Rock Hunting in Front of the Largest Limestone Quarry in the World

[@kellyharper367]

Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Rob, this video is so enjoyable. It reminds me how wonderful it feels to kayak. It's the closest thing to being "just another animal" among the wildlife. I can feel the waves rock my body as I see the horizon from your vantage point. The rocks, trees, and vivid blue water... thanks for taking me along!

[@MichiganRocks]

It's almost kayak season again!

[@CityRockhounding]

Your work is amazing Rob, as always. Between the scenery, the water, that deer was so cool, the fun kayak trip, those big boulders, it's all a good time. Cool snail fossil, sweet puddingstones. Everyone does love unikite, me included. Thank you!

[@MichiganRocks]

So you liked it, Nic? It's hard to tell from your comment.

[@CityRockhounding]

@@MichiganRocks lol, indeed

[@dpunlasmith]

Wow that Lake Huron water is gorgeous to look at! What a beautiful color!

[@MichiganRocks]

The color is different in different places or in different conditions. Shallow is a lighter color, deep is darker, and sometimes places that have a lot of limestone are really green rather than blue.

[@dpunlasmith]

@@MichiganRocks it is kinda interesting how one body of water can appear to be so many different colors. I live on a lake but it is significantly shallower and has a mostly sand and muck bottom. The only colors we get are shades of brown and it will turn green when the algae is blooming. This isn’t a pretty blue/green like the Great Lakes or the ocean though. This is more comparable to pea soup or guacamole. 🙃🙃☹️☹️

[@sparband]

I was so happy to see a kayaking video. It’s been a long time and they are my favorite.I love the color of the water. The close up of the limestone quarry was neat. The machinery was similar to salt harvesting machinery here on the San Francisco Bay. They have big mountains of salt like that. I would bet that your water temperature there right now is about the same as our year round ocean temperature here. After the initial pain from the cold, your feet go numb. Not enjoyable. Warmer ocean down south.

[@MichiganRocks]

That's how Lake Superior feels in June. It's not the kind of cold you get used to after a few minutes.

[@rosalindhendricks6337]

What a pretty sight, the whitetail leaping down the beach. The water was so blue that day also. Nice day.

[@MichiganRocks]

I see deer in my yard every day, but seeing that one on the beach was really fun.

[@rosalindhendricks6337]

@@MichiganRocks I live near Grand Rapid, in Wyoming, and we have deer who rest with their fawns in our backyard in the unlandscaped portion. This is in a developed subdivision. Because they are wary, I never get to see their leaping like the one in your video. Ours can clear a six foot fence. Isn’t nature wonderful.

[@justjulee9135]

This video was so great! The deer, the unakite, the beautiful water... everything was gorgeous! Thanks for taking us along!

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome, Julee. I had a great time out there.

[@lindaacker4615]

Nice to see another kayaking video, here comes summer! The deer and osprey were a plus. Loved seeing all the pudding stones. The water is so clear that you can see to the bottom and I often wonder if you ever scrape bottom with your kayak. Thanks for another adventure!

[@MichiganRocks]

I ran up on a rock in fairly deep water right at the end. It kind of scared me because I was paddling into the sun and didn't see it coming. There was a sandbar as I was trying to paddle quietly up to the deer. I knew I'd run aground if I tried to go over it, so I went around. Luckily the deer was patient and waited for me.

[@paddiman772]

Thanks! We love your channel!

[@MichiganRocks]

Hey, thanks, paddiman! I appreciate the tip!

[@davidhile5363]

Nice to see you out in the kayak again. You really found some nice pudding stones. The Gastropoda was awesome. I really like the blue-greenish boulder at 10:53 !

[@MichiganRocks]

I had a nice day out. There were parts of the beach that weren't as impressive, but I even found a few interesting things in those places too.

[@bobbimorris1819]

Beautiful scenery, thank you for taking us with you!

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome, Bobbi.

[@captpaul8827]

Nice, calming video. I don't believe that is a puddingstone at 17:30. Looks more like a brecciated jasper. Yes, you are too far up the coast to be in the Traverse Group. The Quarry itself sits in Dundee Limestone.

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't think it was a puddingstone either. But the red jasper looks exactly like like in a puddingstone. I don't think I've ever found red and yellow jasper together like that. It should tumble great.

