if i come to Michigan can I walk behind you and pick up your throwaway rocks?🤣😂
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
If you can find me, sure.
@salishseaquest79523 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks There will be a whole string of us, chasing the rocks you drop. ;-)
@marcwheeler44063 жыл бұрын
I'd would be asking a million question of the history of how the different stones got there by what bigger boulders did they reside in...you'd probably be giving me Rock's by then cause then I'd be so out of breathe carrying them I'd wouldnt be able to ask questions... and I'd be weighted down by all the gorgeous rocks. I could finally use all my pockets in my jeans, backpack and pail maybe I could attach a clip and bag to my wellies🤔😀...lol ..lol..I'm mean I love them rocks even if they arent tumbled...😷👋
@sallyannchappell5671 Жыл бұрын
I think he should have a subscriber walk along his favourite spots that he is willing to share.
@youcancreatetoo60583 жыл бұрын
Watching you juggle out there made my day!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could amuse you.
@bradspicks Жыл бұрын
The M-Gander rock dude goes around !!!
@colleenbowden39323 жыл бұрын
Nice trip to North Beach. By 11 am that beach has had a dozen or more people on it each day. Weather was definitely cooperative for a nice walk.
@littledabwilldoya97173 жыл бұрын
My daughter and I have frequently met others coming off the beach, saying they were ‘skunked’, and have then gone out to pick and found some nice stones! I think other people have different perspectives, and together with wave action, the beach is always turning over. Plus, I’ve gone over areas I’ve already checked, and been lucky.🤷🏻♀️😊
@ruthchapman38473 жыл бұрын
Finding a Leland blue us still on my bucket list, thanks for the trip
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
It wasn't plentiful, but I did come home with that handful.
@jimmylarge1148 Жыл бұрын
There’s a bunch up here. I live near there and u can find them pretty easily you just have to beat everyone else out there. Completely new rocks on the beaches washed up daily.
@j.b.43403 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking me along. My ancestors settled Petoskey(Belmer) so even though I live in Louisiana, the Petoskey stone brings me back. 🙂
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
That's cool. Petoskey and that whole part of the state is really pretty.
@karyndekeiser-moulton12132 жыл бұрын
As usual, I’m giddy with excitement looking ahead w you at the beach stones. I even lean into my iPad. Sick huh? Then, suddenly you stop and You pick up a phenomenal stone. You say “that’s a cool stone”. I’m gazing at the beauty in your hand when my heart drops like a pudding stone in the middle of Lake Michigan on the coldest of the coldest day in the history of our era (whatever that is). You release it, “Not what I’m looking for today”. Arggggggggggg! Sigh….well, at the very least I owe you big-time for the joy of the walk and the education you provide. Just gettin started, Karyn If I should ever find one that you left behind, what do I need to do to ID said stone?
@MichiganRocks2 жыл бұрын
Don't let the ones I release bother you. Think of it as catch and release. I have a few books that I own listed in my Amazon storefront in the description of this video. They will help you identify some really common rocks. But don't expect them to help you identify everything. There's a huge variety of rocks that have been deposited in Michigan by glaciers. Another thing I do to identify rocks is post them on some Facebook pages. One of my go-to groups is "Great Lakes Rocks & Minerals". You'll get a lot of people making funny comments or bad guesses, but there will also be a few decent hints. You won't get answers to all of you questions there, but it is a good starting point before doing more research.
@dodiebondwood7 ай бұрын
I sometimes pause the video to look around. I see things sometimes. Man, I wish I was closer. The stones and so beautiful and colorful there.
@coffee1983710 күн бұрын
Very beautiful finds Rob I enjoyed your very talented juggling of rocks
@southforkmining3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the zen feel of your videos. The quiet, the waves rippling, kayak paddle sounds, the stillness of the drone. And of course the rocks. Nice work. Virtual rock hunts. Thanks
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich. None of that is ever done on purpose. I mean I go on rock hunts on purpose, but all the calming sounds just happen. The drone isn't quite as silent as in my videos. It's really not loud at all, but does make a buzzing sound when it's close. Of course there is no microphone for that reason, so I always record a minute of waves to play over it. So I guess that part takes a little more planning.
