, having no idea what the significance of the place was. I remember that myself, and my oldest son had a light saber battle up at the top of the mountain, where all of the rhyolite blacks were located. Once I realized the significance of what I was looking at, it blew me away. I know how to work Flynt and other stone types. I picked up some of the flakes up there and they actually looked like they were almost ready to use as tools right away with a little bit of pressure flaking on some of the edges. This would have taken a very long time and a lot of people repeatedly using the site. I would say that people have been going to that site for over 10,000 years regardless of what any government official or academic archaeologist says. I know that a lot of different groups including the various archaic groups, and the Catawba and the PeeDee people used that site. How do I know this? Because there is Morrow Mountain rhyolite present at archaeological sites along the Catawba river in South Carolina. I personally found a core, a couple of flakes, and a projectile point preform with a fluted, flake removal. That particular point most likely would’ve been used for an Atlatl. I guarantee it’s going to be at least 2000 years old. Yes, you’re right. There is a lot more to be learned. Anyone who says otherwise is eitherc a fool, or they are in total denial. I’m in the middle of cataloging finds at a site on private land in South Carolina right now. There is possibly evidence of occupation in several different time periods. There are artifacts and marker trees and butt looks like some alteration of the landscape which may have been terraforming, so I’m guessing that there may have been a Mississippian influence. archaeologist, so what the hell do I know.!?
Thank you for such a thoughtful and interesting comment. Anything with a fluted channel flake has a damn good chance of being at least 9,000 years old!
@@Flintknappingadventures you are most welcome. At the location where I have been doing the research and the work, there are a number of very unique artifacts at the place where I am still doing work. It is a unique site like no other. There are artifacts from several different cultures and several different time periods. So far I have evidence from the early archaic, middle archaic, late, archaic, early woodland, late woodland, and Mississippian, and the post contacts. Down into the 1700s and 1800s, which is artifacts made of metal and earthenware, and a couple of small fragments of porcelain. The pottery that has been found is from the early and middle woodland, as well as Mississippian stamped pottery. I have found projectile points, and quite a few other small and large tools. Some of the larger tools could be very old. Unfortunately, the local archaeologist is over his head and has already shown his true colors. He cannot be trusted any longer. The land is privately owned, and the owner is not interested and probably doesn’t want the information getting out into the public. Too bad for them. As soon as I finish my research, it will be reported to all the relevant parties. I’ve already notified tribal leader ship of the nearby indigenous group.
good video jay its a shame you cant take at least one souvenir price of rock to work into an ornamental piece I have a spear which looks good on the Wall.
Eire Wanderer the same stone can be found miles down river, if you follow the flint vein you can take from places that were not touched by ancient humans
I have interest in archaeological stuff but I don't think I could get a college degree to be able to dig in places and believe me Ireland has a lot to offer when it comes to archaeology.
I think God created everything only about6000 years ago...sorry evolution people, and textbook writers...and what nots and whose nots...lol..love the video. Thank you for sharing. I've never been to that place and I live up here. State parks are awesome! Preservation patrol has proven pretty positive protecting particular places. And I must say you're correct in the snake danger, but I must add that of the coyote.
Thanks for showing another cool place to visit! Rock on!
You can see several burial mounds when you walk around the trails. I think the old Spanish fort was there as well
This is one of my favorite videos of yours
After you talked about all the flint or rhyolite in the campground gravel (huge shame) I looked through the gravel on our driveway. Found several pieces that throw good sparks. Most chert I find in Knoxville, Tennessee is red or pink & white striped. Haven't tried stream or river beds yet. Planning a river flint hunt soon. Thank you for your passion & great work. Health prayers
David Sain awesome man! Sometimes it’s right under your nose and you don’t even know it.
You must have had a long day my friend, thanks for posting! Hope you get to visit Cave Run Lake and maybe Mammoth Cave here in Ky.
Cain tuckee64 I drove through cave run lake area but couldn’t find any chert in the area! I had a lot of bad luck on this past trip.
OMG! There is an intersection at 801 where it is all over the ground! Most are quarter size, but some are half golfball size! I have some in my car that my girls picked up while we were having lunch one day... they found so much I had to tell them leave some for others. 801 and 519 intersection, both sides of the road.
Cain tuckee64 I’ll have to get back there next road trip.
Just look it up on googlemaps and pin it, easy to find. :)
Loving this great vlog
ItsJustMikee thanks! Trying to put more together.
Love the video! Keep up the awesome work!!
Words with Winos Travel Vlog thanks! This place was intense. Didn’t get to hike too much though due to the heat.
Very cool 👍 There has been points found far out west made from the rhyolite from there. Were you able to take any home to knap?
