With a few weeks left until fall weather makes beachcombing uncomfortable, many are out along northern Michigan beaches looking for Petoskey stones. But people often find Charlevoix stones, which look ...

Rock collectors in northern Michigan often find what they believe are Petoskey stones, only to later find out they are the lesser known Charlevoix stones — which can leave some disappointed that they ...

Memories of a childhood in Michigan for some are often inextricably linked to hiking trips up the Sleeping Bear Dunes or to lazy beach days along the sparkling Great Lakes. And with those memories ...

Fred Falting said he quickly learned that collecting stones himself would be limited because public land allows only 25 ...

Five tips for finding and polishing Petoskey stones, fossilized ancient coral found on the beaches in the shallows of Lake Michigan along the Northern Michigan coast. These cool looking Petoskey ...

From the Leland Blue, a stone-like slag leftover from the iron ore and mining industry, to the glowing Yooperlite and Lake Superior agates found in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan is home to plenty of ...

Michigan’s ancient coral reefs are home to one of nature’s most unique treasures: Petoskey stones. This adventure turned into ...

More than 10,000 voters from across the state weighed in on 101 things they love about Northern Michigan. Their votes determined over 300 Red Hot Best winners and 700 honorable mentions. Here, you’ll ...

The Petoskey Stone Polishing Class will provide the opportunity to learn how to polish Petoskey stones and find their unique patterns and colors. The class, offered by the Chippewa River District ...

Northern Michigan Voices is a series by 9&10 News reporter Olivia Fellows in which she interviews a person in the community about a story or experience from their life. Everyone has an interesting ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN -- Nearly three months after Tim O'Brien lugged a giant 93-pound Petoskey stone from Lake Michigan, the state has confiscated the rock. Michigan Department of Natural Resources ...

PETOSKEY, MI - Petoskey fans, we’re with you. This pretty town that hugs the generous curve of Little Traverse Bay is a perfect spot to spend summer days, or an entire week if you’re that lucky. It ...