Petoskey Stone Motherlode

This might be my favorite video yet. I saw some beautiful scenery and also found the most highly concentrated area of Petoskey stones I have ever seen. Come explore this beautiful Lake Huron beach with me.
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[@DenimHatDave]

It looks like those circular formations at 6:30 are developing sinkholes. With the limestone bedrock so close to the surface, it would make sense that cave systems would develop during periods of lower water levels. As parts of the cave roof collapse, they would form the circular depressions we are seeing in the drone shot. It could also explain the 4-5 ft drop-off you were seeing in that area if there has been an overall sagging of the cave roof with some areas of deeper collapse forming those sinkholes.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks David, it's good to get the opinion of an actual geologist, rather than me, who just plays a geologist on TV.

[@captpaul8827]

Can't really add more here. Pretty common in karst topography to see these, even offshore in Lake Huron.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@captpaul8827 thanks for chiming in.

[@savagesquirrel9828]

@@MichiganRocks cool! Thanks to all....and MR , you don’t look old enough to have a son-in-law.

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Of course now I wanna drain the lake and look!

[@ShoonitStSinta]

I know I said it on earlier videos but I'll say it again: your videos are SO calming and they are like a beacon of sanity in my everyday life. So thank you

[@MichiganRocks]

You are welcome. There a lot of people who enjoy the calming quality in them. That wasn't even my intention in making them, but I'm glad that's the way they're turning out.

[@savethofel8952]

Rob, I have been wanting a Petoskey stone since I first started watching your videos, but Michigan is somewhere I can't get to just yet. I hunt daily and just happened to pick up a small rock in my gutter drain, and there it was. Thank you for your videos, your encouragement and knowledge! Because of your educational videos, I knew immediately what I had. It made my day.

[@MichiganRocks]

That's a place I have never found a rock, but then again, I don't have gutters. I'm glad your wish came true!

[@mary-anneswanson9931]

Please tell the land-owners that let you get to the spot you were today ...Thank You Folks :) from me :) That was simply gorgeous . This videos is going on my favorite rock videos list :) I could gladly walk those beaches for hours and never be bored . Love the aerial footage too . You got a lot of everything in this video :)

[@MichiganRocks]

I told them thank you from me, I'll tell them that you enjoyed it too. I think this is my favorite video so far.

[@Flybunker_events]

Hi! Just want to say Thank you! I live in San Francisco and the coast line is amazing to explore and can use some cleaning too! You have inspired me to get out there and love this planet so I’m picking up trash and stones now. Thanks again and I am looking forward to your next adventure!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks for helping me clean the beaches. They aren't too bad around here, but there is still some trash and I feel bad if I don't pick it up.

[@christinavallem5669]

The light rippling underwater was otherworldly. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure.

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks for watching. I love sharing what I'm doing.

[@AgateDad]

A thumbs down??? Lol this video is straight up pure gold!!! Thanks for the amazing adventure Rob!

[@MichiganRocks]

It happens on almost every video. Can't please everyone, I guess. I like this video and a couple thumbs down aren't going to change that.

[@fouraces1949]

I’ve never disliked a video unless it’s vulgar in some way but this content makes no sense??? Lol haters gonna hate. Curious if dislikes effect your standing in the KZbin universe? Omg btw, Love this video ❤️ The water looks so clear!!!!

[@AgateDad]

@@MichiganRocks and they won't get you down cause your a good person having fun and sharing joy, I smiled the whole time and I guarentee so many others did. When that happens really quickly in video, you know its just someone being sour about something.

[@davidhile5363]

I’ve come to the conclusion that there are some people who don’t like anything !!!

[@AgateDad]

@@davidhile5363 which is a bummer!

[@pokagal7335]

This is def my fav vid. Wow, in a word, wow. Beautiful place, beautiful weather for a yak trip and a dip. Thanks for taking us along.

[@MichiganRocks]

It's currently my favorite too.

[@NurseMickiLea]

The Ariel shots are so amazing, just the variation of rock on the lake bottom is so interesting.