@SherryAustinMcginley3 жыл бұрын
The boulders were very nice, as were the Leland blue stones the petosky stones. Thank you for the entertainment 🤹♀️
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Sherry.
@txwaterbird61153 жыл бұрын
Those boulders are magnificent! They make me wish I had taken more geology classes in school so I could understand the forces that made them. Thanks for the video.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to have a few of those in my yard. I need a bigger bucket.
@Hklbrries2 жыл бұрын
It’s not too late!!!
@ceciliasanchez590117 күн бұрын
Don’t know why, but I find your videos very calming and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing
@MichiganRocks16 күн бұрын
Walking on a beach is pretty calming. That's one of the reasons I keep doing it.
@lynnscott82863 жыл бұрын
That is a perfect beach. If I wasn’t all the way in Oregon I would be trailing behind you. Beautiful rocks
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is a beautiful beach. We are blessed with many beautiful beaches here.
@izzypescadero16193 жыл бұрын
Whereabouts in Oregon @Lynn Scott?
@easterazali92373 жыл бұрын
This was a good day for you Rob finding the blue stones and more ! Thanks for taking us along 💐it was lovely 🥰
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
It was a lovely day, wasn't it? The Leland Blue was the icing on the cake.
@joyceknitsandsews3 жыл бұрын
I was at Van’s Beach and North Beach this morning. Beautiful weather, calm water, fun rock hunt.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you found some good stuff.
@yaimamartinez95763 жыл бұрын
Interesting and relaxing as usual...and then comes an "Oreo Stone"... yep, I'm hungry now 😂
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully your cupboards are well stocked.
@antoniabonatti57473 жыл бұрын
Eu tb pego pedrinhas , mas não as corto.Num vídeo seu ...fiquei fascinada com as fatias de pedras ,Sensacional ! .No Brasil tb tem pedras belíssimas
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Você tem ótimas ágatas no Brasil.
@littledabwilldoya97173 жыл бұрын
I was going to comment that it came in purple, also. Personally, I’d keep the small Leland blues also, so I could make myself some earrings.😊
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I kept all the Leland Blue I found. I think I did pretty well, but I only have one other hunt to compare to.
@lisavillanova38363 жыл бұрын
Awesome Adventure as usual.👍 Your trips and filming never disappoint🥰
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
That's good, I'd hate to be disappointing.
@salishseaquest79523 жыл бұрын
Rob, you are a man of many talents -- drone pilot, rock hound, and juggler extraordinaire! This was a fun hunt -- I knew from the thumbnail you had success, but I had my doubts early on. Glad the Leland Blues and the Good Petoskey Stones started to pop up for you. Great drone footage and gorgeous water on Lake Michigan....thanks for making that long trip just for us.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
The trip wasn't _just_ for you. I did enjoy it too.
@storytimewithunclebill19982 жыл бұрын
The drone shot was cool. Lots of Petoskey stones. Those Leland Blues are cool. No fish. They must not know your is a rock not a fishing show. Great finds again. Was fun to watch. Great video
@MichiganRocks2 жыл бұрын
There are fish, they just like a little deeper water.
@RM-vw3ov3 жыл бұрын
Lovely walking with you this morning!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
It was nice having you along. You were very quiet. I hardly noticed that you were there.
@Ally-Oop2 жыл бұрын
What a treat. Thanks for bringing us along!
@MichiganRocks2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Parry6353 жыл бұрын
rock hunting juggling, the channel has new heights. Loved it, Chris & Lisa
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
The rocks went to some new heights at least.
@diannpowell10773 жыл бұрын
Another great video! The Leland Blue were so cool to see. Thanks for showing us what you find!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
For industrial waste, they sure are popular.
@karenpacker88623 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Leland's and even Petoskeys. Enjoyed your juggling. There's nothing you can't do with rocks. LOL
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Oh, I'd say there are a few things I can't do with them.
