A Lake Huron Rock Hunt

[@aurorasalinas1215]

I wish I was walking behind you. I would be picking up everything you throw away. Love it

[@MichiganRocks]

Bring a big bucket!

[@marys8161]

me too! I will bring a big barrel :)

[@karapoole4070]

@@MichiganRocks I'll let you know if I make it your way!

[@SandraKaye56]

Lol...I was thinking the same thing! Every time he drops one, I think....hold on now, I'll take it.

[@tinkerbellblue5142]

This gent has been my lifeline through this pandemic, we are still on lockdown here in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, so many thanks 😊

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. I'll keep making more!

[@amicrawford8297]

He has given me so much peace watching him and listening to the water. Your message is so kind. My grandfather, and all those before him were born in Wales. Worked in a tin mill. 😊

[@IamBlueCat666]

I know how you feel but my lifeline is from KZbin Let’s go with the Johnsons from Wales🥰 from here in Michigan

[@Arcticnick]

I am delighted to have discovered you all here. What a great show! I can’t wait to get stuck in myself,

[@Arcticnick]

I am reinspired again after almost 50 years.

[@malinda8668]

I never get tired of you finding Petosky stones. Please keep showing them when you find them because they are interesting.

[@MichiganRocks]

That's good to know. I never get tired of them either. I found way more extra nice ones than usual that day.

[@leighannebailey1966]

I agree with her. Never tiring.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

Yep, keep ‘em coming!

[@northernrocks543]

I agree to i love Petosky stones.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@northernrocks543 That seems to be the consensus among commenters.

[@Laylastorm1]

I’m an avid rock hunter/collector and after watching this video(first time watcher) I’m planning my next vacation to Lake Huron. Not only are the stones absolutely fabulous but that water is so clean.

[@MichiganRocks]

Lake Superior is even better. I think you'd like either. They're both GREAT.

[@Laylastorm1]

Michigan Rocks I’m reading about them now. Now I know why you use the scoop. Icy cold water yikes. As I was watching the video and seen so many pretty colors I was yelling at my tv for you to “pick that one up, I wanna see it” lol. BTW I live in TN and we have lots of fossils and giant geodes.

[@Laylastorm1]

Michigan Rocks when would be the best time to visit?

[@MichiganRocks]

@@Laylastorm1 For rocks, the best time is probably early spring, or late fall when there are big storms. After any storm is good though, because the rocks get all rearranged so there's a fresh layer to look through. Obviously, summer is nice because the weather is warmer. There is a possibility of running into stable flies in the summer though. I have been on beaches that were almost impossible to stay at because of them. If you're not familiar with stable flies, they look like a housefly, but they bite as soon as they land on you. There can be hundreds on you at one time. I've only run into them here once, but on Lake Superior several times. I have a full body mesh suit that I carry with me. I have used it twice. It helps, but not completely.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@Laylastorm1 My sister lives in Tennessee. I'll have to do some rock hunting when I visit.

[@plantplanetearth509]

Absolutely beautiful. You can talk about whatever you want. I love hearing about all the different rocks, stones, glass and birds. That blue chert and blue glass was gorgeous.

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't think the color goes all the way through the chert. I'm pretty sure it's just on the outside. I should have grabbed that one to make sure.

[@susanpaulson7445]

The chert was one I would have taken. Beautiful contrast to the other colors

[@debiyounce3210]

@@MichiganRocks yes you should have

[@katiewood6036]

We appreciate you taking us along. Lots of beautiful stripes and the sounds are so calming. We all have our favorites and the petoski stones are all different so keep showing them.

[@MichiganRocks]

I won't ever stop showing the Petoskeys, but I'm trying to show a larger variety.

[@japhyryder66]

Was I the only one who shouted “No!” when that beautiful blue chert got left behind? 😁

[@MichiganRocks]

Yeah, I probably should have grabbed that one. I don't really think the blue goes all the way through. Since I'm not sure, I should have grabbed that and tumbled it.

[@japhyryder66]

Michigan Rocks they’ll be others. I love being able to watch your videos!

[@anns1921]

I was shouting "No!" for quite a few of them. lol

[@wackyrice1]

No, you were not. . . I almost SPIT when he tossed that.

[@jasonsanders8797]

NO!

[@rebeccaday7076]

Wow that last stone was really awsome. I would have packed it in the boat. Hehe. I was able to go rocking for 3 days this week on Superior. By watching you I feel like I'm still there. Thank you and enjoy God's glory.

[@MichiganRocks]

Lake Superior is fun, isn't it? I love it up there.

[@kims4529]

Thanks so much for a beautiful and peaceful 20 minutes. I love to hear the water lapping at the shoreline. Your videos are the next best thing to rock hunting lakeside. I'm grateful to you for sharing!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm having a lot of fun doing it. I have fun on the beach and then fun again talking to everyone here.

