Lots of Fun Stuff on this Beach Walk, and Rocks Too

Wild Kyle and I hit the beach on Lake Superior for a long walk searching for beautiful rocks. There were a lot of fun surprises along the way.
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[@MichiganRocks]

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[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

Wow what a beautiful voice. I didn't know he was a singer too.

[@soul_adventurist]

I love it when you and Wild Kyle collaborate ❤ that song was fun! Both of you guys are rock stars, IMO🤩

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, but I'm only a rock star. Kyle is both a rock star and a country music star.

[@jackieforestieri3010]

I like it too!

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

Oh man, that tusk Kyle found was amazing! This was a super video and I loved the "Agate Finding Blues" insert by Kyle in his fantastic voice. That was a huge tree you came upon! I've almost forgotten to mention the great rocks you found, there was so much to enjoy in this adventure. It was really beautiful and you didn't seem bothered by bugs. Thanks for the fun!

[@MichiganRocks]

I think this was more of an adventure than I usually have. The rocks weren't quite as good, but the other stuff was kind of interesting, I thought.

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

@@MichiganRocks Very interesting!

[@WILDKYLE]

I'm gonna have to write more songs like that one. That was fun! Hahaha 😂

[@nicolejones58]

Haha Yesss! Throw a Meg or bottle in there 😂 #TreasureSongs!

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

It was great!

[@MichiganRocks]

I am thrilled with that little song. I think I'll be singing it on a lot of beaches in the future. Not when anyone can hear me, of course.

[@jpexoticpets146]

I just loved this video! Great rocks, pics of plants and bugs, plus a cute little ditty about not finding agates!

[@MichiganRocks]

Fun, fun, fun!

[@davidhile5363]

Kyle’s a rockstar in more ways than one. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen any drone shots. I’d say you guys got your exercise in that day and some nice rocks to boot !

[@MichiganRocks]

The weather has not cooperated with flying my drone much this summer. I do get it in the air as much as I can.

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

@@MichiganRocks I love the drone shots I don’t do that. But next time when I go up there with my brother in law I will attempt it.

[@annes4213]

Shout out to Wild Kyle!! Go Bucks!!😁

[@patscnr]

Awesome video and rocks. Always fun with Kyle.

[@mom42boys]

Rob, you do such a nice job on your videos! ❤

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@patriciamckean4186]

Welcome Wild Kyle, so cold 🥶 snorkeling "not". Fun times. Smiling watching your video!

[@MichiganRocks]

Kyle makes me smile a lot. He's as fun as he seems in his videos.

[@edcctf]

"It's a little bit cold and I wish I wore a jacket - but hey look, I just found an agate!"

[@nicolejones58]

We are worth it! Nice water line!! Love when you get together with WildKyle! Im a Florida girl & started watching your videos after Kyle posted one with you. Thanks Michigan Rocks for being awesome🎉 Love Kyles Music ❤

[@MichiganRocks]

As you saw, you weren't worth it enough for me to actually get too wet.

[@jodirauth8847]

Oh all that wood is amazing. It's naturally weathered like Restor

[@markattardo]

Nice seeing you guys having fun and hunting. Great little ditty / anthem Kyle! The log jam was quite a site on top of the cool rocks👍👍

[@MichiganRocks]

I was just thrilled that Kyle did that for the video. I'm going to be singing that (to myself) on future beach walks.

[@richardsigman3776]

That song, that song! That agate song! So sad, so heartfelt, a song that tells exactly how all us that have never found that special rock feel. Thanks Kyle! Joy S from Northern Indiana

[@MichiganRocks]

After recording that clip on the beach, I asked if he'd actually write a really short little song. I couldn't be happier with what he came up with.

[@juneyshu6197]

Storm coming in So Cal. All covered and prepared, time to watch you guys and hunker down.

[@MichiganRocks]

That's what I heard. I hope it's not too bad.

[@lilalightandlove421]

😂 “snorkeling’ 😅 “cause the viewers are worth it” oh my gosh Rob, you crack me up!