@umich793 жыл бұрын
It’s so relaxing to watch and listen to your videos. Beautiful scenery, interesting rocks, the gentle sound of the waves and your calm narration. Thank you for all these moments of Zen! Bonus video: juggling😊
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Maybe some day I'll be attacked by bees or something and you can hear my not-so-calm voice.
@vickieowens149910 ай бұрын
Yes and I was getting ready to say how nice you to help out others great Karma😊❤️🙏
@jasonochoochoski74423 жыл бұрын
I just love your hat of choice!!! The Stormy Kromer!!! I've got a bunch of them as well. Great for rock hunting...
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I have two. I had a blue plaid one first, and then I saw the maize and blue one and had to have it.
@earljohnson26762 жыл бұрын
I’m amazed with the lakes looks like our sea port. Very beautiful area and you guys pull some nice agates etc out of there . Ok enjoy and be safe
I really didn't think the juggling would get such a response. There are more comments about that than anything else.
@betojdesigns3 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks Hey, not everybody has that ability and agility. We have to applaud your talents.
@rebeccatelgenhoff35403 жыл бұрын
Rob I was up to Leland 3 weeks ago with my family but I didn’t get to hunt for rocks in the area because of prior arrangements I had to be at. Thanks for sharing this place. Now when I return again I will be able to look rocks on the beach! I hope you were able to stop at Sleeping bear dunes while you were up there!😀
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I drove by the dunes and saw them in the distance from Point Betsie light house. I decided to go to a rock beach instead.
@rebeccatelgenhoff35403 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks Point Betsie lighthouse is a pretty popular place for rock hounders, I have been 2x and every time I have been there the beach is always busy with people looking for rocks.
@booboobear57103 жыл бұрын
I loved watching this rock hunt. What a great trip.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
It was a very fun day.
@bettyred3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful beach. Love the rocks. Cladophora are my favorite with a side of juggling.👍 What a fun day!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Rockport near Alpena has a lot of cladopora.
@bettyred3 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks thanks for the tip
@tv-up6wz3 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm Kimpd from Korea. Thank you for watching the beautiful little sea rock. I love the sound of the water. I love the different compositions. I've had a healing time. I'll be back.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Kimpd.
@sallyannchappell5671 Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for the juggling, let alone finding some gorgeous Michigan rocks
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
Juggling was a previous obsession.
@paigelee63213 жыл бұрын
Never heard of Leland blue, looks like blue agate, I know it rare to find blue agate , nice finds , thank you for sharing 😊💙
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
It's cool looking stuff. I love the light blue stuff.
@1sec2midnight3 жыл бұрын
Hello MR, It is great fun watching you find such nice Petoskey stones. I just love them. Beautiful views of the lake, so blue! Thanks so much for sharing and for the juggling, what a talent!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
No shortage of Petoskeys in my videos. It's one of the most common rocks I find.
@ericcolantonio73463 жыл бұрын
Wow I did not know there was blue rocks on Michigan beaches! Super cool finds!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Those aren't rocks, they're slag from iron smelting in the 1800's. They're still highly prized by rock hunters. A lot of jewelry is made from them.
@sunqwest13 жыл бұрын
love the juggling and the rock hunting.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I wanted my reject rocks to feel useful.
@debzyj3763 жыл бұрын
You really got a treasure today! Totally enjoyed it.... thank you.💙
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I was very happy with my finds. It was fun finding something new.
@stephanieNlove2 жыл бұрын
My grandparents lived in Leland for years, and I hounded that same beach as a child (mostly just for Petoskeys). Thanks for the walk into the past!
@MichiganRocks2 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful area with good rocks too. I'm glad you could relive your childhood a bit.
@cordymarchione34713 жыл бұрын
I just love how clear the water is.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Yep, it's pretty clear. I love the Great Lakes.
@dandickinson10033 жыл бұрын
Cool petoskeys! The one looks like it has a flower in it. Cool blues too. I liked the big Jasper as well. Cool hunt
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Lots of fun rocks on this beach. Leland Blue is something I have only found once before, so that was a lot of fun to find.