[@hatsnapper1]

Hi, I never get tired of Petoskey stones, they are wonderful and your comments help us tell good ones from not so good (what to keep). I love love the sound of the water when you are wading or canoeing through the water. SO RELAXING. I loved the Blue Chert stone you found. Keep the videos coming. I comb the beaches in Santa Barbara CA, not nothing compares to the beauty of Lake Huron to me. Carol

[@hatsnapper1]

PS: love the Sandhill Crane backup music!!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you're enjoying what I'm doing. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to make such a nice comment. Thanks!

[@MichiganRocks]

I love hearing the cranes too.

[@magickaldust1213]

Always makes me wanna go rock hunting

[@MichiganRocks]

I always want to go rock hunting, I don't need anything to motivate me.

[@irenemasako6718]

Where the place? I want to go rock hunting ...ha...ha...

[@MichiganRocks]

@@irenemasako6718 This spot I surrounded by private property, so I don't give out the location. I don't want to encourage trespassing by telling the world where this is. Most of my videos have the location right in the title.

[@bbarror]

@@MichiganRocks I always appreciate it. TY

[@lyndas2767]

I recently found a Petoskey stone at Grand Bend Ontario! I didn't think I would find one that far south. Made my day!

[@MichiganRocks]

I have found them in southern Michigan and I have heard of them being found in Ohio, so I'm not too surprised. Congratulations!

[@susanjohnson5518]

Keep finding all those great “Michigan Rocks”!! I would keep them all if It was me!

[@MichiganRocks]

Yep, lots of people would keep them all. I used to be one of those people, but then I realized that I ended up with too many rocks just setting around my basement.

[@chuckles7524]

Me too.

[@donnachasny8318]

I couldn't carry that many!

[@darladowhaniuk1969]

❤❤❤❤❤***LOL***JUST CUTE WHEN YOU SAID I COULDNT CARRY THAT MANY*** IM A ROCK HOUND AND KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN ! ! ! * RIGHT ON *LOL*

[@yoopermann7942]

@@MichiganRocks thats why i,m moving , i,m too much of a collector

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

That hunk of gneiss would have made a heck of a doorstop. That chain coral is stunning. You should tumble the green glass to ‘finish’ it. You were certainly finding some neat striped stones on this trip. Personally I don’t mind you pointing out the petoskey or pudding stones. You find what you find. I love seeing all of the variety you happen to find on any given expedition. The charlevoix Stone was cool.

[@MichiganRocks]

I think the attraction of the glass is that it has a frosted finish from the beach. I know some people will break up a bottle and tumble it in just coarse grit to make fake beach glass, but I believe that's frowned upon by people who appreciate real beach glass. I could tumble it and get it to shine, but that's not what "finished" beach glass is. Do you think that was a Charlevoix stone? The cells were so small. I think it might have been something else, but I don't know what.

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

Michigan Rocks if that was a Charlevoix Stone, then it was unusually small called. But I honestly did not know how else to refer to it. As for the beach glad, I used to collect it along the shore of the Atlantic when I lived by it. I agree that tumbling is in sand is cheating a tad. That piece was so close to being worn to the right state. I guess I just miss walking the seashore and finding it.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

My grandmother used to love looking for rocks! I think I got my love of it from her. She loved to find pudding stones! How I wish she would have lived until this time, and continued to ‘pick’ along with you and other KZbinrs as she got older and less mobile! She would have enjoyed it immensely. 🥰 Thank you for the ride and pick, MR!😀

[@MichiganRocks]

Where did she do her picking? Lake Huron? It sounds like you have some good memories of collecting rocks with her.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

Michigan Rocks she and my grandfather retired to the UP. I would go and stay with them in the summers, and we’d frequently go to L. Superior. They camped with a fifth-wheel, taking me along a lot of the time, and she’d always take home a rock from every place they stayed. GREAT memories!😊❤️

[@MichiganRocks]

@@littledabwilldoya9717 Those sound like some very nice summers.

[@prairiepatriot2162]

What a beautifully calm lake and just beautifully clear water. I'm jealous.

[@MichiganRocks]

I watch the weather forecast pretty closely and try not to miss days like this.

[@davidhile5363]

I’ve been sitting here for several hours sorting out my rock finds for the past month or so when your video came on. Hunting rocks never gets old. They said on the news the other day that Lake Michigan is about 34 inches above normal. I can remember about 30 years ago or so when they were having record low water levels and many people couldn’t even keep their boats at the docks. We are losing some of the beaches on the west coast of Michigan and they had to tear down some very expensive homes to keep them from falling into the lake because of the erosion. I always enjoy your rock hunting videos, thank you for sharing !!!

[@MichiganRocks]

We had the exact same low levels, now replaced by high water levels. I saw one house on my walk that had lost a concrete step going up to the door. It was just an older concrete block cottage, but that's still someone's lake cottage. Several houses have brought in big boulders in an attempt to make a sea wall, but the lake just sucks those in. There is a lot of power in those waves.