[@MichiganRocks]

Notice that I didn't actually have a snorkel? You're not _that_ worth it.

[@juneyshu6197]

Kyles one of my new faves and you! How nice!

[@icatz]

Ooh I love #1 What a fascinating walk. Somewhat dangerous, guys. You found some nice pieces. Thanks for the ride. ❤️🎸🏏

[@MichiganRocks]

Not too dangerous, I think we only risked getting a little bruised.

[@LadyYoop]

I LOVE the underwater stuff. I LOVE the nature stuff you throw in....and of course...the rocks. Holy wha...you guys are hardcore!~ You found some cool stuff!

[@MichiganRocks]

Not hardcore enough to actually get in the water.

[@LadyYoop]

@@MichiganRocks True. Cured many a hangover that way. lol

[@firechicken455adventures]

Great video. Wow, you guts put some miles on that day. I may head up there Sunday. If I do, I'm hoping to find your stone stash!

[@MichiganRocks]

It seemed like it was farther, but it was just under three miles one way. When you're walking really, really slow, that takes a long time.

[@firechicken455adventures]

I was up at Muskallonge prospecting for gold and went to find your stone stash at Blind Sucker. It was gone already😢 Thanks for the adventure. It will be part of my next video👍

[@MichiganRocks]

@@firechicken455adventures No one has contacted me yet about finding it. I hope they do. That's aways fun. Thanks for going to look.

[@janehelbert7551]

Nice song Kyle!

[@kerryloveland4388]

I must admit I'm jealous of your selection of rocks to choose from. I'd have to keep all the stripey rocks. It's also nice to imagine your cool weather while we are down here broiling in Texas!

[@MichiganRocks]

It's been a very nice summer here. I'm thankful that we don't have your super hot weather.

[@Indyanas_ocean_view]

What a wonderful adventure! looks like you both had lots of fun.😍🥰😇👍👍👍

[@MichiganRocks]

We had a ball that day. Kyle is a lot of fun, it made the 3.5 hour drive there and back enjoyable too.

[@AgentG54]

I was up in the UP from Wednesday to Sunday and was lucky enough to find a few agates at agate beach

[@MichiganRocks]

It's a thrill to even find a small one, isn't it?

[@AgentG54]

@@MichiganRocks for sure!

[@Siesquatch]

Loving your channel so far! I started my first batch of stones in my new tumbler about 2 weeks ago, and I ordered a second tumbler to do more! Your rocks in a box videos had us down on the beach of Lake Michigan hunting tonight. Can't wait to see how the polish up. Thanks for all the helpful information and inspiration, sir.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad I could help. It cracks me up that you ordered a second tumbler already. I had a vibratory tumbler ordered before my first batch was done in the rotary tumbler.

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

Lake Superior has some beautiful rocks 😊

[@ruthchapman3847]

Maybe not a lot of agates but cool ones you did find. Great stripy rocks.

[@MichiganRocks]

It wasn't the best day for rocks but there were plenty of other fun things to see. Probably would have been better if Sam had come along to find the agates for us.

[@DeborahJohnson-bh9nd]

Enjoyed your artsy shots. Nice flora!

[@MichiganRocks]

I try to include a few things other than rocks in my videos. I think I did a little better job of that in this video than I usually do.

[@fountainpeninsanity3344]

So cool that Kyle sang a song for us! Thanks for the video!

[@MichiganRocks]

I was really impressed.

[@kirsiselei8703]

Ooo,nice to c u and kyle together❤.and pretty nice finds too👍😁

[@wyomingadventures]

Nice bunch of rocks you found. Beautiful scenery Rob. Nice seam agate. Like the rock at 17:10. Stripes are cool.

[@MichiganRocks]

Yeah, that one was pretty cool. I like some of those brecciated rocks.

[@davecook1]

I love those Christmas agates! The red white and green U.P. agates are the best!!