[@vlogsnorth]

Enjoyed watching your adventure. So peaceful. Recently visited the Quarry overlook. Thanks for sharing👍

[@MichiganRocks]

Big quarry, isn't it? I love stopping there.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

10:10 - “I guess this is where you go if you’re not a strong swimmer” - 😝I gave a bark of laughter at that! Thanks, Rob. Always love going along with you in the kayak.😄

[@MichiganRocks]

Have you seen the SNL skit with Martin Short practicing for olympic synchronized swimming? He was not a strong swimmer either.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

@@MichiganRocks Oh my goodness. YES! Thanks for reminding me! Love Martin Short😜🤣😍

[@disabledvetnralifer932]

That was fun... Thanks

[@JoseLopez-xk9ng]

Thanks .Miami Fl

[@mjoyparks]

Great video! I love the kayak rock hunting ones. The deer on the beach was awesome. Thanks for another great video!

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't know if I've ever seen a deer while out rock hunting on the beach. It's weird because they're everywhere.

[@mjoyparks]

@@MichiganRocks I see deer tracks leading to the river a lot, so it makes sense that they would show up on the beach. But you probably really confused it by approaching on the water!

[@MichiganRocks]

@@mjoyparks I know the deer go to the lake to drink, but I just don't see them. I grew up on an inland lake and about once a year we'd see a deer swimming across. It was about a mile wide where I lived.

[@mjoyparks]

@@MichiganRocks that would be amazing to watch!

[@bettycoffin4206]

The sounds of the water and the paddling are music to my ears and soul. Nice. I could sleep with that background music.

[@MichiganRocks]

The waves steal the show every time.

[@berjo77]

Good to see you back in the boat! Interesting place, only other people I’ve known to go there worked the big boats, cargo runs. Anyway, still so nice to get into the water on a small boat. I miss my canoe, took that out 3 miles from Lakeport! Your trip seemed allot of work for not much until that Gastropod! I used to hunt those in the Swabian Alps (southern Germany) at slate quarries. Very nice “big ol’ snail! I loved all the pudding stones too. Great vid, really needed something relaxing to watch tonight. Thanks for the work!

[@MichiganRocks]

I was a bit concerned about kayaking for five miles one way as my first trip out after sitting around all winter. It wasn't bad though. I'm in and out of the kayak a lot and that helps. Hunting rocks in the German Alps must have been a lot of fun.

[@berjo77]

@@MichiganRocks it was. School outing with my daughter, in Elementary at that time. We’d go to quarries where the slate was uncovered, then lifted one or two layers at a time with giyougic fork lifts with 15~20 foot tines. Once cleared, the kids could stumble in and see what “death plates” and sometimes whole fossilized nautilus-looking creatures. Added bonus, the local minerals included lots of pyrite so the fossils would look like gold. Good times.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@berjo77 Golden fossils trump limestone anytime.

[@NamelessFurry]

KZbin recomended me the "grinding rocks for 1year" video and then i see that u uploaded a video at the same time KZbin recemonded that video 😌

[@MichiganRocks]

That must have been hard to decide which to watch first. So much fun, so little time.

[@NamelessFurry]

@@MichiganRocks yeah 😅

[@umich79]

Just catching up on your videos. Kayaking videos are some of my favorite because they are so relaxing. Beautiful scenery, clear blue water, smooth movement of the kayak. Thank you for sharing!

[@MichiganRocks]

I like getting out in the kayak too. I get a little nervous doing it in ice cold water on a chilly day, so I'll be happy when it warms up a little.

[@Indyanas_ocean_view]

Gorgeous views. Looks like a perfect day to go kayaking. That gastropod fossils is really cool. 😍🥰😇👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MichiganRocks]

Nancy and I found some really nice ones a few years ago.

[@Indyanas_ocean_view]

@@MichiganRocks Awesome! 😍🥰😇👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@donnalantz7981]

Beautiful area. I hope I can get my kayak out and use it this year. Still working on it. The deer was so unexpected. That was cool.

[@MichiganRocks]

That might have been the first time I’ve seen a deer while rock hunting on the beach. Seems like I’d see them more often.

[@donnalantz7981]

I would definitely think so. But you do see quite a bit of other wildlife.

[@rondias6625]

Awesome rocks !! What a beautiful day to be out and about doing what you love..thanks for sharing 🤗

[@MichiganRocks]

It was nice to be on the water again. I guess I could be out on the water in the winer, but you know what I mean.

[@rondias6625]

@@MichiganRocks 😉

[@Channel95TV]

Cool Beans man! I live by the quarry. We should hang out by the quarry and throw things down there!

[@MichiganRocks]

Is that what you do for fun in Rogers City? Are there places you can drop things far enough to make that cool whistling sound as it falls?

[@Channel95TV]

@@MichiganRocks gotta come clean, that’s just my favorite line from the Office. Plenty of big lakes and big rocks here in Alaska though!

[@MichiganRocks]

@@Channel95TV I completely missed the reference.