[@MichiganRocks]

I really like seeing how the bedrock breaks up from above.

[@jx1659]

aerial

[@crowqueen3687]

I just adore Lake Huron. One of the most beautiful places on earth. So grateful to live near it.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm thankful to live here too.

[@yeeyee6723]

I had no idea there was so much beauty there... I'm in awe

[@crowqueen3687]

@@yeeyee6723 We like to keep it a secret. Shhh... Don't tell the others. Lol

[@Indyanas_ocean_view]

Wow absolutely amazing . The water was stunning , and I loved the birds eye view. I also really enjoyed the snorkeling part.🥰😍💜

[@MichiganRocks]

Those were my two parts too. The water temperature was perfect that day.

[@jasond6770]

Wow, you really pulled it all together on this video! That was great it was warm enough to get in the water. What a great day; thanks for sharing it with us!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you liked it. The water temperature was perfect.

[@johnwertz7786]

Loved the drone footage! And wow, man, epic place for fossils. Whether polishable or not, I love the Petoskey's that are the complete round coral head and stem. Really gives a sense of what the sea floor looked like 300 million years ago. Brilliant!

[@MichiganRocks]

I left on behind that was just perfect. I kind of regretted it when I saw it on video. I have one just like it in the basement, which is why I didn't take it.

[@irenepeek3211]

Absolutely beautiful ❣️ Thank you so very much for sharing Wonderful Michigan with us. There's no place I'd rather be and I really appreciate seeing the pieces I'd never see if not for your videos. Wonderful, beautiful Michigan 💖 Blessings to you and yours 🙏 Non-compliant great grammie in Wonderful Michigan 💖 🇺🇸♥️🙏♥️🇺🇸

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Irene. Michigan is a beautiful place to live.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Mannnnnnnnn! The footage is beautiful, and I’ve always thought that your kayak acts like a drone over the water. Very peaceful Mate. Still watching. Edit: okay. Dude. Seriously. The title is spot on! I was going to time stamp the ones I liked and then there were too many! Haha! You are a petoskey Stone connoisseur! Beautiful mix of footage from high in the sky, water level and below. Loved this Rob. No better way to spend a rainy day, feet up and witnessing nature I don’t get to see first hand. Thank you Rob you legend!

[@MichiganRocks]

Your drone shots are looking great too. It's fun having new toys, isn't it? This was a really fun video to make.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Michigan Rocks Oh man it’s seriously so much fun. It makes filming a whole different experience and also editing. It was beautiful man.

[@robynbarney3194]

For those of us that have moved away, you share with us the beauty we miss. Absolutely stunning, thanks to the person who told you about the area!!

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, I really appreciate that too.

[@BobbieJoDrake]

My favorite video from you so far! Thank you for sharing your trip with us. 💚💙

[@MichiganRocks]

My favorite too! I almost posted this one early because I was so excited to share it.

[@patriciaborron94]

Thanks for this journey of peace and beauty. Since finding your channel a few weeks ago, I have become enamored of petrosky stones.I would have loved to find one like the beauties you picked up. Unfortunately, my disabilities keep me from rock hounding any more. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous day.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad to have you along!

[@bettycoffin4206]

I feel like I'm the one kayaking instead of watching it. Wonderful serenity.

[@MichiganRocks]

Did your arms get tired?

[@littleSallyJo]

Thank you SO MUCH for the vicarious Kayaking experience and the Motherlode of Petoski's. I really enjoy your drone shots as well. I want to thank you & all the Rockhound KZbin video providers for the quality vicarious experiences that you provide for those of us who are housebound out here in InternetLand. It's a wonderful thing you do, taking your phones & cameras with you wherever & whenever you go out to Hunt the Rocks. I keep telling people "It's as close to actually being there in person as is possible. I can almost smell the fresh air & water!" Thank You!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome, Sally. I really enjoy reading comments like this. I'm sad that you can't get out, but very happy to be able to enjoy the beach through my videos. You made my night! If you liked this one, there are a lot more like it, although this is one of my favorites.