[@donnalantz7981]

I would love to meet Kyle when he's up here in Michigan someday. Looks like you guys had a great adventure. I miss being able to do that.

[@wallypaige8496]

Hello again from Belleville Ontario Canada. I have followed your instructions about rock tumbling and I am in my final stage now. It's the soap after this. I hope I do that right. But all and all. They look great and I can hardly wait to see the end result. I want to thank you for your help. Love your show. Now, I am teaching my granddaughters. Thank you. It's a lot if fun and they love it. Thank You, so much for whatbyou gave us. GOD BLESS YOU SIR.

[@MichiganRocks]

I hope they turn out great!

[@wallypaige8496]

@@MichiganRocks Thank you

[@grammadonutsquashdog431]

I didn't know Kyle could sing!!! Wish we were at our cabin in Onaway to have visited and listened to him in person.

[@MichiganRocks]

I put a link to his music in the description of the video. He just released an album. He's really good.

[@andreawhitford8131]

I just came back from a week long vacation in the U.P. Munising, Copper harbor, and Presque Isle. Found a handful of agates which makes this geologist happy! Enjoying your videos :)

[@MichiganRocks]

A handful is about all you can hope for. They're really scarce!

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

Looks like a lot of fun out there, nice finds.

[@Mike-br8vb]

Nice work boys!

[@easterazali9237]

That was a great adventure braving all those obstacles ! You did find a few agates Rob ! I loved that little two colour stripy rock 🥰

[@MichiganRocks]

I think the adventure was more fun than the rocks that day, but we did find a few nice rocks too.

[@easterazali9237]

@@MichiganRocks I’m glad you guys had fun 💖

[@Nikkisavage100]

Nice video, funny song ! thanks

[@darkwood777]

When I can't find me some agates, I get the Michigan rock-huntin' blues.

[@newtrendingideas8298]

Very intelligence and hard work you are great 👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@Marekwmi]

I watched this before my favorite Sci-fi series

[@jeanettestefanik5854]

I watch both of you. Had to laugh at the first stripey rock because you paused as you said it and I'm sure there were a few hundred of us yelling "Stripey". 😄

[@MichiganRocks]

You're learning geology very well. "Stripy" is geology 101.

[@jeanettestefanik5854]

🤣

[@MargieTomlinson]

Hi Rob..Margie here. Hadn't watched for a while. This was an awesome pebble beach to walk along. And no other folks. That's a wow and cool. About your strippy rocks. Two of note. one at 16:47 on the video the pink with the quartz vein and another at 17:31. Those are actually in a couple "Pebble" ID books and called Wishing stones. The band of quartz has to go unbroken all the way around can be single or more. I like to call them Blessing stones. A lot will take a very nice polish as the matrix is jasper, or chert. The ones that are too big or mud or silt stone I spray with clear coat. (I know some frown on doing that) I like to have a bunch tumbled to give visiting kids. Have two tumblers going again..will send details in a bit. Shawn is at the Denver show..ode to Joy...new material coming.😊

[@MichiganRocks]

Hey Margie! I know those are called wishing stones, but I just never call them that. I like your name better, actually. I don't have a problem with the name wishing stone, but I really dislike all the magical healing rock stuff. The other rock name that I don't like much is "hag stone" for a rock with a hole in it. I just call those holy rocks. Kind of like your blessing stones, I guess.

[@MargieTomlinson]

@@MichiganRocks I have a mixed group with the rock club and practice being gracious about the Metaphysical aspects. Since I'm good about the mineralogy with those it all works out. And I love rocks with holes. On our Oregon beaches those can be filled with tiny quartz crystals of vug agates that are easy to pop out. Those are usually in mud and silt stones. 🥰

[@shelleymeyer4933]

Great video gents!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@Mr-Mag00]

I busted out laughing at 1:00 Kyle! Lake Superior Welcomes you with ice-cubes 🙂 that just never gets old, chin up you're a Michigan native jump in. Thanks for taking us along on your rock hunt guys! I hope you gave Kyle a couple agates.