@virginiarocks3 жыл бұрын
Very cool, lovely slag and stones. The water was lovely, especially when the sun came out. Enjoyed the drone shots too. Quite enjoyed the special event at 18:50 (also chuckled a bit). I’m impressed, not something I’ve been able to do. 😎
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I'm not the most coordinated person, but with enough practice, I learned how to juggle and ride a unicycle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWnOaI2CZZp5l9E
@virginiarocks3 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks wow! That’s really impressive - I would guess you did not start out juggling rocks, but with balls and/or bean bags? I’d think that would be less painful. 😂. Um. Ok. Fire. Didn’t see that coming. Just wow!
@sparband3 жыл бұрын
You found quite a few good ones. You had a blue rock day. I loved the cute little buildings in the beginning. This one had great, peaceful water sounds. I really like the Leland Blue and slag rocks.They are such an unusual color for a rock. Great juggling. I can only do 2. Lol.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
That part of Leland is called "Fish Town". They have some little food shops there in the summer. I used to juggle in the hall between classes when I was teaching. Sometimes a kid would come by and say "I can juggle two" or "I can juggle too". I could never tell which. It's easier in print. Were you doing the two in one hand? To actually be considered juggling you need to have more objects than the hands juggling them.
@sparband3 жыл бұрын
I was not really juggling. If I tried 3, one would end up on the ground. You are pretty good.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
@@sparband Nah, you could learn. Most people who say that they can juggle two do it the hard way. I taught lots of kids to juggle over the years and almost none of them ever learned to juggle a shower pattern, which is where the balls go around in a circle. The cascade pattern is much easier. That's where every ball is lobbed up in the air to the other hand. Nothing is passed straight across the bottom, like you're likely doing. Now I feel the need to make a "how to juggle" video.
@donaldgilliland41452 жыл бұрын
Seeing you juggle,the wife and I have decided that you are a man of many talents 😊😊
@MichiganRocks2 жыл бұрын
I have a few talents. I can barefoot water ski too. I'm horrible at team sports though.
@tanooki33 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I combed that beach on Wednesday morning (5/5). I didn't realize you could find pudding stones out there. Thanks for all this great content!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I doubt that it's a beach known for puddingstones, but I can tell you for sure that there were at least two there on Wednesday. I was there on Thursday (5/6).
@Rookie_Rockounding3 жыл бұрын
Man Rob you are one of the calmest people I know, and your videos have that affect on your viewers but I totally got so happy hearing the inflection in your voice when you found those blues haha! It was only slight, but I heard it brother! Don’t get me wrong, your calmness is a gift mate. I just loved hearing the excitement of you finding something haha! You’re a pro Rob thanks for such a beautiful jaunt along the banks of the lake my friend. 🙏 That blue stuff is amazing. When you say slag where did that come from? I’d love to know the history of how they got there. They’re beautiful. 👍👍👍
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I'm probably not nearly as calm as I sound in my videos. I actually think I sound sort of boring. I don't show nearly as much enthusiasm as you do in your videos. I love your enthusiasm. I think I need another person to talk to instead of taking at my camera. Someday maybe I'll drive to your place and hunt with you for the day. The Leland Lake Superior Iron Company used to be in Leland in the 1800's. They smelted Iron and the slag was the waste material that got thrown in the lake. Someone must have had the great idea to clean it up by marketing it for use in jewelry. Now everyone goes and picks up the industrial waste for fun. www.lelandmi.com/about/leland-blue-stones.html
@Rookie_Rockounding3 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks gosh no Rob you are anything but boring man. I promise! But you’re absolutely right, when there’s others around, each persons excitement becomes infectious and in my case I just forget when I’m finding these pretty rocks that I have way too many already at home! Haha! But honestly, each of us have our valuable place with the uniqueness that we share and offer on here. I do believe that your personality and composure shine massively dude. I really do. I may be your biggest fan just sayin 😁 Wow! Okay that’s really cool. So I’ve always thought for some reason the only colour associated with iron is orange. But this has made some sense of something I’ve been wondering. Whenever I find an agate or chalcedony that’s blue or bluish, it’s usually partnered with or come from red basalt, or what I’m guessing is basalt with heaps of iron in it but it never made sense. Now it does! Well, more than it did before haha 🤪 Man I wish you a brilliant week ahead and look forward to catching up soon mate!