[@NurseMickiLea]

The mother load! Cool! Of course undisclosed. Well I will just have to find my own then🤪

[@MichiganRocks]

Good luck!

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

Just HEAVENLY WATCHED AGAIN..... 😍😍😍😍😍

[@bluejay3333]

Fantastic video, especially the under water part! You sure know how to live life to its fullest!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MichiganRocks]

That was a fun day.

[@lynnpavlik7253]

That was awesome!!!! So peaceful under water. I was surprised I didn’t see any fish. Thanks for sharing.

[@MichiganRocks]

I saw a tiny bass swimming between two boulders, but it didn't show up on camera very well, so it didn't make the video.

[@danniemunoz8087]

It's beautiful there.. I love the water so clear..

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, I'm blessed to live in such a beautiful area.

[@unclerob617]

Great to see such clean water and litter free shoreline! A very beautiful place!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

This area is pretty clean. It helps a lot that there are no public access points anywhere near here.

[@mbbuckeyes8386]

Wow! I agree , ur best video ever. Beautiful area and I was surprised how clear the water was. Awesome drone shots too! Thanks for taking the time to share your adventure! Cleveland rocks! Go Bucks!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm really having fun with the drone. I'm seeing things in a way I have never seen before.

[@margaretlynch1494]

What a gorgeous day! Thanks for sharing your adventure! What great finds! I think I would have sunk my kayak!

[@MichiganRocks]

It wouldn't have been difficult to fill it at this spot. I really had fun that day.

[@g.m.5412]

Oh my gosh, that place and that water looks amazing 🤤😍🤤😍

[@MichiganRocks]

It was amazing. Fun day.

[@CityRockhounding]

Beautiful shots under the water, makes you want to go for a swim and look for some good rocks!

[@lilalightandlove421]

Wow, on the water, in the air and under the water rock hunting adventure. Well done!

[@MichiganRocks]

I outdid myself that day.

[@Luciddreamer007]

The underwater video with the sunlight reflected water top ripples ON the bottom …… Some of THE MOST stunning brilliant film work I’ve seen by ( so called ) amateurs on KZbin in my 12 years of viewing Bravo 👏 Good Rocker Bravo 🤘

[@MichiganRocks]

That's quite a compliment, thank you. The one thing that I haven't been happy with in my small number of underwater shots is the speed at which I swim. In real life, I'm not going very fast. But on the video it looks way too fast. I need to learn to slow down and pan the camera more slowly.

[@Chancestodolak]

As usual, great video. I just found quite a mother load up near Old Mission Peninsula. I have some material to hand polish now and found a ton of great Unakite on Empire beach. Thanks for the vids man. They’re great.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you're enjoying them! I have never hunted Old Mission Peninsula, but I was at Northport a couple weeks ago.

[@andianu7936]

I love the snorkeling parts! Water ripples reflections are so soothing

[@MichiganRocks]

I really liked this whole video. It's one of my favorites.

[@yeswing10]

Beautiful, love the sound of the water and birds. Aerial views! Just took a mini vacation! That was cool going snorkeling, too!

[@MichiganRocks]

I really had fun making this one.

[@yeswing10]

@@MichiganRocks What and beautiful and secret place! So many Petoskey stones! Like you said, The Mother Lode.

[@maijaliimatta296]

Kayaking + Petoskey stones = Best time ever!

[@MichiganRocks]

Those are two things that go well together.

[@donnalantz7981]

Wow that was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us. Just a stunning area.

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@judyhobday4760]

I love your videos, good weather and not, sun or rain, they all make me happy.

[@MichiganRocks]

Not too many in the rain. I shoot for nice days. Nice days make me happier than rainy days since I'm actually experiencing the weather first hand.

[@carolyns9687]

Water is so clear!!! Those fla rocks would be a great place to sit and cool off on a hot day!! Love watching you paddle over the various underwater formations!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@MichiganRocks]

Who has time for sitting? I've got stuff to explore!