[@MichiganRocks]

I have been in Lake Superior on several occasions, but not usually for very long. That's some chilly water. Lake Huron is like bath water in comparison.

[@Mr-Mag00]

Very true earlier this year air temp 80F water temp 46F, the motivation is real but when they touch that water the change of heart comes over their face 😄@@MichiganRocks

[@lisawells1064]

I really enjoy your videos, Kyle's too.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks!

[@I_wish_I_knew_something]

Nice video, what a walk! I’ve never done that one.

[@MichiganRocks]

First time for me too.

[@raystevens687]

Wow Rob it's to bad your not into wood turning you get pieces of those logs and make wood bowl and maybe ink pens.

[@MichiganRocks]

Wouldn't drift wood be full of sand and really dull your tools fast?

[@BlueSteelRabbit]

I love coming home from school and seeing a new video :)

[@MichiganRocks]

I love when you watch them too.

[@BlueSteelRabbit]

@@MichiganRocks:)

[@jamesferry6717]

Stromatolite! So THATS what I've been finding! The drought has all of my favorite hunting grounds clogged with fallen trees too. On the up side, they've created some good new rock banks.

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't think I found a stromatolite, but possibly a stromatoporoid.

[@jamesferry6717]

I originally searched for stromatoporoid and it let to a search for stromatolites and I think I may have found a match for these weird neargate chalcedony chonks I kept finding.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@jamesferry6717 Here's a good video explaining the difference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJe2enerdrJgrtk

[@jamesferry6717]

Thank you! I'm about as dumb as the rocks I find on the subject!

[@kimfrommn7162]

Bob, I enjoyed the Video more of watching and listening to the two of you talking to each other as you showed us some neat rocks!! You guys hadn’t seen each other for awhile, right??!!?? You are sure making friends with some really neat people that you are meeting thru your channel!!! That is really neat!!! I ordered a black bag from Michigan Rocks and it came in last week!! It is a really nice bag!!!! It just took longer than I expected that I forgot about it and still couldn’t figure out what it was when I first opened the package!!! 🤣🤣 I’m going to use it for my thrift bag!! Bringing home all my goodies from thrift stores!!! I hope you had a Nice Labor Day Weekend!! I didn’t write in the other video, besides Kyles video on the before/aftermath of last hurricane in Florida! I didn’t catch the video in time before it went to this one!!!! I hope the weather starts cooling down soon!!! 🤣♥️👍

[@MichiganRocks]

The weather has actually been pretty cool here until the last couple days. I was out on the kayak today, so I kept cool that way. It's always cooler on the big lake than it is inland. Thanks for buying a bag. That place does print on demand, so they actually have to print your item before they ship it. That's why it takes so long. That was the first I saw Kyle since last summer. We spent the next day together too. I think he's coming back this fall, so maybe we'll make another video together then.

[@kimfrommn7162]

@@MichiganRocks I’m stuck on another videos of yours accidentally , so I’ll be back soon. Got it written. But why the video that came up, I don’t know!!! 😮😅

[@kimfrommn7162]