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

The last one red shapes similar to other red shapes of pudding stones. Crunched closer together lake tumbled ❤💙💜💖 Really liked 👍☺😊🙂 this trip as you paddled along and water sounds. SO REFRESHING a thrilling new adventure. 😍 🌞 beautiful clear day. Thank YOU!

[@MichiganRocks]

It's always nice when other people can enjoy my little trips right along with me.

[@SherryAustinMcginley]

Any day outside is a good day. Good video and drone shots.

[@MichiganRocks]

Yep, still. it warm, but not terribly cold either.

[@kylaabegglen1275]

You crack me up! That's where I would be swimming.😄 Love the coral fossils you found. I almost choked when you dropped that last one though.😳 We don't find anything near that awesome if by chance we are lucky enough to find a coral fossil in MT. Awesome pudding stones today! I think the one was a brecciated jasper, it will look beautiful polished though. Great video Rob! Thanks for sharing!✌️🤠

[@MichiganRocks]

There are literally tons of coral fossils here, so they're not that big of a thrill to me. I'm sure you have stuff in Montana that seems ordinary to you that I would be super excited about (like Montana agates for example). I think you're right about that one near the end being brecciated jasper. I don't find yellow jasper around here, and the red looked very much like the red jasper in puddingstones, so it was a little confusing.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

You’ve got sapphires in MT, though!😁

[@grokeffer6226]

The water looks especially beautiful there.

[@aladygunslinger6469]

Thank you SO much for beach cleaning along the way. I commend folks that do that as I do it too when I get there

[@MichiganRocks]

I always pick up at least a little trash. Fortunately most beaches aren't too littered.

[@R.M.MacFru]

Nice haul, Rob. 😃

[@tonyhamilton9764]

Love that you pick up the litter as you go. I learned this years ago when I got the bug for metal detecting, sometimes it is so bad that you can't make a dent but I always pick up here and there as I go. Great relaxing videos when you are hunting along the lake, thanks for sharing!

[@MichiganRocks]

Every little bit helps when it comes to picking up litter. I don't get it all either. Most of the beaches I go to don't really have very much.

[@moonstruck581]

Kayak trip and Rockhounding, that gastropod was amazing. Rob thanks for the adventure.

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome, Heather.

[@alanm3438]

Nice sky cam shots. I guess the cold does not scare you from the hunt.

[@MichiganRocks]

It scares me a little. I have very wimpy hands.

[@salishseaquest7952]

Wow, Rob, how cold was that water you were wading in? I'm pretty sure you were wearing your waders, but it must have been chilly. No wonder the swim marker was that far up the beach. Thanks again for the drone shots -- it helps to see what's around. Great kayak trip and some good rocks, too! Loved that gastropod.

[@MichiganRocks]

The water is very cold, but I was mostly only up to my shins so I didn't even feel it. It was a little colder when I waded out to the boulder in waist deep water. I didn't stay out there long, so I wasn't cold for long. What bothers me is the though of falling in. That would be very bad.

[@salishseaquest7952]

@@MichiganRocks Falling in?? I hadn't thought of that. Yikes! Stay dry, sir.

[@largent45]

That kayak adventure looked like a totally awesome and beautiful day! The views were beautiful and that deer was awesome. Sorry that there wasnt better rocks out there, but for the viewer, it was a peaceful, magical day! Even if it was exhausting and cold for you! lol. Thanks for the ride!

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't have any complaints about the rocks. I didn't have to paddle five miles to find good rocks, but I did find that gastropod near the far end of my little trip. I also saw the ospreys and deer that I would have missed if I hadn't gone farther. Plus I got some exercise.

[@michiganprospectors]

I like the overhead view of the quarry. I never get to see inside there from the ground. Rogers City is one of our favorite places. Love the beaches. Love the rocks. Farther up North the rocks are smaller but we find some nice ones.

[@MichiganRocks]

Have you been to the viewing area? There's a raised platform where I was at the beginning of this video, but there's a better one up closer to US-23. goo.gl/maps/LzgxMYm2t7mhbQUv9

[@michiganprospectors]

@@MichiganRocks No, I had no idea there was one. I have to check it out. Thanks.

[@margaretlynch1494]

That gastropod(?) Was sooo cool! The chirp you took home was too. Great outing! Thanks!🙋‍♀️🎈🙃🎈

[@MichiganRocks]

That was a fun day on the lake.

[@YTrandomusr24]

I really enjoyed the video while having a snack here! Thanks a lot for sharing such a great place and the rock hunting with us! Greetings from Minas Gerais, Brazil!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks for watching from so far away. You have some great rocks in Brazil too.