[@dalehammond1749]

This so reminds me of my Michigan childhood late 50's and early 60's. I sure wish we had known then what I do now. My brother was into jewelry making. Today I live inland about 50 miles south of the bridge and I've found many Petoskey stones, etc., on my property. I need to polish some. Thanks

[@MichiganRocks]

I just love polishing Petoskeys. The change so much and look awesome when done.

[@SmallWonda]

Gosh what a fabulous day on the lake - perfect weather, the water looked so inviting, and not a soul in sight. Love the aerial footage - really can see so many more potential places worth exploring! Shall share 👍😎🐾🦘

[@MichiganRocks]

I like how you can see the patterns in the bedrock from so high up. When you're right on top of it, you don't get the full picture.

[@fourtimezthru]

I love when you say. That’s pretty good! Then you hear *Plunk* Drops it back in the water.😋

[@MichiganRocks]

I have a huge rock collection that I store on beaches all over Michigan.

[@suzannedawson4120]

Ahhhhh, I could watch this all day. Makes me homesick for my beautiful Door County. It’s nice to finally know what a petosky stone is. I found them as a child and thought they were fossilized honeycomb. Coral. Sometimes they have crystal in those little holes. Thank you

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Suzanne. It's one of my favorite videos. that was a really nice day on the water.

[@markhosbach9420]

Nice! I enjoyed this a lot. Got me primed for 2 nights at Negwegon next week. I hope the rock hounding gods will be smiling on me.

[@MichiganRocks]

Hunt to the north. I didn't find a single rock to the south. I think you'll have a lot of fun there.

[@girlonaswing9439]

Mesmerizing underwater footage

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

WONDERFUL DAY, MR! Love the view from the air, seeing the shapes in the water (did you notice the big round areas?), as well as ‘under the seas. Someone mentioned the light play along bottom rocks- I agree it was super cool. Need to dust off my kayak and get it down to TC. My younger daughter has well and truly caught the ‘bug’ now- she revealed a new, running rock tumbler to me yesterday! On her second load, no less! 😂 Thanks fo the great day, Rob! Rock on!😁

[@MichiganRocks]

Kayaking is a ball. I should do more of it than I do. I did notice those circles in the aerial shots. I don't know what causes them. Cool, whatever they are. Something I would have never noticed without the drone.

[@judithrutter4074]

A really good video, very much enjoyed it, it felt a bit like being on holiday! Like your drone shots - it was lovely to see the strata underwater and also some of the VERY interesting formations/patterns of bigger rocks that would not be visible otherwise. Glad you got to go for a swim! Something to remember when there are mounds of ice and snow on your winter sorties! I did wonder if you ever got the opportunity to swim in such an amazing place as the lakes you show. Great rocks too! 😉👌🌳🐚🌞🚣🏻🛶🏊‍♂️⛰

[@MichiganRocks]

I have gone in the water in a couple other videos. It's not something I normally do, but once in a while I get in. If the water was always as warm as it was that day, I'd be in more often!

[@vickizeller2010]

thank you so much for another interesting rock hunt! I love the aerial shots!!! I was amazed at how clear the water is. I always look forward to your videos.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm having a ball with the drone.

[@irishgrl]

I love these stones! They are new to me so I’m excited! Also, that water is so clear, my gosh!

[@MichiganRocks]

I pick up a lot of Petoskey Stones, so if you watch many of my videos, you'll see quite a few. There's a really nicely polished one in tomorrow's very short video.

[@barbarianatgate2000]

You'll note that over a span of 8-10 feet, you'll normally find several Petoskey stones. This supports my theory that they migrate in small groups. I love science. Glad you got to make it out to our place!

[@MichiganRocks]

Ha ha! Your place was looking good. I'm not sure if your house is still migrating toward the lake or not.

[@wyomingadventures]

Love the petoskey motherlode video! 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@MichiganRocks]

It's one of my favorites. That was a really fun day.

[@savagesquirrel9828]

I swear, no one talks about Lake Huron! Thanks for showing that it’s really there.