@@MichiganRocks The Video was really nice with the interaction between the two of you!! Of the comments I read, it was pretty favorable with you bringing Kyle along!! You guys should make another video if he does come back up this Fall!! We are on the 34 th day in the 90's this Summer and we average 13 days a Summer!! That's insane!!!! Plus how many days were we in the high 80's!! If high humidity wasn't a factor, it might not be so bad!!! Isn't it a drag with the sun going down so early now !?!?! It is only going to get worse when we got to change our clocks again!! Oh! I really don't buy from channels cuz I rarely wear a t-shirt and I have enough sweatshirts (with full zipper in front) from all my grandsons sports!! I wanted a bag, and I picked you!! I got the one with the state of Michigan in Black/Yellow letters & Michigan and the drawing could represent Michigan by pine needles, or toothpicks!!!!! 🤣🤣 I really like it, the bag does not look cheap either!!! I'll have to use it when I go up to my kids place in Hermantown!! Oh!! When grandkids get older they do not care to be around grandparents/parents. I get what you mean!! But, you have to come up with ideas of their interests!! How I got to see Henry (turned 19 in July), was him sending me his baseball sked of being an assistant coach (was the only coach there most of the time!) and I went to almost everyone of his games in town and other suburbs. I bring the boys when playing ball a cold Gatorade and a cold bottle of water each game!! I think they like that!! The other grandparents didn't come to one!!! So I was Special!!!!!! 🤣🤣 The one in town who just turned 14 Yrs old loves to bake/cook, therefore, we decide what we should make and I bring over all the ingredients and spend the night together!! The 9 and 11 year olds up north love painting, so I get everything for doing rocks, or play outside all day and I do that!!! Rob, you will do the exact same thing!!! Keep him very interested in rocks!!! Even if you get some girls!!! I just saw I had Bob on my other comment!! Sorry, I didn't do that on purpose!! I know you are Rob!!! Have a Happy Week!!!!! 🤗♥️👍

[@MichiganRocks]

@@kimfrommn7162 We have two grandkids now, one boy and a brand new girl. I'll take them both along to the beach as long as they're interested in going.

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

Always a pleasure …😊 19:31

[@judymarkel8029]

That was fun

[@suzettecalleja3122]

Was wondering about Kyle's Mom?❤. Also, when you do your drone the logs on the beach remind me of Dinosaur bones.😊

[@MichiganRocks]

I saw her earlier this summer when Nancy and I went to see Kyle sing. We sat with his mom and sister. She looked good, but I don't know how she is medically.

[@suzettecalleja3122]

@@MichiganRocks Thank you.

[@kirbycraft1302]

At 6:00 , you know that actually looks like Chrysoprase. I have found ONE. ONLY ONE! In a gravel road in Lake county. Just a little bigger than a golf ball, but weighs over 4 oz. It has a fractured membrane with a patch of Limonite on one side, but not a single band. Very rare, I hope you kept that one. Also the Stramataporoid looks Agatized. I actually thought it was an Oddball or Swirl Agate. Love the Superior beach vids. Thank you.

[@MichiganRocks]

I suppose that's possible. I have not heard of chrysoprase being found in Michigan, but that doesn't mean much. There's lots of stuff I don't know about geology. I don't remember if I kept that one or not. I kind of doubt it though. I know what box it would be in, I just don't have time to go look right now.

[@kirbycraft1302]

@@MichiganRocks I don't know much about geology either. In fact I learn more from your channel than the others. It's like a vicarious outdoor classroom. It's not just fun for me, it's downright informative and educational.

[@IvanLopez-zh3xz]

Great hunt!!!!!!

[@tone-starfire]

I really enjoy your hunts with Kyle, my friends just back from Michigan, they couldn’t find very good rocks, but did purchase a jar of mixed rocks for me, my question for you is, there was an Omar in it, do they polish very good, thanks in advance, Tony

[@MichiganRocks]

I tumbled one in this video. I'll let you decide for yourself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGa2ZaGtjriCeKc

[@tone-starfire]

Thanks, I’ll give them a try

[@grokeffer6226]

Nice!!

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

Was the first stripy rock Green Jasper? Love the Rock tower Garden. So Cool..

[@MichiganRocks]

No, I don't think we have green jasper here.

[@sheila8730]

I enjoyed the video.

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

I am up there now hopefully to find a few agates. Florida boys should stay away from cold water lol 😊

[@MichiganRocks]

I usually avoid swimming in Lake Superior too, so I really shouldn't be teasing him. I have gone in on several occasions though.

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

@@MichiganRocks You’re the man Rob🥶

[@darlabuchmeier8139]

You scared me on that landslidy hill. Great team.

[@MichiganRocks]

That wasn't going anywhere. No real danger, just obstacles to figure out how to get around.

[@raystevens687]

Well Rob your right about kyle he can sing.

