North Beach at Leland-Petoskey Stones and Leland Blue

[@ZmarleneZ]

if i come to Michigan can I walk behind you and pick up your throwaway rocks?🤣😂

[@MichiganRocks]

If you can find me, sure.

[@salishseaquest7952]

@@MichiganRocks There will be a whole string of us, chasing the rocks you drop. ;-)

[@marcwheeler4406]

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]

I think he should have a subscriber walk along his favourite spots that he is willing to share.

[@youcancreatetoo6058]

Watching you juggle out there made my day!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad I could amuse you.

[@bradspicks]

The M-Gander rock dude goes around !!!

[@colleenbowden3932]

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.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

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.🤷🏻‍♀️😊

[@ruthchapman3847]

Finding a Leland blue us still on my bucket list, thanks for the trip

[@MichiganRocks]

It wasn't plentiful, but I did come home with that handful.

[@jimmylarge1148]

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.4340]

Thanks for taking me along. My ancestors settled Petoskey(Belmer) so even though I live in Louisiana, the Petoskey stone brings me back. 🙂

[@MichiganRocks]

That's cool. Petoskey and that whole part of the state is really pretty.

[@karyndekeiser-moulton1213]

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?

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@dodiebondwood]

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.

[@coffee19837]

Very beautiful finds Rob I enjoyed your very talented juggling of rocks

[@southforkmining]

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

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@SherryAustinMcginley]

The boulders were very nice, as were the Leland blue stones the petosky stones. Thank you for the entertainment 🤹‍♀️

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome, Sherry.

[@txwaterbird6115]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'd love to have a few of those in my yard. I need a bigger bucket.

[@Hklbrries]

It’s not too late!!!

[@ceciliasanchez5901]

Don’t know why, but I find your videos very calming and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing

[@MichiganRocks]

Walking on a beach is pretty calming. That's one of the reasons I keep doing it.

[@lynnscott8286]

That is a perfect beach. If I wasn’t all the way in Oregon I would be trailing behind you. Beautiful rocks

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, it is a beautiful beach. We are blessed with many beautiful beaches here.

[@izzypescadero1619]

Whereabouts in Oregon @Lynn Scott?

[@easterazali9237]

This was a good day for you Rob finding the blue stones and more ! Thanks for taking us along 💐it was lovely 🥰

[@MichiganRocks]

It was a lovely day, wasn't it? The Leland Blue was the icing on the cake.

[@joyceknitsandsews]

I was at Van’s Beach and North Beach this morning. Beautiful weather, calm water, fun rock hunt.

[@MichiganRocks]

Hopefully you found some good stuff.

[@yaimamartinez9576]

Interesting and relaxing as usual...and then comes an "Oreo Stone"... yep, I'm hungry now 😂

[@MichiganRocks]

Hopefully your cupboards are well stocked.

[@antoniabonatti5747]

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

[@MichiganRocks]

Você tem ótimas ágatas no Brasil.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

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.😊

[@MichiganRocks]

I kept all the Leland Blue I found. I think I did pretty well, but I only have one other hunt to compare to.

[@lisavillanova3836]

Awesome Adventure as usual.👍 Your trips and filming never disappoint🥰

[@MichiganRocks]

That's good, I'd hate to be disappointing.

[@salishseaquest7952]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

The trip wasn't _just_ for you. I did enjoy it too.

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

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

[@MichiganRocks]

There are fish, they just like a little deeper water.

[@RM-vw3ov]

Lovely walking with you this morning!

[@MichiganRocks]

It was nice having you along. You were very quiet. I hardly noticed that you were there.

[@Ally-Oop]

What a treat. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome!

[@Parry635]

rock hunting juggling, the channel has new heights. Loved it, Chris & Lisa

[@MichiganRocks]

The rocks went to some new heights at least.

[@diannpowell1077]

Another great video! The Leland Blue were so cool to see. Thanks for showing us what you find!

[@MichiganRocks]

For industrial waste, they sure are popular.

[@karenpacker8862]

Beautiful Leland's and even Petoskeys. Enjoyed your juggling. There's nothing you can't do with rocks. LOL

[@MichiganRocks]

Oh, I'd say there are a few things I can't do with them.

[@umich79]

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😊

[@MichiganRocks]

Maybe some day I'll be attacked by bees or something and you can hear my not-so-calm voice.

[@vickieowens1499]

Yes and I was getting ready to say how nice you to help out others great Karma😊❤️🙏

[@jasonochoochoski7442]

I just love your hat of choice!!! The Stormy Kromer!!! I've got a bunch of them as well. Great for rock hunting...