[@MichiganRocks]

Oh, it's there, alive and well.

[@welder062]

"Marquette Guy" here again. Your trip and how calm it is reminded me of a picture I took of me and my nieces standing on the ice of lake superior near the welcome center in Marquette. The water was freezing early that year I think june or july lol.... kidding of course... We walked out and you could see all the way to the bottom through the ice. After developing the pictures, (we had to wait a week back then to see what we captured) so all the younger viewers know what I mean by developing pictures... lol.... again... The pictures of us on the ice looked as though we were standing on the water itself. With our coats off and the way the sun and sky were clear and sunny and no snow at that point it was a really neat picture. Well, another "Marquette Guy" story and you have outdone yourself again in this video. Imagery is so clear and the colors are breathtaking.

[@MichiganRocks]

I grew up on an inland lake near here and remember the lake freezing like that one time. We ice skated as far as we wanted to. I remember seeing pike take off under me. Too bad that doesn’t happen more often. I’m sure you saw the video of people ice skating around the ore dock last winter when the ice froze clear.

[@hughdewitte757]

I lived in Michigan as boy and loved to hunt for petoskeys. Took me back, loved the cold, clear, fresh water and the calm sense of exploration. Thank-you. Made my day.

[@MichiganRocks]

Glad to make your day. It wasn't a half bad day on my part either!

[@grandmasworld2403]

The water is amazingly clear!

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, it’s very clean. We are lucky to have such nice lakes.

[@virginiarocks]

Lovely. Just a gorgeous location. Quite enjoyed the video, thank you!

[@MichiganRocks]

I had fun making it too.

[@milesnn]

Awesome adventure beautiful finds beautiful area awesome thank you

[@MichiganRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Abpgsetiloincawdyubkolmbrs]

Wonderful! Three ways to enjoy the lake; on it, under it, and high above it!

[@MichiganRocks]

Fun wasn't it?

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

BLISS utter BLISSFULNESS.......alone....🛶... On the water in the water, REFRESHING SOLITUDE...........search discovery unending quietude......NOT EVEN A 🐡🐟🐡🐟🐡🐟🐡🐟🐡🐟🐡🐟🐡 WHAT a BEAUTIFUL ADVENTURE!😍😘🤗😆

[@MichiganRocks]

I really enjoyed that day. That was one of the first days that I filmed with my drone too.

[@pattimcintosh7274]

I love that you have a drone. This video is just beautiful. Pure Michigan !

[@MichiganRocks]

I love it too. It adds a nice change of perspective.

[@brendamariatuazon7444]

Wow,nice view, absolute Amazing ,God bless.

[@tonywild6581]

Wow, you had a fantastic day kayaking. The water was so clear and a lovely sound. Love the Ariel shots and amazing to see the bedrock formations and from beneath. Great day and a great video. Thank you Rob

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, I had an awesome day. It's nice to be able to share it with others.

[@jeffholmes1362]

Thanks Rob, what beautiful petoskey stones.

[@MichiganRocks]

There were some nice ones there.

[@JenniferTacbas]

My daughter’s & my favorite video of yours!

[@MichiganRocks]

Mine too!

[@robinsullivan3141]

The water is so clear!!!!

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Not asking any question. Enjoying. Thanks again! GREAT areal shots. Congrats.

[@MichiganRocks]

Good boy. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@taylorjudi]

I spent years going to Lake Michigan every vacation (relatives have a trailer near Ludington) and became a Lake Michigan snob. But this vacation we spent on the Lake Huron side after watching some of your videos. I was over joyed with the beauty we saw all along Lake Huron from Cheboygan to Sturgeon Point Lighthouse. I actually found lots of Petoskey stones along the shores of Lake Huron and I never found any in Petoskey! Thank you for opening my eyes to the beauty of Lake Huron. We plan to finish seeing the east side from Sturgeon Point Lighthouse all the way around the thumb to Detroit next trip. The scenery in this video is gorgeous.

