Discover the thrill of Michigan rock hounding and learn where to find Petoskey stones, agates, Yooperlites, and more along the Great Lakes shore...
Fascinating facts and photos featuring the most common beach stones found along Lake Michigan shorelines, as well as several unusual kinds; includes various types of basalt, septarian, limestone, granite, gabbro, diorite, gneiss, schist, sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, geodes, chalcedony and agate.
Keep your eyes peeled for this distinctive Michigan fossil on your next trip to the beach.
Fascinating facts and photos featuring the most common beach stones found along Lake Michigan shorelines, as well as several unusual kinds; includes various types of basalt, septarian, limestone, granite, gabbro, diorite, gneiss, schist, sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, geodes, chalcedony and agate.
A guide to identifying beach stones found along the shorelines of Lake Michigan, with photos and info about syenite, rhyolite, pumice, dolomite, quartz, wishing stones, Presque Island serpentinite, quartzite, diabase(dolerite), pegmatite, conglomerate, banded metamorphic rock and heart stones,.
A guide to identifying beach stones found along the shorelines of Lake Michigan, with photos and info about syenite, rhyolite, pumice, dolomite, quartz, wishing stones, Presque Island serpentinite, quartzite, diabase(dolerite), pegmatite, conglomerate, banded metamorphic rock and heart stones,.
A Petoskey stone is a rock that is composed of a fossilized coral, Hexagonaria percarinata. Benzie County Michigan
These 28 marvelous structures look like something out of a fairy tale.
If you like this post click on the buttons to share with your friends Alma is located in the center of the Lower Peninsula and standing in the heart of Alma is an old stone Richardsonian-design house. Built in 1888 by lumber baron and business man Ammi Wright, the house was advanced for its timeRead More...
A guide to identifying beach stones found along the shorelines of Lake Michigan, with photos and info about syenite, rhyolite, pumice, dolomite, quartz, wishing stones, Presque Island serpentinite, quartzite, diabase(dolerite), pegmatite, conglomerate, banded metamorphic rock and heart stones,.
Fascinating facts and photos featuring the most common beach stones found along Lake Michigan shorelines, as well as several unusual kinds; includes various types of basalt, septarian, limestone, granite, gabbro, diorite, gneiss, schist, sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, geodes, chalcedony and agate.
Rock hunting is a pastime enjoyed by many, and Benzie County is among the best places to find some of the region’s most sought-after stones.
Fascinating facts and photos featuring the most common beach stones found along Lake Michigan shorelines, as well as several unusual kinds; includes various types of basalt, septarian, limestone, granite, gabbro, diorite, gneiss, schist, sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, geodes, chalcedony and agate.
A guide to identifying beach stones found along the shorelines of Lake Michigan, with photos and info about syenite, rhyolite, pumice, dolomite, quartz, wishing stones, Presque Island serpentinite, quartzite, diabase(dolerite), pegmatite, conglomerate, banded metamorphic rock and heart stones,.
Fascinating facts and photos featuring the most common beach stones found along Lake Michigan shorelines, as well as several unusual kinds; includes various types of basalt, septarian, limestone, granite, gabbro, diorite, gneiss, schist, sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, geodes, chalcedony and agate.
Lake Michigan’s vast historic past left industrial "railroad" marbles that we still find along its shores.
If you like this post click on the buttons to share with your friends This old building that looks like a stone motel was the old Echo Valley Resort. It overlooks Johannesburg Lake and is now part of the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve. I am not sure when it closed, but it must haveRead More...
Michigan is home to the most varieties of stones in the entire world.
Petoskey, MI – info, tips, and photos to inspire wanderlust
Discover everything you need to know about Yooperlites, the Michigan gem that glows! Learn where to find them, how to identify them, and how to care for them.
Stone Type: Marble It’s five o’clock somewhere; stir up a little magic and serve your drinks on stylish stone coasters. Your design, monogram, or text will look stunning against the stone backdrop of your choice. Tip: Custom coasters makes great housewarming & hostess gifts! Dimensions: 4" x 4" Choose from marble, sandstone, travertine, and limestone Sold as individual coasters Finished with cork backing for scratch-free tables Designs printed in full color with fade-resistant ink Designer Tip: To ensure the highest quality print, please note that this product’s customizable design area measures 4" x 4". For best results please add 1/10" bleed.
What’s better than looking for Petoskey Stones on the beach? These all new stickers encompass the pure Michigan vibe. These are weatherproof stickers with a matte finish. They measure in at 3” x 4”. Quick and free shipping!
Dicover the best places for hunting Lake Superior agates and other treasures along Upper Michigan;'s rocky shorelines.
Discover everything you need to know about Yooperlites, the Michigan gem that glows! Learn where to find them, how to identify them, and how to care for them.
Discover the top 15 Michigan rock hunting beaches, perfect for Michigan rockhounds collecting Petoskeys, Agates, Yooperlite and more...