[@MichiganRocks]

He sure can.

[@adventure.anywhere]

Great video! I got a kick out of Kyle’s song 😂. We will be in Copper Harbor next month for the Keweenaw Overland Adventure Retreat. Last year it rained almost non stop for the 4 days we were there so hopefully we have better weather this year and get to spend some time looking for cool rocks!

[@MichiganRocks]

Good luck with that weather. Four days of rain is never fun.

[@thegreatdominion949]

(12:05) You might have found some modern armoured mud balls there.

[@twostonefox]

At 11 minutes into the video- those are 'rivulets' that spring water out of the ground into a short stream into the lake.

[@MichiganRocks]

So we were right that it was ground water? I hadn't heard that name before, thanks for the education.

[@twostonefox]

Yes- I believe it is ground water- either from an Artesian well or unconfined aquifer at the water table - possibly. I love your channel and watch it all the time. My wife and I rock hunt and will be in the UP next week and coming back down the Huron Shoreline over your way on the return trip back to GR. We'll stop a few places to check things out and hopefully find a pudding stone and/or gowganda tillite. Thanks for all your videos- can't wait till the next one! :) ~Thurston~@@MichiganRocks

[@MichiganRocks]

@@twostonefox Good luck on your rock hunting trip!

[@jonscobey677]

I’d love to shadow you someday. As I’ve said before, I’m in the Mississippi delta and we have clay soil and I’ve never found an unglued rock, let alone a nice one.

[@MichiganRocks]

That's a bummer. I'm fortunate to live where I do.

[@roman11469]

6:50 Looks like you found some brown stripey chert. Bet it stays brown through the tumbling process if you kept it.

[@MichiganRocks]

I think I did keep that one, but I'm not 100% sure.

[@haidarhaidar5896]

😍😍😍

[@donaldpype7018]

Rob you should've banged of couple of rocks together for the beat for Kyle to sing

[@MichiganRocks]

I am 6'2" tall, which I generally enjoy. I have always said that the biggest downside is when my wife makes me dance at weddings. There's no way to hide in the middle of a crowd when you're tall, so everyone can see my head bouncing up and down at a different beat than everyone else. I have no sense of rhythm or beat or whatever it's called. So banging two rocks together would not have helped Kyle at all.

[@jandamme1625]

Thanks for all the video's you make on rock tumbling, very informational. I actually purchased my first rock tumbler recently (33B) because of it and started some batches. Now, even with seeing so many of your videos and all the tips, after rinsing the first batch i was suprised so many stones got super small and i swear some even dissapeared, even though i basically used just two types of stones: agate and quartz. With the second batch basically the same. I ran them 7 days each time, 80 grit silicon carbide, just over 2/3 full and water just below top rocks. Only thing i can think of is that the size difference was too big, is that possibly a problem? Hope you would know and keep making great video's!

[@MichiganRocks]

Agate and quartz (especially agate) are hard and never wear down as quickly as you're describing. Are you sure that's what you're tumbling? Having a variety of sizes in the tumbler is a good thing.

[@jandamme1625]

@@MichiganRocks thanks for your quick reply! That is what I thought as well which is why I thought starting out with these types. As far as I know they are but I guess I must be wrong in some cases. I am located in the Netherlands and we dont have great rocks here like lake superior or lake huron sadly. So its river gravel stones mostly together with bought rough agates. Ok, thanks for re-assuring and i'll just keep running more! Hoping to find a good vibratory tumbler here in europe. No Lot-o available unfortunately...

[@chozzy721]

I spent time in the UP as a child. Are the biting flies a significant nuisance when you rock hunt? Between the flies and the mosquitos, we found camping there to be too troublesome.

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, both the mosquitos and flies can be horrible. The mosquitos are bad in the woods but are rarely on the beach. The flies are on the beach, mostly. I have mesh pants in my backpack for when the flies get bad. They really help a lot. A Thermacell or bug spray works great for the mosquitos. There is no spray that works for flies as far as I know. I've had people recommend various things, but none have worked for me.

