Northern Michigan’s most iconic rocks are Petoskey stones and Leland Blue, and a couple is pretty good at finding them. Scott and Jennifer Wack’s love for rocks started decades ago. “My grandfather ...

With a few weeks left until fall weather makes beachcombing uncomfortable, many are out along northern Michigan beaches looking for Petoskey stones. But people often find Charlevoix stones, which look ...

From the Leland Blue, a stone-like slag leftover from the iron ore and mining industry, to the glowing Yooperlite and Lake Superior agates found in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan is home to plenty of ...

Five tips for finding and polishing Petoskey stones, fossilized ancient coral found on the beaches in the shallows of Lake Michigan along the Northern Michigan coast. These cool looking Petoskey ...

Spring beachwalking may not have the same obvious appeal as a sandy, sunset shoreline walk in summertime, but it does have one special, little-known advantage: It’s prime time to find Petoskey stones.

DETROIT (AP) - A 93-pound (42-kilogram) Petoskey rock illegally removed from Lake Michigan will be permanently displayed in Detroit. State parks chief Ron Olson tells The Associated Press that the big ...

Anybody who likes to collect rocks knows how neat Petoskey stones are, and understand why they are sold at stores throughout Michigan — and even in some other spots of the United States. But what ...

Michigan’s ancient coral reefs are home to one of nature’s most unique treasures: Petoskey stones. This adventure turned into my best hunt ever, with incredible finds along the shoreline. How a DNA ...

More than 10,000 voters from across the state weighed in on 101 things they love about Northern Michigan. Their votes determined over 300 Red Hot Best winners and 700 honorable mentions. Here, you’ll ...

Michigan was a much different place back before the dinosaurs. You may have found evidence of the state’s ancient past without even knowing it. When walking on the beach in Michigan, it’s not uncommon ...

The Petoskey Stone Polishing Class will provide the opportunity to learn how to polish Petoskey stones and find their unique patterns and colors. The class, offered by the Chippewa River District ...