@bmesselt56 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I didn’t know anybody else did the same thing I did. After finding so many Petoskey stones in my favorite spot, I started throwing them onto the beach for others to find! I wish when I was living in Michigan, I could’ve found a Leland blue, but I only found the Leland greens. Thanks for your video brings back, fond memories.
@MichiganRocks Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it. I have a lot of videos like this from beaches all over the state. I leave a lot of rocks behind, which frustrates some people watching, but I just don't have a use for that many.
@carolgwilt59112 жыл бұрын
Hi I am new to your site and enjoying all of the videos even the ones that are long. I am learning a lot from you and so excited my hubby is taking me to North Beach this weekend. We have done some google map searching and are having trouble seeing how to access the beach. Could use a tip if you can find the time. Your dry sense Of humor makes us laugh out loud when we are watching. Keep up the good work and looking forward to being a part of your followers. God Bless you and yours, Debi Younce
@MichiganRocks2 жыл бұрын
Hi Carol. Thanks for saying all that nice stuff about my videos. I had trouble finding the beach the first time I was here, but I think I found it on Google Maps for you. I'm pretty sure that I parked on North Street. The beach access only has room for about two cars. It's a shady little spot that you really have to look for to see. North Beach isn't very long and I found the good stuff by getting past that break wall at the end of it. I was told that it's hard to get around that if the water is rough. I had to wade around it, but it was no problem with waders and calm water. Van's Beach is on the other side of the river and is worth going to also. The end of that beach was blocked by high water and fallen trees and I didn't get around it on the rough day I was there. Here's a link to Google Maps where I think North Beach is: goo.gl/maps/aacd14VexAzQdew9A
@ShaneShane8134 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video ,... I had fun watching it ! Shane
@williamwillie40083 жыл бұрын
Wonderful internet picture show Sir!!!!! Cheers
@donnaschaner32163 жыл бұрын
You are too funny. Your juggling is great
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
My hands were cold. The juggling seems to be getting more comments than the rocks. I might have to do that again in warmer weather.
@donaldgilliland41452 жыл бұрын
Rob, I want to thank you for your videos and inspiring my wife ,grandson and myself to give rock tumbling a try. He is special needs and we all had a blast collecting rocks on our Michigan vacation. Once again thank you and we are excited to get started.
@MichiganRocks2 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad to have helped you get into this fun hobby. Have fun with it!
@levialvel12003 жыл бұрын
Doe o coração ❤️ quando vc joga pedras tão lindas de volta no mar 😍😍😍
@wyomingadventures3 жыл бұрын
The Leland blue is beautiful. Great petoskey stones you found. And cool to see where they come from. The color of the lake water is beautiful! I'm going to watch your other Leland blue video again. Really like that stuff. Great job juggling the blue!😄
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
The water seems to turn that light green color when there is limestone in the area.
@micheleboyd18303 жыл бұрын
The varying shades of blues greens and greys from the water and sky are beautiful. Especially when the sun comes out. And the driftwood shapes are so interesting. Yes, the rocks are like gems, but it’s the whole adventure. Always seems like you’re on a deserted island. Cool finds. Will you be tumbling them? I always thought slag was a waste product of glass making? I may have missed your explanation. Nice juggling, too! Lol. Thanks for the video.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if I'll tumble them or not. It's a good possibility. This slag is from an iron smelting industry that was here in the 1800s.
@lisanowakow36882 жыл бұрын
That blue rock you picked up oh so briefly got my heart going. Living in the high NM desert we have a lot of lava rock and people decorate their lawn less yards with river rock. Not a lot of water though…..