[@margiberg699]

I can remember as a young girl when Lake Michigan eroded much of the land around Benton Harbor/St Joe. The land between the Lake & the lakeside road was very similar to the lake homes that were lost to the lake this past year. Back then, the homes had about (I'm guessing) several hundred feet back from the road & had at least several hundred more feet between the house & the lake. I only know that it seemed like the blink of an eye & the houses were gone & there was probably less that 50 feet between the road & the edge of the lakefront. This past year has saddened me to see the loss of so many homes that were so loved by families for so many years & generations. The high waters have also eroded the lake shore on the Eastern side of Illinois, Wisconsin, & the Northern shoreline of Indiana too. Because of the high water & extremely high waves in our Great Lakes the landscape has been forever changed. I grew up coming to Southwestern Michigan as I had grandparents that had a summer home on a private lake 12 miles North of Paw Paw. I was lucky enough to spend part of my summers at the lake that my dad's family had spent time at while he too was growing up at. Then, for a number of years my sister's family also spent summers at the cottage that my uncle owned after his parents' had passed. My sister's oldest child married a guy whose father's family owned a summer home at the lake too. About 7 years ago they bought a home in the same private lake subdivision.

[@mknewlan67]

David Hile where is a decent place to look for rocks on west side? I just started the hobby, already getting itchy feet trying to find some.

[@davidhile5363]

mknewlan67 where are you located on the west side ?

[@mknewlan67]

David Hile Grandville!

[@ЛюдмилаБучельникова-к1п]

Здравствуйте. Самые лучшие видео у вас. Не нужно торопиться и спешить ,прогулка на каноэ поиск и удовольствие и радость которую вы испытываете вы передаёте вашим подписчикам. Так много удовольствия я ещё не испытывала при просмотре видео. Другие люди добывающие минералы не могут так радовать и так качественно снимать свои находки . Спасибо вам.

[@MichiganRocks]

Я считаю, что охота на скалы очень расслабляет. Даже если я не найду никаких камней, это все еще хороший день на пляже.

[@ГульсумУзянбаева-щ9ы]

@@MichiganRocks субтитры хоть давайте,непонятно.

[@rlskinner5261]

Reminds me of Mikhail Gorbachev's head....that's a priceless descriptor. Great rock hunt as usual, and keep on picking up to those stones!

[@MichiganRocks]

Sometimes I have a tendency to say what I'm thinking without much of a filter.

[@leighannebailey1966]

Yes! I laughed out loud! 😂😂

[@maryjaynemay4214]

Yes. Very relaxing sound of the waves. Pretty rock's too? AWESOMENESS! Great filming. I could put myself there. Thank you.

[@MichiganRocks]

I like to put myself in places like this often.

[@diannpowell1077]

I love the fact that you try to respond to your viewers. And I like that you try to inform us hat your finding! Don't worry about the mean ones,they don't count.

[@MichiganRocks]

I spend more and more time on comments. I’m not sure that I’ll be able to keep up forever.

[@missmaria165]

I love how you request that we keep the comments coming... well... my request is that you keep the videos coming! Love your videos so much. Love the water and sounds of the waves... the lessons about what rocks are what.... I know it must be a lot of work to even make one video.... but the rewards are so great. Thanks for all your travels and all you do. It's fun yelling at you thru my phone "not to throw such pretty rocks back"! Lol. I love them all! 😍

[@MichiganRocks]

They do take a lot of time and they're a lot of fun to make. It's always excited to release one and see what everyone has to say.

[@easterazali9237]

I had a wonderful time tagging along with you and looking at those beautiful rocks ! Thank you so much 🥰

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you had fun too. It's nice to be able to go out and have fun for so many people at once.

[@lynschultz513]

Many times we watch your videos of rock hounding on the Lakes before bedtime. It's so relaxing to see you show us all the different rocks there are on the beaches and to hear the waves lap onto the shoreline. Looking for beautiful rocks has to be one of the most fun things to do. Thanks for sharing!

[@MichiganRocks]

I get a lot of comments from people saying my videos put them to sleep. I think most mean it as a compliment. Sweet dreams.

[@lucyssilverlining5396]

I'm thinking about starting rock tumbling. You are an inspiration. My favourite part is collecting the rocks from the beach

[@MichiganRocks]

Collecting will be even more fun when you imagine what they'll look like tumbled.

[@ThatCampingCouple]

I’m so ready to head to Michigan! Petosky stones are so cool!!! 😬

[@MichiganRocks]

They're fun to find and fun later to polish.

[@ThatCampingCouple]

Michigan Rocks hahah we full time travel so we don’t have a polisher but when we get enough stones I’ll have to invest in one! 👍

[@ednabart1199]

Thank you for letting me rock hunt vicariously through you, I watch with my mouth open.

[@MichiganRocks]

You might want to consider a bib.

[@glennaw1547]

The rocks are beautiful. I liked the striped ones also even if they are not what you collect, thanks for bringing them to our attention. What a nice day for you.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm ready for more warm weather kayaking. That was a very nice day.

[@silkeeberle8484]

The colors looked great! Thanks for the big rock comparison from 2016. I also like that you float over boulders.

