Michigan stones and rocks

Fancy finding some stones, fossils, quartz, and more? Explore Lower Michigan's rock-hunting best rock hunting beaches (these spots rock - literally).

Green Stones - Upper Peninsula, MI - Near old Copper Mines - Collecting of the "greenstones" from the beaches of Isle Royale has been prohibited since 2000. The best localities now are the waste rock piles which dot the Keweenaw Peninsula in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Michigan Puddingstones are awesome and make a good northern Michigan safari...and sometimes they contain gems. Here's where to find these rocks...

Lake Michigan beaches are the nation’s longest freshwater coast with sand dunes and rocky cliffs. Here are eight rocks common to find on Michigan's beaches.

Mystery solved! Through the power of the internet, we've found an expert that was able to identify a Michigan woman's once in a lifetime find on the shores of Lake Huron.

Why? Here's what you need (and want) to know.

Yooperlite Rocks - Glow in the Dark Rocks in Michigan Your Yooperlite Guide! These glow in the dark stones can be found along Lake Superior's shoreline. What are Yooperlites? See where to find Yooperlight stones (interactive map), tools you need to find them, best time of year and valuable tips. . #yooperlites #yooperlite #yooperliterocks #yooperlights #michigan #michiganrockhunting

All of these Great Lakes rocks and fossils are full of history and beauty can all be found on our regional coastline! From patiently searching for a Lake

See how many of these rocks and fossils you've spotted on the shore.

Discover the legend behind wishing stones, smooth stones with an unbroken line of quartz, chalcedony, or calcite running around the entire exterior of the stone. Learn how they form, where to find them, and the different variations of the legend behind them in this fascinating article. Whether you believe in the superstition or not, wishing stones are a unique and interesting find for any rockhound.