[@virginiarocks]

Wow. Those ice sculptures were just so interesting. And lovely stones. I found some really nice stones near Rogers City in 2020

[@MichiganRocks]

It hasn’t been very warm here, but I was still surprised to see all that ice.

[@MsUtuber2]

When I lived in Novi, they built the 12 Oaks Mall. I found Petoskey stones all over in Novi. I also found big Michigan agates (5" diameter) and Puddin Stone until I was over it.

[@MichiganRocks]

None of that surprises me except the agates. That would be very surprising, especially that big.

[@MsUtuber2]

@@MichiganRocks That huge agate I found really surprised me too. I'd found smaller ones. That was my fish, but it got taken.

[@teeteepalooza]

I’ve never seen a deer trot like that. Around here (south central PA) they’re springy. Very cool. The osprey nest was HUGE! I really like the stones that have the burnt orange color in them.

[@MichiganRocks]

Are the deer springy because they're jumping over logs and stuff. They jump more when they're in the woods.

[@teeteepalooza]

@@MichiganRocks hmmm possibly. mostly i see them browsing in a clearing or springing across a road. i’ll have to ask my dad if he’s seen a trotty one & let you know. ahhh good….i have myself a mission. 😃

[@lorrets9775]

I enjoyed the kayak ride. The rock with the green stripe was my favourite one.

[@MichiganRocks]

The little red one with the green stripe? That was a little cutie, wasn't it?

[@sandmaker]

It looked lije a beautiful day to be out I'm glad you were able to get a few stones. Keep having fun.

[@MichiganRocks]

It was a really nice day. I wouldn't mind it warming up a little, but it wasn't really cold.

[@smithdog4770]

Thanks for visiting Rogers City again, great video and nice haul of rocks. That Gastropod was super nice, hope when my wife watches this video she doesn't see it. She'll be making me drag my kayak out to go look for it. And that last stone could be brecciated jasper but I've also seen similar stones called Septarian Jasper. I found one today, maybe a mile from there, that at first glance looked just like a lightning stone. Maybe we could name them a Lake Huron Lighting Stone and then people will look for them too. LOL

[@MichiganRocks]

I could tell you approximately where I left that gastropod if you ever go looking for it. It's in the vicinity of the big boulders out in the water. It's far enough from the water that it might be safe until there's a really big storm. I've never heard of septarian jasper. If it's like what I found, I want to find more! I talked to a couple on the beach who told me that they find Petoskeys where I was and also at Seagull Point. I didn't find any in either place and thought it was too far north. I found some maybes that I showed in the video, but nothing that was definitely a Petoskey Stone. What's your experience with them? I have always wondered where they fizzle out. One more question. Are there any other beaches in the area that I should be checking out? I'm always looking for somewhere new to explore.

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

Beautiful day Rob.

[@mrimc]

Cool stones and a Grrrrreat video! The fact that you pick up the trash along the way only confirms what an awesome guy you really are..

[@MichiganRocks]

I have a hard time leaving it behind. I don't pick up all of it, but I do like to take some. I figure if I'm taking a few rocks, I can kind of pay the beach back for them by cleaning up a bit.

[@mrimc]

@@MichiganRocks Indeed. Very respectable.

[@johncloar1692]

Nice day out thanks for sharing

[@MsUtuber2]

It's really beautiful there. Michigan Magic

[@MichiganRocks]

I love Michigan beaches.

[@Algorhythmz]

Beautiful scenery and great to come along with you to see things I'd never see. Just fossils laying around is incredibly cool. Great vid!

[@MichiganRocks]

There are a lot of fossils in this area. I have to admit, I take them for granted more than I should.

[@kellyhollingsworth6100]

Looks like a relaxing day for a row. Keep the videos coming, I enjoy the different scenery compared to where I live, cheers until next time.😎👍

[@MichiganRocks]

We have some beautiful beaches here.

[@staceysakkinen1270]

I enjoyed watching. 😉

[@JettRiver]

I would LOVE to see if Rail Road ballast (rock from railroad tracks) would tumble.. You channel is great. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@MichiganRocks]

I think that material would vary a lot depending on where it was from.

[@oldgamerchick]

Beautiful day for a rock hunt. The scenery is amazing. Great video. Ooh almost forgot. I found my very first Texas pudding stone. The matrix is brown but, the tiny jaspers and milky quartz are so pretty. Thanks for sharing. 🙃☕❤❤❤❤

[@MichiganRocks]

Congratulations! I don't think I've seen any conglomerates from Texas.