@MichiganRocks2 жыл бұрын
When I leave Michigan, I miss the water. We drove to Colorado a few years ago and I was surprised by how little water there is there. I'm used to seeing water often when I drive somewhere within Michigan. They say that you're never five miles from fresh water here.
@lisanowakow36882 жыл бұрын
I love the sound of the waves during your hunts and the water is usually so clear! I grew up on the East coast in Virginia, I haven’t quite picked up the yen for the desert.
@QuestForDetails3 жыл бұрын
oh the joy of a Natural lake.... out west we are walking on bottom and the snow won't cost, we are 90 % man made lakes . nice classic selection !
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
We have plenty of lakes here in Michigan. They say that you're never more than five miles from fresh water anywhere in the state. When I have traveled out west a couple of times, I have been surprised at how dry everything is. I really miss the water when I leave Michigan.
@debbielucas77923 жыл бұрын
OMG, Loved the juggling, I've heard that you could do that pretty good and that you are sometimes in parades in Alpena. Thanks for the juggling, Rob! Another great video.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Are you from Alpena, or are you just stalking me? How did you hear that? I used to have a little juggling club at the school I worked at. Then my son and I started unicycling there in the evenings. We did the Fourth of July parade for quite a few years. One year, I walked the whole parade route backwards because we had a four person club passing pattern going. I was a little tired at the end, but the next couple days my calves hurt a lot. Apparently walking backwards uses different muscles than walking forward. Here's the unicycle group: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnzOfIl7pNqSjKc
@irenebone463 жыл бұрын
Love your trips so relaxing to watch and I'm learning rocks names . Thanks
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I love that you all come along and take the time to comment. Thanks, Irene!
@lauramarti75483 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful area! Great finds on this hunt!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
It's a really cool little town. The Leland Blue was fun to find because it's not something I normally hunt for.
@janiebrynolf3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are super exciting. I loved collecting MI rocks as a kid. I feel the rush coming back. 😍
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I never think of my videos as exciting, but I'm glad you see them that way.
@tricks4trades7953 жыл бұрын
Man, your channel is excellent! I started watching about a month ago and it just keeps growing on me
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you're enjoying it!
@marcwheeler44063 жыл бұрын
What a great adventure you took us on...😷👋
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@lelundin49633 жыл бұрын
We talked with the guy in waders, he had a generous amount of white hair and I thought as underdressed whit just a wind breaker on, healthier than me! I told him about the story of being slammed against the break wall during return trips when the weather changed. Just want you to know my x-principal friend and I both watch your Chanel and enjoy your walks. He is all over beaches too. I grew up with teacher parents, a daughter of a science teacher who taught us to appreciate geology. My daughter too is a teacher but we disappointed Dad and both became art teachers. Anyway... the juggling cracked me up and you do a great job. Thanks and stay well.
@lynettepavelich75403 жыл бұрын
Great trip; springtime is the best time to get the early pick before us Fudgies” descend!😄 I always have better luck finding petoskeys on that side. Drone coverage was breathtaking! Thanks!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Last fall when I went to the other side, it was rough and the water was high, so I couldn't get around the first point. That didn't leave me much space to hunt. Yesterday I must have walked at least a mile.
@savagesquirrel98283 жыл бұрын
Nice walk. Boy, some of the boulders were cool...nice yard stones if magical transport existed.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, too bad about the sad state of magical transport technology.
@emdee77443 жыл бұрын
Not a bad haul, and thank you for the juggling interlude!! Good video!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Em!
@cvx2dog5493 жыл бұрын
Finding Mylar balloons and the attached ribbon in the wilderness is very upsetting to us too. We often find and remove it best we can.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
It's just surprising how many I find.
@valraycroom26543 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the rock tumbling intermission!!! Lol enjoy your videos as always !! 🙂
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I never thought of that as "rock tumbling", but I like that term for it.
@silkeeberle84843 жыл бұрын
What a lucky day you had! Leland Blue is very pretty. Nice juggling 😁
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Silke. I really enjoyed my day at the office. Much more relaxing than my classroom was, although I enjoyed that too.
@silkeeberle84843 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks You're still a Teacher, Rob. I learned much from you already and know there is more to come. Thank you!
@nancymcshane35013 жыл бұрын
Can’t remember if I told you I found fluorescent bubblegum pink slag at Leland! Will definitely check out North Beach this year. My Son will be in Augusta at the Barn Theater and I will be coming from New Jersey and the fluorescent mineral area, after fossiling up from Chippokes on the James River! Plan to stay at more State Parks this time!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
You're busy! I hadn't heard of the Barn Theater until I just looked it up. Looks like a cool experience for him.
@lynnerodgers44613 жыл бұрын
A beautiful green rock!
@charlesbordner92402 жыл бұрын
I'll be here next Monday and fisherman's island on Sunday!!! I can't wait for a few Day's off on the beach!!!
@MichiganRocks2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're going to have a good time!
@jamespiel9463 жыл бұрын
I guess if the rock thing fall through, you could join the circus, Haha. Enjoyed it.
@debbielucas77923 жыл бұрын
LOL, how funny!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
At least you didn't call me a clown.
@kathleennorton61083 жыл бұрын
What an amazingly beautiful place! At 3:23 I wonder what kind of action caused those ridges that encircle some rocks. I really like how they look. 15:25 I really like. The light blue is so pretty! Great juggling. I use to have a boyfriend that was a good juggler.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
That stripe on the rock at 3:23 was pegmatite. My son in law gave a nice description of how it's formed in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3-2f5mrms9rY6c I wonder if I knew your old boyfriend. I used to go to juggling conventions in the eighties and nineties. Bet there's not a lot of people who can say that!
@justrocks78133 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the Leland blue video. Thank you!
@markattardo3 жыл бұрын
Lake Michigan blue water looked a bit tropical. Your rockin intermission was a nice surprise. Great vid and finds!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
It didn't feel tropical. It gets that green color when there's limestone in the area.
@kerinholmstrom2503 жыл бұрын
Excellent episode Ron...loved the blue! 😁 ♥️🇨🇦♥️
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Not bad for industrial waste.
@maverickstclare37563 жыл бұрын
Rob's at the shore, feels like spring
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
We call it the beach here, but yes, it is starting to feel like spring.
@davidhile53633 жыл бұрын
I spied the marina in the next to the last drone shot but couldn’t make out what it was and then the there it was in the last shot and it was pretty evident what it was. I’m glad you had a productive Leland blue hunt. Those were some beauties and the Petoskeys were awesome too. Been to Vans beach but not that one. I’ll have to check that out this summer. That was a great hunt.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I have been told by several people that they prefer North Beach over Van's. I had a ball here.
@davidl.turner10053 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great vid. I always find good stones at the north beach.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
It's the first time I have been there, but I will probably be back. Too bad it's so far from home for me.
@christybeene92323 жыл бұрын
I liked the juggling act 😀! Great video! I’m going to have to make a trip to Michigan!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Start packing! What are you waiting for?
@yankeetimeline3 жыл бұрын
Awesome finds! That cracked me up when you said that " people are hollering at the screen". Lol my wife will not watch your videos . She used to do that same thing! Lol
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I know. I just don't want to become a rock hoarder. There's only so many rocks I can tumble.
@Smallathe3 жыл бұрын
Very cool rock hunting. A few stones there were a "oh NO... don't drop THAT one"... but the lovely juggling act was a good compensation ;) Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I thought the juggling might make the rocks left behind feel more useful. I did it for the rocks.
@Smallathe3 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks lol :)
@levialvel12003 жыл бұрын
Vc é abençoado com tanta pedras lindas
@shannon36863 жыл бұрын
Really relaxing, just the therapy i needed today. Thanks for taking us along. Was a nice time. Love Leland blues, glad u scored some great ones this time, worth the 3 hr drive I'm sure😁
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I hit one other beach and drove seven hours total. Worth every minute in the Jeep.
