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 after rock hunting. Dive in to start finding Leland’s blue stones, Yooperlites,...
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 State Park, one of Northern Michigan’s hidden gems. This article was featured in...
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 summer project. Bruce and Shirley Mueller sold rocks they dug up or found themselves,...
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 where to look to what to look for. Grab a bucket, the sunblock and keep your eyes on the...
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! Please Note: According to State Land Rules by the Michigan Department of Natural...
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 stone has caught your eye in shades of green. Frankfort Green, it’s dubbed, and like...
These chunks of fossilized coral keep us enchanted—and endlessly searching. If you’re from Michigan, you understand the lure of the Petoskey stone.This article is featured in the August 2017 issue of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine. Get your...
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 advice with us and fellow Petoskey stone hunters. (Even experienced rock rounds may not...