[@biophilialinnea]

I feel like when you go with your son you don't find any agates and when you aren't with him you do hahaha but awesome finds ! Thanks for posting

[@MichiganRocks]

Sam is actually my neighbor. My son got old, so I had to replace him. I've known Sam for his whole life, so he's almost like my son. He is much better at finding them than I am, so I like bringing him along. He makes the videos much more interesting. Of course Kyle makes videos interesting in his own way.

[@biophilialinnea]

Hahahaha oh no!😂 But old has nothing to do with it they've got their own adventures and that's super nice that you take him with though! Kyle is a wild card hints the name Wild Kyle hahaha but I think you're videos are interesting still without them Kyle and Sam!

[@nahmastay3300]

The agate song was so unexpected I’m cracking up

[@MichiganRocks]

I was very amused too. I was thrilled that Kyle agreed to do that for us.

[@treemoney]

are there any unique finds in the rivers? or is most of the goodness in the lakes?

[@MichiganRocks]

I haven't hunted rivers very much. The problem with a lot of rivers is that the rocks get all covered in algae so you can't tell what they are. I have hunted a couple rivers in Minnesota that were pretty good but not much at all in Michigan. If you want to see what I mean, look at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqOVooihbN57rq8

[@bitcoinpoemspro1406]

In Utah, lots of good finds in rivers. I’ll have to make it to the Great Lakes

[@treemoney]

@@MichiganRocks ah okay, i can see why you havent gone much. curious what a handful of river rocks like that would look like tumbled, but probably not worth the time or effort. thanks for the reply!

[@appleatchaadventure7664]

Be careful, it looks like that hillside is being undermined

[@MichiganRocks]

There wasn't any active wave action at the time we were there. I'll watch for loose trees, though.

[@irenepeek3211]

👍👏❣️🙏❣️👏👍 What brave souls you are 🫣

[@rotisumbuErikGemstone]

Mantap jiwa❤

[@catrinesol]

Do you have any maintenance videos for your blue , rock rotary machines . Like what kind of oil do you use to oil machines? Can I use a car oil or spesial silicon oil? How to changer parts in the maskin?

[@MichiganRocks]

I do not have any maintenance videos, but I should do that some day. I use 'three in one oil" to oil the ends of the shafts every week or two. As for changing parts, it depends on the parts. There's nothing too complicated. It's a pretty simple machine.

[@leodapat9139]

Watching from pinas garita San Enrique iloilo.

[@MichiganRocks]

I had to look that up. I see it's in the Philippines. That's a long way from Lake Superior!

[@leodapat9139]

@@MichiganRocks a beautiful 🪨 in mechegan.

[@selfretired3025]

I don't think people realize just how cold that water really is, year round. Even the shallows don't warm up.

[@MichiganRocks]

I have gone snorkeling once, I think. It was in August.

[@selfretired3025]

@@MichiganRocks I've seen crazy kids swimming in it in August also. I personally have yet to take that polar plunge :)

[@MichiganRocks]

@@selfretired3025 I have gone in several times. I have been in in June on more than one occasion. Pretty chilly.

[@minuteman360]

Maggots are chalcedony in agate bootcamp!

[@MichiganRocks]

Ha! That's a good way to put it.

[@susie5710]

Oh my Kyles agate song made me laugh hard! Thanks

[@MichiganRocks]

Me too. Good song. I think I'll be singing it on beaches in the future.

[@tinaanderson7283]

Yes it does look like a waterlevel agate.

[@MichiganRocks]

I thought so too, but I wasn't sure.

[@janehelbert7551]

Cute agate Rob!

