Northern Michigan Rock Hunting Articles

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Northern Michigan Rock Hunting, The Best On Earth

Petoskey Stone Tips, Facts & Gifts from a Local Expert

Find a Beach!

Founder of Michigan Rockhounds Offers Inside Tips

Go Rock Hunting with Kids

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Leland Blue, a Way of Life

Frankfort Green, Leland Blue's Beautiful Cousin

8 Favorite Instagram Photos From September Up North

So long, summer! Here are 8 of our favorite photos shared with us on Instagram this past month in Northern Michigan. Want to be featured? Tag us or...

Photos of the Month: 8 Stunning Summer Scenes

Tropical blue hues. Coral sunrises. Sailboats on Grand Traverse Bay. These 8 Instagram photos capture the essence of summer in Northern Michigan....

Photos of the Month: Sailing, Sunflowers & Sunsets

From gorgeous fields of gold to spectacular sunsets, these 8 Instagram photos remind us to soak up every moment of summer in Northern Michigan. Want...

Escape to a Deserted Island: Solo Backpacking on Grand Island

A rustic getaway on Grand Island offered the perfect mix of security and solitude on my first solo backpacking trip. This article first appeared in...

10 Instagram Photos That Feel Like Summer Up North

These 10 photos shared with us over the past month give us that sweet summer feeling! Want to be featured? Tag us on Instagram or use the hashtag...

8 Ways to Enjoy Benzie–Manistee Region Beaches & Coastline

The Benzie, Manistee and Ludington region is overflowing with enough sand and water to fit everyone’s beach-day dreams. Read on to find where to...

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