Photos of the Month: 8 Captivating Winter Moments You Can’t Miss
Frozen vistas, tranquil shores, and everything in between—these photos shared with us on Instagram showcase Northern Michigan winter at its finest. Want to be featured? Tag us or …
Frozen Fun: Ice Festivals, Valentine’s Day & More February Events
Snow, ice and all things cozy—February in Northern Michigan offers 25 local events that will fill your days with winter magic. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our …
Rock Hunt for Elusive Lake Superior Agates in Grand Marais
The elusive Lake Superior agate. Rockhounds scour Lake Superior’s shoreline for these rare banded beauties—from the western reaches of the Keweenaw Peninsula to the U.P.’s …
MyNorth’s Top 10 Instagram Posts of 2023
From gorgeous Northern Michigan homes to rock hunting, national media mentions and northern lights, here are MyNorth’s top 10 Instagram posts of 2023. This is a web original …
Psst! Winter Rock Hunting in Northern Michigan is Incredible
The spoils of winter rockhounding are many. Here’s how to plan the rock hunting trip of your dreams. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this …
Rock Hunting Finds Turned Heirloom Jewelry by Charlevoix Metalsmith
Struggling to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your partner? You’re in luck! Meet Christine Leader, a Charlevoix metalsmith making heirloom jewelry out of …
Where to Find Leland Blues & Local Rock Hunting Laws to Know
Comb Leland’s beaches for pieces of colorful lake-tumbled slag, locally and affectionately known as Leland Blue stones. Dive in to learn how they were created, the best times …
Go Yooperlite Hunting in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
How one rock hunter found The Golden Egg and made his dreams come true. Head to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to find Yooperlites! From hunting tips to paranormal sightings, …
5 Best Places to Watch the Sunset on Leelanau Peninsula
When a peninsula faces due west, you have to know the sunsets are epic. Here are five of our favorite Leelanau places, from Northport to Empire, to take in the greatest show …
4 Northern Michigan Rock Hunting Spots (With Food After!)
Rock hunting in Northern Michigan is some of the best in the world. Learn the top spots to find four incredible stones along with some tips on how to spend your time before or …
Our Guide to Petoskey State Park: Beach, Trails & Campgrounds
This 303-acre park on Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay is just minutes from downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Dive in to discover trails, campsites and beaches at Petoskey …
C&M Rock Shop Shares Tips for Rock Hunting with Kids (and Grandkids!) in Northern Michigan
C&M Rock Shop, a mom-and-pop shop in Honor, stokes a passion for one of Michigan’s finest multi-generational family experiences, rock hunting. C&M Rock Shop started as a …
Michigan Rock Hunting is the Best on Earth
Michigan rock hunting is a passion unlike anywhere on Earth, because we have the best darn beaches anywhere on Earth. Here is just about everything you need to get started, from …
MyNorth Rocks! Ultimate Northern Michigan Rock Hunting Guide
Petoskeys, blues, puddings, OH MY! Ready to start collecting Michigan’s most famous stones? Download the guide below and we’ll see you on the beach. Bad Karma Beware! …
Frankfort Green, Leland Blue’s Beautiful Cousin
You may have seen the glassy blue stone worked into earrings or a pendant in a local store. Leland Blue, as it’s known, is popular throughout the region. Or maybe a similar …
The Lure of Michigan’s Petoskey Stone
These chunks of fossilized coral keep us enchanted—and endlessly searching. If you’re from Michigan, you understand the lure of the Petoskey stone. When rock hunting along …
10 Tips to Find More Petoskey Stones
Kevin Gauthier, the owner of gem and jewelry store Korner Gem in Traverse City, is a seasoned rock hunter and a pro at finding Petoskey stones. He was kind enough to share his best …
Top 10 Best Petoskey Stone Souvenir Shops
More than 10,000 voters from across the state weighed in on 101 things they love about Northern Michigan. Their votes determined over 300 Red Hot Best winners and 700 …
How to Polish Petoskey Stones
A Northern Michigan favorite, Petoskey stones can be found in virtually every souvenir shop this side of the Toledo Strip. It’s really nothing to buy a couple of polished stones …
Tips For Rock Hunting In Northern Michigan
The Great Lakes shoreline is decorated with vibrant stones in every shade. In particular, Northern Michigan’s beaches are a known paradise for rock hunters. We talked with …
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