A guide to hunting for Petoskey Stones in Michigan: what to look for and where to find them. You'll also find information on Charlevoix Stones, another elusive and sought-after Michigan beach fossil
A guide to identifying beach stones found along the shorelines of Lake Michigan, with photos and info about syenite, rhyolite, pumice, dolomite, quartz, wishing stones, Presque Island serpentinite, quartzite, diabase(dolerite), pegmatite, conglomerate, banded metamorphic rock and heart stones,.
If you're traveling to northern Michigan then finding yourself some Petoskey stones is an activity not to miss. Here's how to find these special rocks.
Learn how to identify Petoskey stones, rare fossils only found in Northern Michigan along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Petoskey Stone from Michigan, handcrafted into a lower Michigan shaped cabochon with a sterling silver, Celtic knot bail. Pendant measures approximately 1.1" x 1.4". Bail has an inside diameter of 0.15".
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.
If you're traveling to northern Michigan then finding yourself some Petoskey stones is an activity not to miss. Here's how to find these special rocks.
Pretty stone collection. You can see several Petoskey stones. Others found around Lake Superior.
The shores of Michigan's lakes are loaded with some of the most beautiful rocks and beach pebbles you'll ever see! The variety of colours, shapes, sizes, textures and patterns is amazing. From granite in a whole rainbow of colours, to quartz, kona dolomite, and intricate fossils, (like our beloved petoskey stone) the diversity is truly inspiring. As a rock-lover, I spend many days at the beach, combing the shores for beautiful stones. I wash and sort them, and then use them to create maps, pictures, jewelry and mementos, which honor our wonderful lakes and our land's natural resources and history. Each map I make is created individually with whatever stones I have on hand from my most recent beach trips. I find and collect all of my stones myself. (I never buy any of them from other collectors or third party sellers!) Each map is different, because no two stones are the same, and each year brings varying amounts of different types of stones to the shore, so each one is assembled based on what I have in my collection at the time. However, I always put my maps together with an eye for as much variety as possible, working to ensure that each map contains a Lake Superior agate, quartz, granite, limestone, fossils (honeycomb, chain, colonized), sandstone, septarian nodules (lightening stones), leeland blue, unakite, and whatever other beautiful stones wash up on the beach. And I ALWAYS put a petoskey stone in every one of my Michigan maps. Also, if you would like, I can include driftwood, beach glass, and even native vein copper. (If you want your map to contain specific things, please message me at check out so I can include the specific stones, glass, driftwood or other items you'd like when I put your map together) This Michigan map was made using beach pebbles I collected from Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Superior. The map is made using industrial-strength adhesive, so that the rocks are securely attached to the baseboard. They're also sealed with a high-gloss sealant to protect them and bring out their natural colours and patterns. This map is 11" x 14", with a white mat and base, and a wooden frame in a beautiful shade of aged grey, like driftwood, which offsets the gorgeous tones of the rocks. (If you would like a different frame, like a distressed white painted wood, or a simple black frame, please message me at check out to let me know.) Please know that if you want your map in a specific frame that I do not have on hand, I am happy to purchase it for you, but it may affect the final price. The shipping for this item is free within the continental US. If you are interested in purchasing this piece, but do not live in the continental Unites States, please contact me first so that we can work out a shipping cost that works for both of us. CUSTOM STONE MAPS: I am happy to take orders for custom stone maps, whether it's a Michigan map with an emphasis on a particular place, a map made using stone YOU'VE collected and want included, or a map of another state that you love, I am happy to create one for you. If there are specific stones that you want in your Michigan map, please contact me before you order, so that I can look through my collection and make sure that I have what you want. Also, please contact me beforehand if you want a specific stone placed to mark a particular location (for example....the city where you live, or the town you grew up in.) I can also include heart shaped stones in your map to mark specific places if you want.
State of Michigan wall art adorned with the state stone of Michigan, the Petoskey stone, and other fossils and stones found in Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Superior. The stones on the left of the lower peninsula were all found in Lake Michigan. The stones on the lower right of the lower peninsula were all found in Lake Erie. The stones on the upper right of the lower peninsula were all found in Lake Huron. The stones in the upper peninsula were all found in Lake Superior. The state of Michigan is handpainted in white acrylic on a 10x10in piece of brown pallet board. Petoskey stones and other raw fossils and stones are coated in Krylon UV resistant clear acrylic, ensuring a quality look for years to come. If you have an idea for something similar, but custom, send me a message. Hopefully we can create something awesome together! © evol STUDIOS
A guide to identifying beach stones found along the shorelines of Lake Michigan, with photos and info about syenite, rhyolite, pumice, dolomite, quartz, wishing stones, Presque Island serpentinite, quartzite, diabase(dolerite), pegmatite, conglomerate, banded metamorphic rock and heart stones,.
