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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

EMPIRE, MI -- A Michigan specialty comes pretty in pink and it’s ultra rare. About 1 in every 100 Petoskey stones are “pink pets,” according to the National Parks Service. The Sleeping Bear Dunes ...

It’s been nearly 10 years since a man lugged a giant Petoskey stone from Lake Michigan only to have it confiscated by the state months later. Today, it can be seen at the Outdoor Adventure Center, ...