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But in the charming town of Grand Marais, ... It’s a good day when you’re road-tripping to the U.P. just to go rock hunting. Even when that trip falls during a 45-degree cold snap in June.
Did you know that a local in Michigan discovered a new type of rock - and that it glows under UV light? Welcome to the world ...
Popular Michigan agate hunting locations include Whitefish Point, Grand Marais Beach, and Agate Beach. Known for their integrated colors and patterns, collectors are often amazed at agates that ...
Hunting grounds: Comb any pebbly beach on the south and west shores of Lake Superior, but the beaches near Grand Marais are famed for their agates. What to look for: A pitted or peeled texture. A ...
Most people do their rock hunting during the day, but you can't find "Yooperlites" until the sun goes down.Yooperlites are rocks that fluoresce in the dark under ultraviolet light. They became ...
While Grand Marais is a year-round destination, these colder months are certainly its more off-season time. ... If you’re into rock hunting, particularly of the agate variety, ...
This edition, Olivia interviews Rob Abram who has cultivated, mastered and shares his hobby of hunting and tumbling some of Northern Michigan's most famous rocks.