[@MichiganRocks]

I love paddling over the big rocks. You're from Alpena, right? If you like big rocks, there are a lot of them in the water at Rockport. That's the best part about kayaking there. I remembered that big rock because it's one of those puddingstones with only white quartz and no red jasper in it. It still caught my attention, so I snapped a picture of it. It came in handy for this video.

[@annelandgraf1184]

We are headed to Lake Huron soon and will be walking the beach looking for rocks. Thanks for this video showing what is on offer! Love watching your vids, so relaxing and instructive.

[@MichiganRocks]

Good luck! I hope you find lots of good stuff.

[@Natashasuzanne1]

Petoskey stones are always great, but I especially love how you find beauty in all the different rocks.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm on the lookout for anything interesting. I love Petoskey stones, but it's really fun to find something unusual. My favorite find this spring was a really nice banded iron formation that I found on this beach. I have found those in the U.P., but I never expected to find one here.

[@lisawells1064]

It's really nice to watch your videos. I lived in Michigan for 5 years and now my youngest son lives there with his fiance. His dad is there as well. I miss it. The water is so calming, kind of lulls me into a peaceful state and ALL THOSE COOL ROCKS CALL OUT MY NAME!!! There are so many different types and colors and I really love how beautiful they are. I understand your love of them...and the thrill of the hunt. Thank you again for taking us along!

[@MichiganRocks]

It wouldn’t be the same without everyone coming along. I really enjoy showing all of you what I’m finding.

[@pennyhoward3438]

Enjoyed the trip and all the beautiful rocks. I would have a hard time putting some of those rocks down.👍👍👍

[@MichiganRocks]

In the past, I brought home rocks that I never had time to do anything with. I go out often enough now that I can afford to be selective.

[@anns1921]

Me too! I wanted them all.

[@ronjclark7581]

THANKS FOR THE GREAT TRIP. VIEWING ALL THE ROCKS SO INTERESTING. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND HARD WORK..PUTTING THESE VIDS TOGETHER.

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome, Ron. It is a lot of work, but its work that I have enjoyed doing. It's nice to see so many people enjoying them.

[@cathyscott2636]

What a great video! The lake was so calm and peaceful! Keep those Petoskey stones coming. Love them. Great finds! Thank you😁

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks for coming along!

[@NurseMickiLea]

You keep looking for what you like! I enjoy watching no matter what you pick up. Those that want you to change should keep their opinions to themselves! Let everyone have their hobbies and enjoy watching them, if not just don’t watch instead of being bossy. I like these videos just fine♥️♥️

[@MichiganRocks]

You always seem to be happy with whatever I post. I like that! I think it's good to get some feedback and keep trying to improve. I'm working on showing more variety.

[@NurseMickiLea]

Michigan Rocks I just love water✅ beaches✅ rocks✅ and overall the treasure hunt that is rockhounding or beach combing✅ So you go me covered. Thanks for the awesome videos of the northern lakes gives me something to plan for when my arm heals up.♥️♥️

[@MichiganRocks]

@@NurseMickiLea I hope it heals quickly.

[@sandracarey5709]

This is the first time I’ve watched you. I really love ❤️ watching and learning from you.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have a bunch of other videos like this if you liked this one and there will be more to come. In fact, a new beach video will be out this Friday.

[@lynneperg6853]

Love rock hunting on the waters edge. The sounds and sights are very soothing. Thanks for a lovely video.

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome. It's a relaxing place to be.

[@B.Mega.D]

I luv the way you do this, your camera angle and tools make me feel as if i was there in person. I love rocks/stones too. Thanks for this.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks for coming along. This wouldn't be as much fun if no one watched.

[@KristyGerke]

I’ve grown up in Michigan and never knew you could find such gorgeous Petoskey stones on the Lake Huron side of the state!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Man so good heading out with you mate! It’s relaxing and man, I don’t know if I’ll ever get sick of seeing the petoskey and pudding out there, it’s something I just won’t ever see. I like seeing what you like to be honest. Just watched this by the fire pit. It’s how we do when it’s cold down under 😉

[@MichiganRocks]

I like the idea of you sitting by your fire pit watching my videos. I never really think about where people are when the watch.

[@christinerobinette7262]

I’m a rock hound from Michigan! A lot of my family were also rock collectors, my grandfather made jewelry, & I have a few of his stones. I’m now in Tennessee where there’s too much shale, sure miss rock hunting growing up on a lake near Gaylord. I used to walk along Lake Huron & lake Michigan searching! Have moved many rocks in my life to all the places I’ve lived! Sure miss my Michigan & watching you brings back many beautiful memories❤️

[@MichiganRocks]

@@christinerobinette7262 My sister lives in Tennessee. She has a lot of caves around where she lives, including a small, wet one on her property. I love caves. I haven't looked for rocks there, though, so I'll take your word for the lack of them. Being from Gaylord, you had about an equal ride to either lake, I guess. I'm in Alpena.

[@christinad2896]

We just found your channel this week (7/2020) and are so excited to watch your videos. My children are so excited every time you show the rock you found. Thank you!

[@MichiganRocks]

What took you so long? I'm glad you finally found me and are enjoying my rock hunts.

