Petoskey Stone Beach Hunting — Traverse City Area
Traverse City, Michigan
About Petoskey Stone Beach Hunting — Traverse City Area
Hunt for Michigan's state stone — the Petoskey stone (fossilized Devonian coral) — along the gravel beaches of Lake Michigan near Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. After storms expose fresh material, beaches like Pyramid Point and Empire Beach yield excellent specimens. No fee required on public beaches. Best in fall and spring.
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Address
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, MI 49630
Phone
(231) 326-4700Pricing
Free (public beaches)
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Petoskey Stone Beach Hunting — Traverse City Area is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Traverse City, Michigan. Visitors can dig for Petoskey Stone, Fossil Coral, Lake Superior Agate, Charlevoix Stone, Chert and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Petoskey Stone Beach Hunting — Traverse City Area are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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