Michigan 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.

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

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

Find unique collectibles along the lakeshore while rock and fossil hunting in Southwest Michigan! Rockhounding here is sure to reap plenty treasure.

See why Condé Nast Traveler called Pictured Rocks the most beautiful place in Michigan — from mineral stains that look like painted brushstrokes to waterfalls plunging off cliffs into turquoise-blue water. 🌅👀

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

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

A small pocket of beaches in SW Michigan reveals these rare Septarian stones. The only other place in the world they can be found, curiously, is in India. Springtime is the best season to find them along the creeks and shores off Lake Michigan. By summer the winds have buried many of them underneath the sand! Find out more about Septarian or where I find them at Pier Cove

Unlock the secrets of crystal identification in Michigan. Learn about their unique structures and how to spot them in nature. Aragonite photo provided by Exotic Crystals

Discover the thrill of Michigan rock hounding and learn where to find Petoskey stones, agates, Yooperlites, and more along the Great Lakes shore...