Riverbendlongbows Outdoors there was some in the river near where I was camping, about 20 miles away that I was allowed and able to gather, stuff that wasn’t worked by ancient people, just cobble
Vision Quest Outdoors awesome. Hope you do video with some maybe. I need to get back into napping points. Our flint here though is horrible
Riverbendlongbows Outdoors where are you located?
Vision Quest Outdoors Iowa. It's mostly conglomerate flint and some rose quartz if you're lucky
Riverbendlongbows Outdoors I’m going to make another video on knapping some of the rhyolite. It’s super tough stuff. Really hard to make the flakes run. I’m impressed with how the ancient people there made fairly large spear points out of this stuff
neat park, plan to go there shortly
I went camping as a child to Morrow mnt. We called the rocks writing rocks,and would use them to write on the rd. There were big blocks of quartz in the woods,and we broke them up into crystals.We always had fun there.
I think that was the Laural trail beside the museum.Did you see the deer heads that died w their antlers locked?
Did not see the deers!
@@Flintknappingadventures They must've taken them out.They were in the museum for many years
And I don't mean stealing any , did you buy any?
Kind of strange isn't it, some folk take their shoes off to protect modern shag carpets, and yet every step along that pathway we could potentially crush history with each step... history is literally all around us, and even beneath our feet. COOL!
Cain tuckee64 right in our own backyards in our gardens even.
Pinche Pendejo do you know what type of arrowhead? I am curious
I went to Morris Mountain years ago when I first came to live in North Carolina, having no idea what the significance of the place was. I remember that myself, and my oldest son had a light saber battle up at the top of the mountain, where all of the rhyolite blacks were located. Once I realized the significance of what I was looking at, it blew me away. I know how to work Flynt and other stone types. I picked up some of the flakes up there and they actually looked like they were almost ready to use as tools right away with a little bit of pressure flaking on some of the edges. This would have taken a very long time and a lot of people repeatedly using the site. I would say that people have been going to that site for over 10,000 years regardless of what any government official or academic archaeologist says. I know that a lot of different groups including the various archaic groups, and the Catawba and the PeeDee people used that site. How do I know this? Because there is Morrow Mountain rhyolite present at archaeological sites along the Catawba river in South Carolina. I personally found a core, a couple of flakes, and a projectile point preform with a fluted, flake removal. That particular point most likely would’ve been used for an Atlatl. I guarantee it’s going to be at least 2000 years old. Yes, you’re right. There is a lot more to be learned. Anyone who says otherwise is eitherc a fool, or they are in total denial. I’m in the middle of cataloging finds at a site on private land in South Carolina right now. There is possibly evidence of occupation in several different time periods. There are artifacts and marker trees and butt looks like some alteration of the landscape which may have been terraforming, so I’m guessing that there may have been a Mississippian influence. archaeologist, so what the hell do I know.!?
Thank you for such a thoughtful and interesting comment.
Anything with a fluted channel flake has a damn good chance of being at least 9,000 years old!
@@Flintknappingadventures you are most welcome. At the location where I have been doing the research and the work, there are a number of very unique artifacts at the place where I am still doing work. It is a unique site like no other. There are artifacts from several different cultures and several different time periods. So far I have evidence from the early archaic, middle archaic, late, archaic, early woodland, late woodland, and Mississippian, and the post contacts. Down into the 1700s and 1800s, which is artifacts made of metal and earthenware, and a couple of small fragments of porcelain. The pottery that has been found is from the early and middle woodland, as well as Mississippian stamped pottery. I have found projectile points, and quite a few other small and large tools. Some of the larger tools could be very old. Unfortunately, the local archaeologist is over his head and has already shown his true colors. He cannot be trusted any longer. The land is privately owned, and the owner is not interested and probably doesn’t want the information getting out into the public. Too bad for them. As soon as I finish my research, it will be reported to all the relevant parties. I’ve already notified tribal leader ship of the nearby indigenous group.
good video jay its a shame you cant take at least one souvenir price of rock to work into an ornamental piece I have a spear which looks good on the Wall.
Eire Wanderer before anything else I am a historian and archaeologist at heart.
Eire Wanderer the same stone can be found miles down river, if you follow the flint vein you can take from places that were not touched by ancient humans
I have interest in archaeological stuff but I don't think I could get a college degree to be able to dig in places and believe me Ireland has a lot to offer when it comes to archaeology.
I think God created everything only about6000 years ago...sorry evolution people, and textbook writers...and what nots and whose nots...lol..love the video. Thank you for sharing. I've never been to that place and I live up here. State parks are awesome! Preservation patrol has proven pretty positive protecting particular places. And I must say you're correct in the snake danger, but I must add that of the coyote.
Not chert
It’s rhyolite