[@chuckles7524]

From the West...totally different rocks. Been a rock hound since I was 3. Thanks for sharing.

[@robingallion8564]

Love watching you find petosky stones . No two are ever alike. Interesting. I have always loved looking at rocks. I have a son who was interested in rocks when he was young, still is somewhat. I have purchased a few rocks that were tumbled just bc they were beautiful to me. Love feeling a tumbled rock.

[@robingallion8564]

I like pudding stone too.

[@MichiganRocks]

I got into rocks through my son who was really into them when he was about 12. He too grew out of it in a couple years although he still has a pretty good display of them in his college apartment. He also asks me to make him stone pendants.

[@AgateAngler]

Loved hearing those cranes. They sound like such dinosaurs. Awesome hunt as always!

[@MichiganRocks]

Yeah, they're fun to hear. There's no mistaking them for anything else.

[@debbielucas7792]

I never get tired of seeing you pick up petosky stones or pudding stones, my favorites.

[@MichiganRocks]

Good thing, because I pick up a lot of them.

[@lindakile1229]

Your channel just came up on my screen so watched.. . I love rock hunting! I've never been to Michigan so just wanted to bring a basket of those home. The lake is so beautiful and clear.. Here in Tennessee we have red mud and some sand on the shore not like that beautiful rocky shore.. I will keep watching for sure.

[@MichiganRocks]

My sister lives in Tennessee. When our kids were little, my sister insisted we go to a place called "Happy Hollow". It was some sort of homemade amusement park. There was a pond of muddy water there that you had to pay an extra dollar to swim in. I wouldn't have swam in that mud hole for a thousand bucks. I appreciate our clear water!

[@lindakile1229]

@@MichiganRocks I a what you mean.. I live in Chattanooga near Chickamauga Lake and whn it rains a lot it gets really muddy.. I don't swim in it any more. Enjoyed your lymricks.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@lindakile1229 I tried to find a website about Happy Hollow, but couldn't. We have fond memories of visiting there. I'm just glad I didn't have to swim.

[@bonnerdebbie]

I just found you and enjoyed the walk and glide over the water and rocks. Love the sounds and the beautiful rocks you pick up. Thank you

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks for coming along!

[@icatz]

Never get tired of seeing fossils. Thanks for taking us with you. 💖🦅🦅

[@MichiganRocks]

Don't worry, I'll keep showing them. I'm just working on showing more variety too.

[@lindamon5101]

Cleaver scoop!love the petosky stones! Please dont stop showing them! Awesome fossils! Michigan has cool rocks!

[@MichiganRocks]

I won't stop showing Petoskeys, I'm just trying to show more variety.

[@lindamon5101]

@@MichiganRocks i get it& its annoying to have ppl trying to boss your fun adventuring rock hounding. I luv rox& there arent many around where i am so its entertaining to go along with u. I appreciate u lugging camera gear around& uploading your searches. Thankyou!

[@lindamon5101]

Any agates around there?

[@MichiganRocks]

@@lindamon5101 Nope. Well, I guess some people have found something called a "coldwater gates" in the lower peninsula, but I never have. You have to go to Lake Superior to find Lake Superior agates through. That sentence was rather obvious now that I see it typed out.

[@Indyanas_ocean_view]

I enjoy all of the petoskey stones you find . I find them very fascinating.😊

[@MichiganRocks]

I do too, but I could see how it's possible to overdo it.

[@sharonbarnhart2539]

Love your rock hunting & the rocks themselves. Makes me feel like I'm there with you. Thanks.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you enjoyed tagging along.

[@katgirl1958]

OMG I would be in Heaven doing that! One of my favorite things searching for rocks and seashells!

[@txwaterbird6115]

I never get tired of seeing the Petoskey stones you find. The fact that they were once a living thing fascinates me. Today was a banner day for them. Gorgeous.

[@MichiganRocks]

That one little stretch was full of nice ones. Good day!

[@kennygrenier4011]

Just stumbled upon this channel, love it man! What a straight forward and pleasant piece of content

[@MichiganRocks]

Glad you liked it. There are plenty more videos like this if you want to watch them. I plan to continue making more too.

[@SapphireMoon962]

I really look forward to these type of videos from you. Your side of Michigan really has a great diversity of rocks and fossils. I really enjoy you picking up the different ones telling us what they are. Another great video thank you!

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome. I tried to pick up a larger variety this time, but I still got the most excited about the really nice Petoskeys.

[@darnyarner3782]

It is so calming going rock hunting with you. I love Petoskey stones, so damn the haters, full speed ahead!

[@MichiganRocks]

I was never planning to stop showing Petoskey stones, but I think the suggestion to show more variety has merit.

[@blackdogee1]

Just found this channel. Being from FL where yes we have many shells but only limestone rock, no colors. You taught me about Petosky stones, those are so cool. All those stripped agates, chert, and granite you threw back, ugh i would love. Looking forward to the next one. TY

[@MichiganRocks]

You also have fossilized coral that can be pretty cool. People find them in rivers in the northern part of the state. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnKVhWukop5kd7c

[@kellyjones3311]

Yes absolutely mostly of sea creatures. I live in Miami, we have found fossils in different layers further south. Sometimes even digging coral rock out of the yard.

