by Allison Acosta | Aug 14, 2024 | Counties, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
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 easternmost Whitefish Point. But in the charming town of Grand Marais, you won’t just find these...
by Rachel Souillere | Dec 28, 2023 | Live Here, Outdoors, Vacation
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 article from the team at MyNorth Media and Traverse Northern Michigan. Want to read...
by Allison Acosta | Nov 1, 2023 | Counties, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns
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 story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want Traverse delivered to your door...
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 Acosta | 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 featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips,...
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...