[@MichiganRocks]

I didn't realize until I started posting these videos that people somehow think that Lake Huron isn't as nice as Lake Michigan. I really think they're very similar. As you found out, we have some beautiful beaches here.

[@taylorjudi]

@@MichiganRocks I truly believe it is all about which side of the state you visited as a child. But, now that my son is at MTU I am really enjoying Lake Superior. I need to get over to Lake Erie and make my Michigan Great Lakes adventures complete.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@taylorjudi I really like Lake Superior. That lake seems different than Michigan and Huron because it has different rocks. I've never hunted rocks on Erie or Ontario either.

[@SherryAustinMcginley]

👍👍two thumbs up!! Paradise 😊

[@MichiganRocks]

I sure think so.

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

Great video! Totally gorgeous scenery. So many lovely stones. I was out hunting for my favourite storm Agate in our local river, Tukituki Nz. Im going to try snorkeling for them in the summer. Love your videos.

[@MichiganRocks]

I would love to visit New Zealand some day. It's on my list of beautiful places to hopefully see.

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

@@MichiganRocks plenty of great rock hunting over here.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976 I doubt that it would be great when I tried to take them home on the plane. I really do want to come there sometime.

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

Google Gemstone beach NZ and birdlings flat. I havent been there but they are meant to be amazing. Beautiful stones, fossils and Agates.

[@wildwildwestie1]

Hi, am 73 and housebound so love your trips and especially this one. Great, and thank you. I would like to buy an 8" or so Petoskey stone to add to my little rock collection can you point me to someone who might sell me one? I'm in the Mio area of Michigan.

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't sell anything online. An 8 inch Petoskey stone is really big, so would probably cost a lot if it was a nice one. I don't have one that big myself. Here are some for sale on Etsy by a guy I know. They would be much smaller than 8 inches, though. www.etsy.com/shop/DrummondIslandRocks

[@kathleennorton6108]

So peaceful! I pray you always stay safe.

[@MichiganRocks]

I’m pretty cautious. I always make sure the weather is going to be good before taking long kayak rides like this.

[@giffjim55]

My wife and I were inspired by your videos, and we just returned from a vacation to St. Ignace. We live in Ohio, and it’s been years since we ventured to beautiful Michigan. We gathered some rocks from Huron, Michigan, and up near White Fish Point on Superior. We found a couple Petosky stones, but Huron was pretty rough and it was hard to go too far out wading. But we had a blast. I watched your video on tumblers, and that’s our next project. Thanks for your videos!

[@MichiganRocks]

I’m glad you enjoyed your vacation and were able to find some rocks. Good luck tumbling them!

[@jshilohshea381]

Nice amount of Petoskey stones and yup small chunk of puddingstone a keeper colors bright ! Hope the water was warmer than it looked !! Thanks for taking me along on this great rock hunt !!

[@MichiganRocks]

The water was the perfect temperature for swimming, cool, but not cold at all. I could have stayed in for a long time.

[@randydoan1887]

pretty sure i saw a shark in the drone footage......no wait it was a big carp. love watching your stuff

[@MichiganRocks]

As the T-Shirts say, the Great Lakes are unsalted and shark free.

[@JK-eo1rr]

That must have been like being the first to the gold mine . . . a rock collector's paradise on an undiscovered beach . . . . I'm totally jealous !

[@MichiganRocks]

It was really fun finding this spot. I don't do a lot of snorkeling, but I think that might have to change.

[@easterazali9237]

This was a great adventure ! I enjoyed it very much thanks Rob 🥰💐

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome, Easter.

[@dodiebondwood]

Wow, how stunning!

[@MichiganRocks]

That was a good day. It was one of my first videos with drone shots too, so that was fun.

[@ruthchapman3847]

What an awesome video, thanks for taking us along

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you could come!

[@sirgarth1031]

I would just like to say thank you for inspiring me to start rock tumbling and create some beautiful things

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome. I love when people start tumbling rocks because of my videos. Good luck!