[@oldgamerchick]

@@MichiganRocks I will try to get you a photo. It has lots of milky quartz and jaspers of brown to a pink kinda color. It's very small. At first I thought it was a coprolite or dino poo lol. Then I got curious as it looked like the pudding stones you have. I researched it and found pudding stones are found all around the world.

[@captpaul8827]

@@oldgamerchick I have never seen what I would call puddingstone in Texas. I suppose ones could have formed from the Grenville, but I've never seen one...

[@oldgamerchick]

@@captpaul8827 hi Capt Paul. I did look up pudding stones. They are fairly common around the world from what I have read. The color of the matrix led me to think it could be a pudding stone. I can't remember the source but, they said pudding stones in Michigan are white with the jaspers. Other countries have different colored matrix. Here in Texas it's reported the matrix has a brown cast. I am fairly new to this stone type. I thought it was a dino poo at first. But, there are no bits of fossil like bone or shell. The article I read did say however they have found plant and other fossil types in some pudding stones. The reason I stumbled onto this stone is I was gathering small gravel bits to use in my tumbler. I later realized some of the rocks were milky quartz The gravel comes from a quarry somewhere else here in Texas. It's totally different from the local rocks which have heavy iron oxide concentrations mixed with red clay and yellow mud stone. There is also a lot of limestone in the gravel they used on the dirt road in front of my house. I have found a few artifacts mixed in with the limestone. And, a few fossils. For the most part the larger rocks are I believe to be flint and mixtures of jasper and quartz. No agates that I have found yet sadly. But, the rocks I have found are pretty and fun to collect. I am mostly a fossil hunter. But, I love pretty much all rocks because they are history we can hold in our hands. Each one has a story about how it was formed and where it came from.

[@captpaul8827]

@@oldgamerchick I'd have to see a photo but it wouldn't surprise me there are some in Texas, I've just never seen one. As I'm sure you know, the four main recognised puddingstone types are the Hertfordshire (England), the Schunemunk (NY/NJ), the Roxbury (MA), and the Jasper conglomerate from Ontario, but found throughout NE Lower Michigan.

[@JoseLopez-xk9ng]

Nice view thanks

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome, Jose.

[@paigelee6321]

Beautiful area awesome thank you 😊💙

[@markattardo]

Awesome kayak adventure!!

[@MichiganRocks]

I sure enjoyed it.

[@MihaiStanciu2701]

what a beautiful adventure, nicely filmed and edited!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, Mihai.

[@BushtreckBoosh]

Hey man, I love your rock videos because you find alot of the same types of rocks that I find on the Canadian side of superior (30 miles north of the Sault). Lots of conglomerates and quartzite cobblestone. I'd really enjoy being able to pick your brain some day.

[@MichiganRocks]

There's not too much to pick there if you're looking for rock identification.

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

Nice day out. Love the pretty stones, and nice to see the deer. Love the snail fossil, it's looks like a cool New Zealand design. (koro) The pudding stones are pretty cool.

[@MichiganRocks]

It's weird that I don't see deer more often. They're thick around here. I see them every day in my yard. I think that's the first one I've seen on a beach while rock hunting though.

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

@@MichiganRocks wow amazing to see them in your yard. I like making venison curry. 😊😊 They are considered a pest in New Zealand.

[@seashoremudlark3916]

Luv the filming of u from the kayak. Nice video. glad u brought all of your tools with u. Nice rocks...the dark sparkly one is probably a quartzite...so pretty. I'm off to a gem show today in Topsfield massachusetts. Excited to shop. I uploaded 2 videos you might appreciate one of my rock and crystal cabinet and one of my beach found rocks. Happy hunting

[@MichiganRocks]

I thought the dark sparkly one might be schist, but I don't really know. Good luck at the mineral show.

[@LadyYoop]

SO cool....is it awesome to be out hey? Thanks for the tour.

[@MichiganRocks]

It was great to be out. I wouldn't mind a few more degrees on the thermometer, but it was still a beautiful day.

[@debbielucas7792]

Amazing, you've always got the best videos Rob!

[@dancrites453]

Awesome video! Can't wait to start getting out hunting a bit more. It's finally warming up. Thanks for sharing...

[@MichiganRocks]

It could warm up a few more degrees for me. I'd like to ditch the waders and the jacket.

[@RockandRoadRockhounding]

Oh wow that gastropod was neat! Crazy that you guys still have spots of snow up there.

[@MichiganRocks]

It's mostly gone, but not quite all of it. There is none left around my house at least. The grass is just starting to green up.

[@captpaul8827]

@@MichiganRocks Certainly beats the year I graduated college, when there were still icebergs floating around Lake Superior... 😁

[@MichiganRocks]

@@captpaul8827 I just saw icebergs today (May 4) in Lake Huron just north of Rogers City.

[@1wholoves2smile]

This is the rock equivalent of stopping to smell the roses and I’m here for it

[@MichiganRocks]

That's a great description of what I do. Sometimes smelling them is enough and I don't need to bring a bouquet home.

[@mctron22rd]

You know my name is Crystal and I really love those sparkly Crystals! How did my mother know I was going to be a rockhound!!!?? Us ladies for some reason love things that sparkle and things that are shiny!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

Maybe you've got it backwards. Maybe you became a rockhound _because_ your name is Crystal. You should thank your mom!

[@charlottebeck3757]

Thanks so much for your videos! I learned a lot from you and I really appreciate it. I just watched the short where you polished the agate with the magic cloth. What in the world is that? Tell me more!!

[@MichiganRocks]

That's a cloth for cleaning eyeglasses. It doesn't work quite as well as I showed the video. I took out the part where I polished it on my cabochon machine for about half an hour.

[@charlottebeck3757]

@@MichiganRocks ah ha 😊

[@Jeremy-ls2zc]

I think you were my Jr High Algebra teacher. Amazing to see you on KZbin!.

[@MichiganRocks]

I probably was. I taught eighth grade math for 30 years. You went to Thunder Bay Junior High?

[@Crazyman23]

Just wanted to say amazing video. Took my kids out rock hunting over the weekend along Erie. Found tons of Intresting rocks. Along with one that I was going to add to the aquarium. It was too large to fit and decided to crack it open so I could fit it in the tank and layer it to give my pleco a place to hide. Beautiful assortment of fossilized shells on the inside along with some sort of tube animal. Also a few had some spots that sparkled. Any clue to what could cause sparkling from sea shell fossils? Reminds me of the look on the inside of a small geode almost.

[@MichiganRocks]

I have seen pyrite in limestone before. It might be that. The tube animal might be a crinoid stem. They look sort of like little bolts.

[@toddfiller4631]

I work at a limestone quarry in Indiana and the water is always so clear coming out of the limestone walls. Limestone is the best natural water filter you will find here.

[@MichiganRocks]

I notice that the lake usually has a pretty green color when there's a limestone bottom. I love that color.

[@toddfiller4631]

@@MichiganRocks oh yeah. It's like a good green and teal. You should make it into an active limestone quarry in the winter time, the frozen waterfalls are gorgeous.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@toddfiller4631 But it would be hard to see if I was sneaking in in the middle of the night!

[@toddfiller4631]

@@MichiganRocks this is true. Ha

[@hollismallory2757]

Is that Lake Huron? Michigan is beautiful country.

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, it's Lake Huron in the north eastern part of the lower peninsula.

[@teeteepalooza]

17:25 very cool!

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't think it's a puddingstone, but I do think it's going to tumble really well.

[@teeteepalooza]

@@MichiganRocks looking forward to seeing the result

[@sarajamieson05]

I just watched the 1 year of grinding rocks video, and saw this one. I always enjoy seeing channels from my state! You said in the other video you live in Alpena. Do you know or know of Jessica and Jamie Hatch from there? They have a couple KZbin channels, Gone to the Snow Dogs, and Snow Dogs Vlogs. They are great people I have met a few times!

[@MichiganRocks]

I know of them, but I don't know them personally. A friend of mine is friends with them.

[@sarajamieson05]

@@MichiganRocks that’s cool! They are good people.

[@robertbradford3461]

That last one was super nice, definitely makes me curious to the inside

[@MichiganRocks]

I won't be cutting that one because it's too small I will be tumbling it though.

[@6stringgunner511]

Back in the day. I could usually find a mullusk she'll fossil in the limestone gravel. These days? Not so much. I haven't found any in years. It's not for lack of trying. They're just not abundant nowadays. Btw. You're braver than me! I wouldn't be able to kayak out on the lake. Especially in the cold!

[@MichiganRocks]

I really debated about whether to go in the kayak. I don't mind paddling in cold water if the air is at least warm in case I fall in. I've never tipped a kayak though, so I am not on edge all day worrying about it. I mostly stay close to shore. Brachiopods are really easy to find around here. The gastropods are less common.

[@caodesignworks2407]

Where ya looking? I find quite a bit of them down in the Saginaw bay coastal area heading up into the thumb

[@6stringgunner511]

@@caodesignworks2407 Ohhh. I'm an Ohio Buckeye down here in Cleveland. Goooooo, Buckeyes!!!! 😂 Ha ha ha ha ha ha.

[@brodyhess5553]

You need to come north ! I thought there were Petoskey stones on Drummond island but they might just be fossils now that I think bout it

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't think there are Petoskeys up there, but I hear there are fossils.

[@MsUtuber2]

Nice snail shell

[@sallythompson5071]

That bounding deer had me laughing. Nice float.

[@MichiganRocks]

I was lucky to get as close as I did. My GoPro has a really wide angle lens, so everything looks tiny on it.

[@99Rockhounding]

That gastropod was really cool!

[@MichiganRocks]

Nancy and I found some really good ones a few years ago at Rockport. They weren't anywhere near where I took you. I don't think you could get to them now because the water is too high.

[@easterazali9237]

Most beautiful finds Rob I love that last pudding stone 🥰

[@MichiganRocks]

If you mean the questionable puddingstone, that's probably not a puddingstone. Awesome rock though.

[@easterazali9237]

@@MichiganRocks I’m talking about the pudding stone ( 16.29 ) you said “ it’s a keeper 😊

[@MichiganRocks]

@@easterazali9237 Oh yeah, that's a nice one. My neighbor Sam was here last night doing the weekly clean out of his tumblers. He has seen lots of puddingstones and that's one he commented on. He liked it too.

[@TheMadFlasher]

This is great, did you keep that pudding stone which looked mostly jasper? That was beautiful!

[@MichiganRocks]

That one at the end that probably isn't a puddingstone? Yes, I kept that one.

[@TheMadFlasher]

@@MichiganRocks Thank god

[@FriggOff361]

Great video! Have you ever found amber?

[@MichiganRocks]

Nope. I don't think there's amber in Michigan. At least not that I've heard of.

[@emilysartcart]

This videos speaks to me. I live across the lake and Rock hunting is fun. But also, I'm a huge fan of great lakes freighter. The John J Boland just came by my a few days ago. I wonder if they were hauling cargo from when you filmed this video? Either way, pretty cool. Awesome filming, too.

[@MichiganRocks]

I filmed this on April 28. I looked up the freighter the next day and it was in Lake St. Clair. I think it was headed to Buffalo.

[@KLS1974]

Did you keep the Gastropod?

[@robyounce4636]

Hey Rob, my wife, Debi and I are returning to Whitefish Point this weekend and were wanting to watch your video there but cannot find it. Searches turned up nothing. Can you give us a link? thanks...

[@MichiganRocks]

I have been to Whitefish Point a couple times, but I don't think I ever made a video there.

[@JoseLopez-xk9ng]

Thanks.Nice video.I m like

[@patriciamckean4186]

Brrrr...! Love kayaking but need an assist getting in and out.

[@MichiganRocks]

We have a very nice kayak ramp at the Duck Park in Alpena. You put your kayak on rollers and there are bars to hold onto as you get in. Then you just roll yourself into the water. There's even a little shed there where they rent kayaks. This is for river kayaking, so there aren't really rocks to find, but there's a lot of river to kayak around right in the middle of town. The only thing you can see at times are some church steeples, otherwise you wouldn't even know you were in town.

[@kathryncruz8356]

I love trying to guess which you’ll pick up! I’m always wrong LOL

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm mysterious!

[@charlesbordner9240]

Did you row into Thompson state park??? I was thinking about picking there this week and curious how the rocks are there??

[@MichiganRocks]

I did not go that far. You can walk into Thompson State Park. That's what I did in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3-QfGlvrrGYn80

[@edpaslaski9477]

I am really surprised you didn't find any keepers. I'm sorry about that! I didn't want to waste your time, but I had a great hunt when I went. The video was great though. I'm jealous of the Jasper find. They are so beautiful polished. Was the last rock an agate? It's not common to find them on Huron, but it's possible. Thank you for leaving the area better than you found it! I always collect the trash I see. I wish people would do the same.

[@edpaslaski9477]

I have to make friends at the quarrys I see 😂

[@MichiganRocks]

I brought home a few puddingstones and a couple others. The spot just past the harbor was really good, it just wasn't great on Adam's Point. I had a great day though and found plenty to keep me happy. Thanks again.

[@harrychest4303]

The lake water is crystal clear. Which lake is it? Michigan, Huron, or Erie?

[@MichiganRocks]

Lake Huron in this video.

[@LuCifer-ys4uz]

I never saw an Ostrich in a Tree.. xD Anyway, a great hunt and some nice Rocks. ^0^/

[@MichiganRocks]

I have never seen that either. I'd like to though!

[@lauraarmenis4203]

I must admit, i love tagging along with you from my comfy chair. I dropped into your shop... was hoping to purchase one ,maybe 2, ya two, of those heart of stones. Gotta a link?

[@MichiganRocks]

Sure. I dropped off a few of those just the other day, so they should have some. They don't have an online store, but will work with you if you call or email. olivetbookandgift.com

[@lauraarmenis4203]

Super, email sent. Thanks.

[@lauraarmenis4203]

Ahhh 😥😥 she doesn't deliver to Canada. And I don't know anyone in the states as she suggested to reroute them to me themselves. Sighhhhh.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@lauraarmenis4203 I have mailed a couple things to Canada and it's a bit of a pain. You have to fill out customs forms. It's also expensive. I can't say I'm surprised that Mary doesn't ship out of the county. I don't even like shipping things within the U.S. That's why I sell everything through Olivet. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you, Laura.

[@lauraarmenis4203]

@@MichiganRocks Understandable. Maybe if you practice skipping those rocks, you'd make it clear cross Lake Huron to Sarnia. Teeheehee. 🤣 Happy kayaking... see ya next video.

[@drthmik]

I like that boulder That's a nice boulder

[@MichiganRocks]

I thought so too, that's why I filmed it. Purdy!

[@donnahall6015]

Do you use a drone for your overhead pictures???

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes. I use a Mavic Mini.

[@charlesbordner9240]

I'm looking for a state campground somewhere on Huron where I can walk both directions with waders and get away from the crowd....any suggestions??

[@MichiganRocks]

You can do that at most campgrounds. The key is to walk farther than most others. Hoeft State park was good when Nancy and I went last summer. We walked a ways to the south, but not miles like I usually do. We found puddingstones there, but not Petoskeys. It's too far north for Petoskeys. I didn't find and good rocks in Ossineke. Negwegon, south of Ossineke is fairly good to the north, but to the south it's all sand. You can camp there, but you have to hike in on foot (or kayak) about a mile to get to the nearest campground. Harrisville State Park and nearby Sturgeon Point Lighthouse both have good rocks but they're pretty picked over. Walking from Sturgeon point to the north, I ran out of rocks pretty quickly. I haven't walked too far toward Harrisville. At Harrisville State Park, you'll run into town to the north and the rocks seem to get smaller as you go south, but I haven't gone too far there either. Tawas is all sand. I went to the day use area of Lakeport State park near Port Huron this spring. The rocks were good there. A friend and I found puddingstones and Petoskey Stones. That's all I can think of right now.

[@charlesbordner9240]

I think I'm going to stay another day here at fisherman's island and probably explore here more and north of Norwood with the price of gas......but I'll probably come back to camp at hoft s.p I really want to find some puddingstones for my mom

[@charlesbordner9240]

Well I woke up and decided to camp Hoyt sp..... I'm on the lake!!! Stop by if you're in the neighborhood

[@MichiganRocks]

@@charlesbordner9240 I just got back from Hoeft. Nancy and I went this evening. We found several small puddingstones and left them all behind. They were all small though and there weren't a lot. I'd suggest hunting toward Rogers City. We found better rocks in that direction.

[@charlesbordner9240]

I had a nice trip to hoeft s.p I really enjoyed 40 mile point lighthouse!!!! This would be a great video for you guy's!!! Also the roadside park in-between charlavoix and Petoskey a small walk to the north is the old big rock nuclear plant and big rock point!!!

[@garyb6219]

I've seen that same ship in Waukegan, IL.

[@icatz]

Did you hear me whine each time you threw back a fossil? You must be incredibly fit. My arms got tired watching you paddle. TFS your nice day. 💖💔🦅🦅

[@MichiganRocks]

I thought that was just the wind. I'm not incredibly fit at all. I was a little concerned about taking a ten mile round trip after sitting around all winter, but it wasn't too bad. I had a lot of breaks to look for rocks and enjoy the scenery.

[@icatz]

@@MichiganRocks No, that was me, not the wind. Surely it was more like 12+ miles. Can you move your arms today?

[@kevinreynolds7068]

Rob I absolutely love your videos. I hope you are wearing a wetsuit under your clothes. That Lake can be unpredictable and deadly. I have spent many years paddling the big lakes. You are a master finding and polishing rocks.

[@MichiganRocks]

No wetsuit, but I generally stay close to shore and I don't go out in really cold water if it's not a decent temperature outside. I made an exception going across behind the freighter, but that made me nervous. I've never fallen out of my kayak but I don't like taking risks in deep water, especially if it's cold.

[@friendlyneighborhoodcrackh6059]

You seem very content with your life. How did you do it?

[@MichiganRocks]

I am content and happy. I go to church almost every day. I think that's a big part of it. Not that you need to go to church every day, but trusting God is important to me.