An earlier sunset is great news for Yooperlite hunters illuminating the shorelines. Michigan's largest shining stone is hard ...

In 1966, this area became the nation’s first national lakeshore, a National Park Service designation that preserves the region’s natural and recreational offerings. The park stretches 42 miles along ...

Most people do their rock hunting during the day, but you can't find "Yooperlites" until the sun goes down. Yooperlites are rocks that fluoresce in the dark under ultraviolet light. They became known ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Do you have a rock, shell, arrowhead or even an insect that’s got you wondering, “What is this, really?” The University of Michigan is hosting an event next month that can help you ...

Rock hunting in Northern Michigan is some of the best in the world. Learn the top spots to find four incredible stones along with some tips on how to spend your time before or after rock hunting. Dive ...

Leland, Mich. – What is dismissed in the daylight is considered treasure when the sun sets. While some hunt for the well-known, others know of a different prize that can only be found under the glow ...

For anyone into wire wrappings, geode cracking, or just likes looking at pretty rocks, the 46th annual Gem and Mineral Show is returning to West Michigan. Hosted by the Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral ...

In high school, I was in the Courtyard Club, a club dedicated to the maintenance of the courtyard in the center of the school. A large, midcentury building with long, flat lines and lots of windows, ...

Electrification and tariffs mean rural Midwest communities can cash in on their mineral resources. But how can these ventures ...