[@susanmatako8469]

When I watch you on the shore It makes me anxious to go back out again. With car troubles it might be a while. I want to go so bad though. In June I'll be up in Paradise I'll have to rent a vehicle but I will have some fun on lake superior rock hunting. Thank's for the vid.🙂

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm satisfied with what I have here, but I am excited to get up to the area between Paradise and Grand Marais. When the rustic campgrounds open, I feel like that will be a pretty safe trip. The outhouses are the only thing I'll have to touch that someone else would have touched. I won't need to be breathing anyone else's air.

[@CityRockhounding]

Beautiful rocks today! A lot of cool different rocks.

[@terezasilva9747]

Que lugar lindo demais parabéns amigo Deus abençoe você

[@MichiganRocks]

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[@SmallWonda]

So nice to be back on the lakeshore - what would be quite fun, but tedious for you perhaps, would be to show the rocks you collected tumbled at the end! Lovely to hear the cranes, too. Keep safe up there. 🦘🐾👍😎

[@MichiganRocks]

That would be fun, but the video wouldn’t come out until next summer.

[@annconnellan7340]

Question: I bought some crazy lace agate that is too big for my tumbler-should I send it back, or break it up with a hammer?

[@MichiganRocks]

I guess that's up to you. If you break it, there will be some waste, but I break rocks up for tumbling when necessary.

[@lynnhummel4544]

Thank you for making such great videos. Also for all the information you share, just by talking in your videos. Me and my husband usually hunt for rocks a few times in the summer. We live 3 to 6 hours away from where we go. He’s very sick and we won’t be making any trips this year. So I appreciate your videos. They help me by the sound of the water. The beauty of the rocks, and every time you find a Petoskey stone I get excited. So a big thank you to you.

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome. I'm sorry you're not able to go this year. The sound of the waves is a big draw for a lot of people.

[@elizabethharttley4073]

Beard be gone, rocks abound! Thanks for the hunting video. Haha ppl gotta realise you like petosky and pudding stones. Peace

[@MichiganRocks]

I know they realize it, but I might be in a rut. Those are the two most sought after rocks in this area.

[@hufferized8164]

Loved the video..I don't think a lot of people..including myself for sure...Realize how many hours are put into walking and looking for a 20 minute video..Keep up the good work !!! And to be honest I have never really explored the East side of the state..That water is just as beautiful as Lake Michigan..It is now a must see destination for me this summer...

[@MichiganRocks]

It's not exactly a hardship for me to spend that much time on the beach. I do think a twenty minute video showing a lot of great rocks gives the impression that they're just everywhere. They're not hard to find but they're not _that_ easy to find either.

[@kbwoodcock]

Lake glass isn’t litter, once it’s worn smooth. Awesome Petoskey stones. Never found any as good in my brief searches in Petoskey. Nice. I’ve found a little bit of lake glass on the shores of Lake Michigan towards Traverse.

[@MichiganRocks]

I always figure anything that isn't natural is litter. I know that people love beach glass, so they don't mind it. I give it to my sister who makes stuff with it. I usually pick up other types of litter on my rock hunts too. It's my way of paying the beach back for the rocks it gives me.

[@TheOldladyB]

You look for whatever rocks you want. As for me I enjoy watching you hunt for those beautiful rocks.

[@MichiganRocks]

Don't worry, I am looking for exactly what I want. I'm also trying to show a little more variety on camera.

[@sharonwilbourne7256]

I really love sitting on the shore, any shore. Watching and listening to the waves roll in is very relaxing. Walking along Michigan's Great Lakes Beaches is such a treat, but I haven't been able to do that in a long time. Picking up the occasional stone, shell, or interesting piece of drift wood to look at and sometimes keep was fun. I so miss watching, listening, and trying to identify the shore birds. I think I will try to get out soon. I enjoy watching your videos. Your voice is very calm. Your videos strongly remind of my past explorations and are so very relaxing. I really like watching your videos and I appreciate that you freely share them with all of us. Thanks!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you're enjoying them, but if you can get out there yourself, that's even better.

[@Uniquelyyours1]

I was born in Petoskey so these stones are special to me. Thanks for taking us along:)

[@MichiganRocks]

Petoskey isn't the only place to find Petoskey stones! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@cindyholmes7565]

Thank you for what you do! I discovered you during the lock down in March and have been watching ever since.... finally had a chance to rock hunt today. I’m on the west side of the state... Thanks to you and your vids I found a beautiful Petoskey today! I would have walked right by it a year ago.... never stop showing us the Petoskey’s you find! ❤️. Also bought a hoodie! Can’t wait for delivery

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks for buying a shirt, I appreciate it. I’m glad you were able to find a Petoskey stone. I was over on the other side of the state last week making a few videos and found a few too.

[@sarahbroda3460]

So relaxing to watch. Thanks for sharing your rock hunting adventures.

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome.

[@teresaboane]

I feel like I'm walking on the shoreline with you, it's peaceful and relaxing. I am originally from Downriver Michigan, but I moved to North Carolina quite a few years ago. How wonderful it was to walk along Lake Huron and to see the beautiful water, again. I make jewelry, love tumbled stones, but I don't know how to Tumble them myself, yet. I will do wire weaving on tumbled stones, which turn out very beautiful. Thank you so much for the video!

[@MichiganRocks]

It sounds like we should get along really well. I have some rock tumbling videos if you want to learn to tumble. It's not difficult, but takes a lot of patience.

[@katizz988]

How can anyone tell you, they're getting sick of seeing you pick up Petoskey Stones? They're gorgeous💎Keep doing what you love to do. I probably won't be able to go Rock Hounding due to Covid19, so I'm glad to have found your channel. I'm relaxed as I listen to the waves, and seeing all of those beautiful rocks, the sound of your metal spoon scraping, and picking up the rocks👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@MichiganRocks]

A lot of people have made comments like yours, but there have been a couple complaints too. I have shown a LOT of Petoskey stones in my videos. I'm trying to expand the types of rocks I pick up and show on camera. Thanks for your comment. Hopefully you can get out next summer.

[@katizz988]

@@MichiganRocks Yes, I hope things will get better.

[@teresacarter8593]

That is the most beautiful place I have ever seen WoW is it always that quiet and peaceful, I just came across your video it great thank you so much for sharing, looking forward to seeing more 🇬🇧😁

[@MichiganRocks]

If you like this, there are a bunch of similar older videos you could watch while you wait for me to make more.

[@amywilliams1443]

Petosky stones are always nice to see!

[@MichiganRocks]

I think so!

[@booper343]

I love the sound sandhill cranes make. We have the smaller blue herons here. Please don't laugh, but where do all the rocks come from? Do they break off of huge boulders underwater? How if that's the case? I loved hearing the Petoskey story! I love learning new things. And no one in the right mind would get tired of seeing them. ♡♡♡♡♡

[@MichiganRocks]

The Petoskey stones, limestone and other fossils come from the bedrock here. I’m not sure how they break off, but my guess is that it’s because of freezing and thawing, waves, etc. Most other rocks were deposited here by glaciers.

[@danieljuarez5871]

Sir, I myself am a rock and stone enthusiast yet I do not have the luxury of having vast amounts of water near my location.. It is a pleasure to witness a site that gives homage and pays tribute to such an area of wonders....

[@MichiganRocks]

It's hard not to appreciate places that are so beautiful. God does some good work.

[@bbarror]

So happy to have found your videos! Recent empty nester here who is following my hounding passion and loving to learn new things. Btw I even love the honestly of you admitting when you don't know what things are. Thank you for the educational and entertaining expeditions. "mikail Gorbachev's head". 🤣 Looking forward to a successful tumbling experience soon. My first trial was petosky stones that now resemble poker chips. Every time I find one to tumble I get "I'll Tumble For Ya" by Culture Club as an ear worm. Lol. Thanks again!

[@bbarror]

@@MichiganRocks I am watching them now and sharing them with friends. I appreciated how user friendly you make them. Keep up the great work. You just need some green and white t-shirts. 😂

[@MichiganRocks]

Did you see my reply last night? It looks like you did, based on your response, but it's not showing up here now. I'll post the links again. How to Hand Polish a Petoskey Stone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZusnoGorLdsd9U How to Partially Tumble a Petoskey Stone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3O1omqahaljgs0 Petoskey Stones in Corn Cob Media: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naO2nY1uaJqJetE How to Pick the Perfect Petoskey Stone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/an7CnKdnpalgopo

[@allencole9523]

That was definitely pretty cool very neat seeing all the different types of rocks thank you

[@MichiganRocks]

There’s quite a variety on this beach.

[@lcg5790]

Hi, I used to do the same hunt on the Canadian side out of Grand Bend. Once I found a complete fossilized clam and that was pretty exciting. Thanks for filming your hunt as I found it very enjoyable.

[@MichiganRocks]

I can go out at any time and find a complete fossilized brachiopod, but not a clam. We have a lot of fossils in this area.

[@unboundfootprints3119]

I absolutely love going rock hounding with you on your videos! I am heading out today!! wish me luck on finding some beautiful Petoskey's!

[@MichiganRocks]

Good luck!

[@akodito6809]

I actually got teary eyed watching this video ❤️, It's nice to go out and enjoy nature😀, love your videos and your knowledge of rocks🐢💜💜💜

[@MichiganRocks]

Wow, I didn't think it would make anyone cry. Glad you liked it so much.

[@chintasvegankitchen2021]

Beautiful Petosky stones, wish I'd have done rock hunting when I grew up there.

[@MichiganRocks]

Petoskeys are really hard to tumble.

[@rickbailey7183]

What a _beautiful_ place!! A kaleidoscope of stones, Washed by pristine water; Though you walk alone, You follow the path of the Potter.

[@MichiganRocks]

Nice poem, Rick. Thanks!

[@katleroy1700]

I’ve never found a Petoskey stone anywhere near the size of those! That is awesome. And the turquoise beach glass? Oh how I would love to have that.

[@MichiganRocks]

If you were standing right here, I'd give you the beach glass. I'm going to give it to my sister when I see her. Have you seen my Rockport Quarry video? There are Petoskey stones there that are too heavy to lift. There's one at the Besser Museum here in town that is about two feet in every direction, maybe a bigger, and it's pure Petoskey.

[@katleroy1700]

Michigan Rocks - I do wish I was standing right there! The shade of that glass mesmerized me and I would love to see it every day. I bet your sister will really appreciate it. I will try to remember the good feeling it gave me to see it in your hand. And for sure I will check out that video! 💚

[@lassebirkhenriksen]

Glad to see you look at more rocks!

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't seem to ever tire of it.

[@katweaver6503]

I wish I could take that whole beach home! Thanks for your fun videos.

[@MichiganRocks]

You’d need a really big bucket.

[@tommelinn4268]

I really enjoy your videos. I think I have seen them all. I live in Oklahoma but am from Michigan originally. I make one or two trips every year and try to spend a few hours walking the lakeshore for Petoskey's and stones to polish. I have a good eye for them and usually get a good bag full to bring home. I am gradually adding to my small shop to make the job easier. Even if I did not find a stone just walking the shore and hearing the waves lapping is so relaxing. Probably a lot of why I like the videos you do too. You have taught me a lot. You are a great teacher. THANK YOU!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm really glad I could teach you something. These are my favorite videos to make. There are quite a few people like you who grew up in Michigan but now live somewhere else. It's nice to be able to share my rock hunts with everyone who misses the Big Lakes.

[@kbwoodcock]

Nice pudding stone. When I moved to Washington State 8 years ago I had the pudding stone my dad used to tie up his boat. About 3 ft tall. Plus some of my favorite little ones. Think about someone in the future finding that big pudding stone and trying to figure out how it got there😁

[@MichiganRocks]

You shipped a boulder from Michigan to Washington? That had to be expensive. How cool to have a Michigan rock there, though.

[@kbwoodcock]

Michigan Rocks I sent it in the moving van with my furniture. A company had just hired me and was paying to move me & my family from Michigan to Washington .

[@MichiganRocks]

@@kbwoodcock That's impressive that the movers would take it. Nice job taking the important stuff!

[@kbwoodcock]

Michigan Rocks absolutely 😄

[@redneckyankeeeasttennessee9853]

Love Michigan rocks!! I lived in Alpena and Hillman like 15yrs ago. Love the water and rocks there. Love what you are doing! I’m in East Tennessee now and we go hunting Douglas Lake diamonds now.

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't know what Douglas Lake diamonds are, I'm assuming some sort of quartz crystals? My sister grew up on Hubbard Lake and lives in Tennessee now too.

[@redneckyankeeeasttennessee9853]

They are quarts crystal’s. We also find Native American artifacts. We have been to the Crater of diamonds in Arkansas two years ago. Have you ever went there? Fun family time.

[@pinafrabotta1576]

Never get tired of your Petoskey and pudding stone finds !❤

[@deeringkendrick8388]

Every time I watch your videos I'm reminded of how much I love Michigan.

[@MichiganRocks]

It’s a lovely place to live!

[@sharonparkinson8769]

Lots of great finds today! Thank you so much for sharing your time with us.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks for watching. It's more fun when there's someone to share my finds with.

[@joannmacquarrie3364]

Your videos are interesting, soothing, and peaceful 😊I love all the rocks you show us and talk about. Thank you for taking us along with you!

[@MichiganRocks]

It's nice to have company along the way.

[@bonblue4993]

Those Petosky stones are stunning! I really want to go to that beach and look for some of those and anything else that is interesting. Hey, you missed a turtle rock. Porphory white spots. The water there sure is clean! This video was really peaceful.

[@MichiganRocks]

Sounds like you liked the video. Sorry about missing that rock.

[@kimhetchler6727]

Thanks for your time and knowledge.

[@MichiganRocks]

You’re welcome, Kim!

[@joannekucks4343]

Do you find agates in that area? I grew up at the Jersey shore and loved finding shells that were worm eaten. We called it poor man’s coral. I collected beach glass as well. The coveted color was cobalt blue from Vaseline jars and medicine bottles. I moved to Minnesota after college and have have jars full of these memories in my window. I enjoyed watching you select interesting stones. Think of the ages it took to grind them all smooth as the glaciers receded.

[@MichiganRocks]

There aren’t any agates here, but I try to get up to Lake Superior a couple times a summer to look for agates up there.

[@lauraleehawes5266]

I love seeing the Petoskey stones thanks for sharing

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks for watching!

[@IrishAnnie]

Wow! Those are so cool. I love stones.

[@MichiganRocks]

I do too. I have a lot of other videos you'd like if you like this one.