by Allison Jarrell | Nov 1, 2023 | Counties, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns
How to plan the winter rock hunting trip of your dreams in Northern Michigan. Plus, why winter rockhounding is so rewarding. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital issue library. Want...
by Lynda Twardowski Wheatley | Jan 27, 2023 | Counties, Live Here, Outdoors, People, Towns
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 recycled precious metals and her daily rock hunting and beach treasure finds. This article...
by Allison Jarrell | Jul 14, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
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 to rock hunt and Michigan rock laws you’ll want to know before heading out. This...
by Kandace Chapple | Jun 13, 2022 | Counties, Evergreen, Features, Live Here, Outdoors, People, Towns, Vacation
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, head into the dark of night to find these elusive rocks this summer in Northern Michigan....
by Lissa Edwards | Jun 7, 2022 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
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 on Earth. This article was first featured in the 2022 MyNorth Vacation Guide. Download the...
by Kim Schneider | Jul 8, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns
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,...
by Lissa Edwards | May 12, 2021 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
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...
by Emily Tyra | Oct 1, 2019 | Counties, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns
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,...
by Carly Simpson | Jul 30, 2019 | Counties, Evergreen, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
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...