[@MichiganRocks]

I have two. I had a blue plaid one first, and then I saw the maize and blue one and had to have it.

[@earljohnson2676]

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

[@betojdesigns]

Beautiful shoreline, beautiful rocks, beautiful weather, absolutely awesome juggling 🤹‍♀️.

[@MichiganRocks]

I really didn't think the juggling would get such a response. There are more comments about that than anything else.

[@betojdesigns]

@@MichiganRocks Hey, not everybody has that ability and agility. We have to applaud your talents.

[@rebeccatelgenhoff3540]

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!😀

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@rebeccatelgenhoff3540]

@@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.

[@booboobear5710]

I loved watching this rock hunt. What a great trip.

[@MichiganRocks]

It was a very fun day.

[@bettyred]

Beautiful beach. Love the rocks. Cladophora are my favorite with a side of juggling.👍 What a fun day!

[@MichiganRocks]

Rockport near Alpena has a lot of cladopora.

[@bettyred]

@@MichiganRocks thanks for the tip

[@tv-up6wz]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks for watching, Kimpd.

[@sallyannchappell5671]

Thumbs up for the juggling, let alone finding some gorgeous Michigan rocks

[@MichiganRocks]

Juggling was a previous obsession.

[@paigelee6321]

Never heard of Leland blue, looks like blue agate, I know it rare to find blue agate , nice finds , thank you for sharing 😊💙

[@MichiganRocks]

It's cool looking stuff. I love the light blue stuff.

[@1sec2midnight]

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!

[@MichiganRocks]

No shortage of Petoskeys in my videos. It's one of the most common rocks I find.

[@ericcolantonio7346]

Wow I did not know there was blue rocks on Michigan beaches! Super cool finds!

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@sunqwest1]

love the juggling and the rock hunting.

[@MichiganRocks]

I wanted my reject rocks to feel useful.

[@debzyj376]

You really got a treasure today! Totally enjoyed it.... thank you.💙

[@MichiganRocks]

I was very happy with my finds. It was fun finding something new.

[@stephanieNlove]

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!

[@MichiganRocks]

That's a beautiful area with good rocks too. I'm glad you could relive your childhood a bit.

[@cordymarchione3471]

I just love how clear the water is.

[@MichiganRocks]

Yep, it's pretty clear. I love the Great Lakes.

[@dandickinson1003]

Cool petoskeys! The one looks like it has a flower in it. Cool blues too. I liked the big Jasper as well. Cool hunt

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@virginiarocks]

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. 😎

[@MichiganRocks]

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

[@virginiarocks]

@@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!

[@sparband]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@sparband]

I was not really juggling. If I tried 3, one would end up on the ground. You are pretty good.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@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.

[@donaldgilliland4145]

Seeing you juggle,the wife and I have decided that you are a man of many talents 😊😊

[@MichiganRocks]

I have a few talents. I can barefoot water ski too. I'm horrible at team sports though.

[@tanooki3]

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!

[@MichiganRocks]

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_Rockounding]

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. 👍👍👍

[@MichiganRocks]

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_Rockounding]

@@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]

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]

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.

[@carolgwilt5911]

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

[@MichiganRocks]

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

[@ShaneShane813]

Thank you for the video ,... I had fun watching it ! Shane

[@williamwillie4008]

Wonderful internet picture show Sir!!!!! Cheers

[@donnaschaner3216]

You are too funny. Your juggling is great

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@donaldgilliland4145]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm really glad to have helped you get into this fun hobby. Have fun with it!

[@levialvel1200]

Doe o coração ❤️ quando vc joga pedras tão lindas de volta no mar 😍😍😍

[@wyomingadventures]

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!😄

[@MichiganRocks]

The water seems to turn that light green color when there is limestone in the area.

[@micheleboyd1830]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@lisanowakow3688]

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…..

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@lisanowakow3688]

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.

[@QuestForDetails]

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 !

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@debbielucas7792]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

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

[@irenebone46]

Love your trips so relaxing to watch and I'm learning rocks names . Thanks

[@MichiganRocks]

I love that you all come along and take the time to comment. Thanks, Irene!

[@lauramarti7548]

Such a beautiful area! Great finds on this hunt!

[@MichiganRocks]

It's a really cool little town. The Leland Blue was fun to find because it's not something I normally hunt for.

[@janiebrynolf]

Your videos are super exciting. I loved collecting MI rocks as a kid. I feel the rush coming back. 😍

[@MichiganRocks]

I never think of my videos as exciting, but I'm glad you see them that way.

[@tricks4trades795]

Man, your channel is excellent! I started watching about a month ago and it just keeps growing on me

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you're enjoying it!

[@marcwheeler4406]

What a great adventure you took us on...😷👋

[@MichiganRocks]

Glad you liked it!

[@lelundin4963]

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.

[@lynettepavelich7540]

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!

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Nice walk. Boy, some of the boulders were cool...nice yard stones if magical transport existed.

[@MichiganRocks]

Yeah, too bad about the sad state of magical transport technology.

[@emdee7744]

Not a bad haul, and thank you for the juggling interlude!! Good video!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks Em!

[@cvx2dog549]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

It's just surprising how many I find.

[@valraycroom2654]

Thank you for the rock tumbling intermission!!! Lol enjoy your videos as always !! 🙂

[@MichiganRocks]

I never thought of that as "rock tumbling", but I like that term for it.

[@silkeeberle8484]

What a lucky day you had! Leland Blue is very pretty. Nice juggling 😁

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks Silke. I really enjoyed my day at the office. Much more relaxing than my classroom was, although I enjoyed that too.

[@silkeeberle8484]

@@MichiganRocks You're still a Teacher, Rob. I learned much from you already and know there is more to come. Thank you!

[@nancymcshane3501]

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!

[@MichiganRocks]

You're busy! I hadn't heard of the Barn Theater until I just looked it up. Looks like a cool experience for him.

[@lynnerodgers4461]

A beautiful green rock!

[@charlesbordner9240]

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!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

Sounds like you're going to have a good time!

[@jamespiel946]

I guess if the rock thing fall through, you could join the circus, Haha. Enjoyed it.

[@debbielucas7792]

LOL, how funny!

[@MichiganRocks]

At least you didn't call me a clown.

[@kathleennorton6108]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

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!

[@justrocks7813]

I enjoyed the Leland blue video. Thank you!

[@markattardo]

Lake Michigan blue water looked a bit tropical. Your rockin intermission was a nice surprise. Great vid and finds!

[@MichiganRocks]

It didn't feel tropical. It gets that green color when there's limestone in the area.

[@kerinholmstrom250]

Excellent episode Ron...loved the blue! 😁 ♥️🇨🇦♥️

[@MichiganRocks]

Not bad for industrial waste.

[@maverickstclare3756]

Rob's at the shore, feels like spring

[@MichiganRocks]

We call it the beach here, but yes, it is starting to feel like spring.

[@davidhile5363]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

I have been told by several people that they prefer North Beach over Van's. I had a ball here.

[@davidl.turner1005]

Thanks for another great vid. I always find good stones at the north beach.

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@christybeene9232]

I liked the juggling act 😀! Great video! I’m going to have to make a trip to Michigan!

[@MichiganRocks]

Start packing! What are you waiting for?

[@yankeetimeline]

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

[@MichiganRocks]

I know. I just don't want to become a rock hoarder. There's only so many rocks I can tumble.

[@Smallathe]

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!

[@MichiganRocks]

I thought the juggling might make the rocks left behind feel more useful. I did it for the rocks.

[@Smallathe]

@@MichiganRocks lol :)

[@levialvel1200]

Vc é abençoado com tanta pedras lindas

[@shannon3686]

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😁

[@MichiganRocks]

I hit one other beach and drove seven hours total. Worth every minute in the Jeep.

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@MsSandraCGL]

What a beautiful place

THANKS FIR sharing my dear...great video

[@MichiganRocks]

No problem, Alé.

[@lorij6796]

👏 wow, mother nature's eye candy.

[@Chris-cv2ig]

I was up in Alpena 2 weekends ago, water was rough but had a good time and some good rocks to polish.

[@MichiganRocks]

Great, I'm glad you found some!

[@withoutdestination7840]

Welcome to our side of the mitten. My wife and I live in Northport, and rock hunt on Leelanau beaches when ever we can.

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@withoutdestination7840]

@@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.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@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.

[@manisteerocks7092]

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!

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@manisteerocks7092]

@@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.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@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.

[@6stringgunner511]

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!

[@MichiganRocks]

I didn't bring a soccer ball to keep me company.

[@davidhile5363]

@@MichiganRocks Where’s Wilson when you need him ! 😂

[@6stringgunner511]

@@MichiganRocks Ha ha ha ha! Classic!!!

[@kellywion1464]

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!

[@MichiganRocks]

There are beaches on either side of Fishtown, so you have choices.

[@qaftsiel]

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.

[@MichiganRocks]

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.

[@PAnnB-dk5sg]

...and yet another talent? loved the juggle. :D

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm full of surprises.

[@RockhoundTreasurehunt]

Lots of great finds!

[@MichiganRocks]

I was a happy camper.