[@tinkerbellblue5142]

Stunning aerial views, thanks for sharing 😌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MichiganRocks]

It was really fun seeing those shots myself. Flying cameras are cool.

[@darkwood777]

Thanks for the awesome tour. This should get thousands and thousands of thumbs up. That's a lonely picnic table at 10:00. LOL

[@MichiganRocks]

I didn't even notice that there. It does look pretty lonely!

[@darkwood777]

@@MichiganRocks There is a house or cabin inside the woods just off the beach near the picnic table. You can see it at 20:40.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@darkwood777 Yes, there are houses all along where I was. There is also a lot of natural area.

[@tavy3dattack]

Thank you so much for this video. Stunning!!! Thank you for all of your videos. I have learned so much ❤️

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome!

[@tonyharrel4483]

great video love both the drone and snorkeling thank-you for sharing

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome. I had a lot of fun with both the drone and snorkeling myself.

[@tbechtx]

Love the sound of you gliding over the lake in your kayak. (And of course the rocks). A great video!

[@MichiganRocks]

The water sounds seem to be very popular.

[@pegjackson9716]

Footage from above, below and at sea level, that was just a fabulous video. I very much enjoyed that and thank you for sharing it. I can't get over how clear and blue the water is, just amazing.

[@MichiganRocks]

I think the water is a lot more clear since invasive zebra muscles have been filtering it. I don't think that's actually a good thing, but it sure is pretty.

[@sstarshine20]

I know you can't disclose, but I sure would like to go there. It makes me feel like I want to be a Mermaid. I love Petoskey Stones! I've been picking for the better part of 62 years.

[@MichiganRocks]

I have only been picking them up for a little over ten years, but I don't see myself getting tired of it anytime soon.

[@karenpacker8862]

Beautiful drone shots....amazing bedrock and snorkeling shots. Of course you found the motherlode!!!! They are really all amazing!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thank you very much!

[@gregprince2523]

Just amazing stuff!

[@mssendfitness]

Great video. All Petoskey hounds please be mindful of the law which limits each person to only take away 25 lbs per year!

[@cdub531]

Awesome video me and the 3 sons loved it.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad. Get those boys out collecting some rocks. I bought my son a rock tumbler one Christmas. He lost interest in tumbling after a couple years, but still loves rocks. I never did lose interest.

[@leodapat9139]

Hi hillo idol, God bless you.

[@AidaJof]

Hi - so glad you took us along for the ride ... such clear waters & so beautiful!

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm glad you tagged along. It's nice to share it with everyone.

[@nathaliebergeron9573]

Absolutly beautiful 💖💖💖

[@MichiganRocks]

I really liked this video a lot. It was one of the first times I used my drone in a video, so it stands out to me.

[@bwelper9613]

I have watched 2 straight hours of your videos! I really enjoy watching what you do!

[@MichiganRocks]

Wow, that's a a marathon. Some people can't make it through one!

[@jpexoticpets146]

Wow! That was very cool!

[@MichiganRocks]

I really enjoyed that day.

[@aliencat11]

So beautifu!! The colors in the water is amazing. I feel like I've been on vacation.

[@MichiganRocks]

Short vacation!

[@aliencat11]

@@MichiganRocks I can always watch again.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@aliencat11 True!

[@demep488]

Haven’t finished video but loved seeing you kayaking and hearing the water. I love kayaking

[@MichiganRocks]

The most fun stuff in this video is yet to come.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Nice use of drone footage. :) It will be a wonderful addition to your channel! Exciting.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm sure having fun with it. Of course, you know that because you're doing the same thing on your channel.

[@KatyDidRocks]

@@MichiganRocks :D well, actually, JIM is the one who's having fun with the drone on my channel. I haven't even tried.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@KatyDidRocks It doesn't matter who is at the controls, the video is still fun to watch.

[@Debdiencal]

Really enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing

[@MichiganRocks]

This is one of my favorite videos. I'm glad you liked it too.

[@icatz]

What a beautiful area and fossil heaven. Wow. TFS 💖🦅🦅

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome!