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| TREASURE HUNTING IN MICHIGAN Add what you know about this area to create a handy guide for other treasure hunters. |
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| What this area is known for: 1. Petoskey Stones 2. Agates 3. Quartz 4. Hematite | Biggest finds in this area: 1.What was found, plus brief description 2. 3. |
| Local appraisers: 1. Name, contact info/website 2. 3. 4. | Local geocaching/treasure hunting clubs: 1. See NMU 2. 3. 4. |
| Best time of year to go: Whenever there isn't snow on the ground, or when the ground isn't frozen, or right after a good storm as storms bring new material up in the swash zone. | Other helpful resources: (newspapers, websites, etc) 1.Lake Michigan Rock Picker's Guide by Bruce Mueller (He owns the rock shop in Honor, MI) 2.Lake Superior Rock Picker's Guide by Bruice Mueller 3.Stop in a local rock shop; buy something and ask questions - they are the most probably the most knowledgeable in the area. |
| Have a question about treasure hunting or geocaching in this region? | |
| THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT Regions can have multiple good spots to go — add details to build a complete guide. |
| Location #1: Along the lake shores (Local beach, park, etc) Any Lk MI beach from Manistee north to the Mackinaw Bridge (Petoskey's) General description: | How to get there: |
| GArade this location: (A to F): | GPS coordinates: |
| Handy to bring along: 1. Bucket 2. 3. | Helpful notes to newcomers:If you're new to hunting petoskey's, hunt along the edge of the beach where the stones are wet. It will be easier to see their "eyes". |
| Location #2: (local beach, park etc) Lake Superior Agates are well known. I found quite a few at Great Sand Bay on the Keweenaw Peninsula. However, you can find them on all of the Southern Lake Superior shoreline, even small ones on Lake Michigan beaches General description: | How to get there: Take US 41 North of Houghton/Hancock MI to Phoenix. Turn left on M 26 which will take you to and along Lake Superior shoreline. There are numerous places to pull over and park. It is a steep, stone bluff to the lake; but worth it. Also along US 41 are abandoned mine dumps to pick through. |
| Grade this location: (A to F): A | GPS coordinates: |
| Handy to bring along: 1.Bucket 2.Water shoes if going to beach location 3.Sturdy shoes, work gloves if going to a mine | Helpful notes to newcomers: The rock shop at Christmas is very helpful. They will give you maps - buy something from him. |
| Location #3: (Local beach, park, etc) General description: | How to get there: |
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