[@Berglecutt]

Hello Sir! Thx for all your videos! We’re on honeymoon. Found out first Petoskeys and Puddings. Any good beaches in Bayfield area or down by Escanaba we should look at? We are heading back to the Twin Cities

[@MichiganRocks]

I wouldn't expect to find either rock in either of those locations. Petoskey stones are normally found south of a line from about Rogers City Michigan to Harbor Springs Michigan. Puddingstones are found farther to the east. I have found a few on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, but I don't think you'll find them in western Lake Superior or the very northern part of Lake Michigan. I haven't hunted in either of those areas, so I can't say what you'd find there.

[@margaretjones5572]

E-Snorkeling 😅?? That's E for EASY......😂 FarmerMJ

[@savagesquirrel9828]

You always walk on the wild side with Kyle….cliff walking….hmmmmmm. Thanks

[@MichiganRocks]

I think he's a bad influence on me.

[@troylarsen2454]

The one in question at 7 minutes, 40 seconds into the video I would say more seam agate.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks. Could be that, could be a water level agate, could be something else. I like votes for agate, though!

[@dorisconerly3218]

I found this cool rock in my driveway, and goggle can't matc 17:38 h it. Can you please tell me what you think it could be? 14:51 17:07

[@MichiganRocks]

Hard to say without a picture.

[@dorisconerly3218]

I can't send the picture in this message. Maybe I can send it to your email?

[@MichiganRocks]

@@dorisconerly3218 I see you found my Instagram account.

[@shellyhartman3458]

Do you know the name of the greenish stone you found around the 6 minute mark? It looks pretty cool!!

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't know what that one was.

[@elizabethlewis3509]

Need a rake so not to miss any hiding agates.

[@MichiganRocks]

We walked three miles that day. If we were raking, We might have gone no miles, depending on how deep we raked. It also would have been much less fun. So for me, going three miles and seeing all the rocks on top and enjoying the walk is a better choice than raking. I know a lot of people prefer to stay in a much smaller area and dig, so that's great too if that's what you enjoy.

[@thomasschultz7339]

From a microcrystilrin flow then eh?

[@TheAmericanX]

i have a question , I just went to the polish stage but , BUT i know i not suppose to do this but i used new Ceramic Pellets BUT i check the rocks after 2 days in and didnt see no sketches do u think i should just stop the last stage and re do the polish again with the new pelletes that i am tumbling right now trying to get them smooth , i mean, i am going do 3 different stages of the polish, 1200 grit them 8000 grit and them the 14000 grit wjat u say~!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'd just wait to see how they turn out. If they look fine, then you don't have to worry about it. If they're not shiny, then you can decide how to proceed.

[@TheAmericanX]

@@MichiganRocks thank u, I decided to leave them in there till i re-charge the berrel have a happy green Eggs and Ham week you and your family

[@kylegreening1040]

What grit company do you use I can't find the video

[@MichiganRocks]

I buy from both Kingsley North and the Rock Shed. I buy the most from Kingsley North. They have great prices if you buy 45 lbs. at a time. You can find links to both places in the descriptions of any of my videos.

[@kylegreening1040]

@@MichiganRocks thanks I appreciate it I've been using Polly grit but it gets expensive

[@MichiganRocks]

@@kylegreening1040 I think the stuff I buy is both better and cheaper. You can't go wrong with that!

[@susietincknellsmith653]

Was the stairway the one that leads to Muskallonge?

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, I think it's right across from the campground. I always get to the beach from the parking lot just down the road.

[@susietincknellsmith653]

@@MichiganRocks wow!

[@rwprime1]

What bridge was that in the opening and where is it please? It couldn't be the Mackinac Bridge.

[@MichiganRocks]

That was the Mackinac Bridge. The one at the end was the bridge over the Blind Sucker River. At first, I thought you were talking about that one and I laughed. That's Mackinac Island on the right side of the bridge.

[@rwprime1]

It has been 65 years and I couldn't understand the water to the right. I didn't remember it that way. I'm thinking land left and land right.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@rwprime1 The Straights of Mackinac divide Lake Michigan from Lake Huron. In my video clip, we were driving north, toward the U.P. So that is Lake Huron on the right and Lake Michigan on the left.