@EDLaw-wo5it3 жыл бұрын
That first boulder ( 3:23 ) wasso awesome you still want to cut it. I am 3 days behind watching vids so nice to see ya first thing. Havagudun Rob.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
That's pegmatite running through that one. You might remember my son it law's explanation of that last year on the Fisherman's Island video.
@MsSandraCGL3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful place
3 жыл бұрын
THANKS FIR sharing my dear...great video
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
No problem, Alé.
@lorij67963 жыл бұрын
👏 wow, mother nature's eye candy.
@Chris-cv2ig3 жыл бұрын
I was up in Alpena 2 weekends ago, water was rough but had a good time and some good rocks to polish.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Great, I'm glad you found some!
@withoutdestination78403 жыл бұрын
Welcome to our side of the mitten. My wife and I live in Northport, and rock hunt on Leelanau beaches when ever we can.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the welcome. I enjoyed my day on your beach. My wife and I went to a couple beaches in Northport last summer, Christmas Cove and Peterson Park.
@withoutdestination78403 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks as you know, the farther from steps the better. I've had one car dropped off at Peterson, and have my wife drop me off at Christmas Cove, great rock beach between them. Also, I've had her drop me off at thw Gill's Pier public access, and I walk north several miles to Peterson Park.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
@@withoutdestination7840 That's a great wife you have who will pick you up at the other end. It would be great to do one way trips.
@manisteerocks70923 жыл бұрын
Well I finally had a chance to watch the video all the way through,..I'm really jealous of your Leland blue finds. My wife and I spent the better part of a 12 hour day bouncing from beach to beach there and found pebbles of it. You should consider yourself very lucky to find those that size and with good blue color. Now if you get a chance head into and around Frankfort,for some Frankfort greens,..just like the Leland's but green. Very cool to find!..you had a pretty EPIC day friend!!..nice to see you enjoy my side of the state!!.. and a majority of the Petoskeys I pick up are just like the one you picked up at the very end of your video,the keeper you said. Yes!!.. I'd keep that one too!!...great video!!..if you're ever in Manistee gimme an email,I'll show you to a few secret places only use local rockhounds know about. Cool stuff there!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I went to the Point Betsie Lighthouse later that day. I was going to go into Frankfort, but a woman at the lighthouse said that there are no rocks or slag in Frankfort. She said everyone comes to the lighthouse. I didn't find any slag at all though. Did I get bad advice? I don't really mind because I had plenty to keep me busy at the lighthouse.
@manisteerocks70923 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks yah I think she was trying to keep ppl from going rock hounding elsewhere. There's plenty of slag and other good stones to be found all up and down the coast in Frankfort. Unfortunately, you got some bad advice.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
@@manisteerocks7092 No problem. I was happy enough where I was at. I was making a video there, so it's better to spend a long time and get some good rocks than to try to get to too many places and not have enough to make a decent video. Thanks for the advice though, I'll check out Frankfort next time.
@6stringgunner5113 жыл бұрын
The drone shot above the beach reminds me of, Cast-away. Ha ha ha ha! The Leland Blue is awesome! Great video! Have a great weekend!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
I didn't bring a soccer ball to keep me company.
@davidhile53633 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks Where’s Wilson when you need him ! 😂
@6stringgunner5113 жыл бұрын
@@MichiganRocks Ha ha ha ha! Classic!!!
@kellywion14643 жыл бұрын
I've been to Fishtown, but never walked the beach..will have to the next time I'm up there! Thanks for taking us along!
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
There are beaches on either side of Fishtown, so you have choices.
@qaftsiel3 жыл бұрын
You're definitely not wrong about better chances for Fun Stuff in deeper water. I'm just north of Chicago and all my best finds come during the summer months when I can dive or snorkel for 'em. I'm hoping to get out to Leland someday for some real Leland blue-- much as I like the minty green slag we get around here, that bright blue is just (chef's kiss) so much prettier.
@MichiganRocks3 жыл бұрын
When I have snorkeled for rocks I find that there's a lot of sediment or algae out deeper. I usually hunt out ten or twelve feet and then the rocks start to be all the same color because they're covered in silt or something.