First Rock Hunt of the Season on My Favorite Beach

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  • I got out just after the ice left the beach and found some really cool rocks.
    The two main rocks I collect in this video are Petoskey stones and puddingstones. Both rocks are found mainly in Michigan, although a few may be found in some of the surrounding states.
    The Petoskey stone (Hexagonaria) is an approximately 360 million old fossilized coral. It is the state stone of Michigan. Petoskey stones are calcite which is very soft, approximately 3 on the Mohs scale. Since they are so soft, they can be polished by hand. See this video for polishing instructions: • How to Hand Polish a P...
    Puddingstones are a conglomerate stones comprised of red jasper and chert in a quartzite matrix. They are found in larger numbers on Drummond Island and St. Joseph Island in Canada but also across much of the lower peninsula of Michigan. They were called puddingstones by British settlers who thought they looked like a boiled suet pudding with berries. Puddingstone playlist: • Best of the Puddingsto...
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  • @San0sama
    @San0sama ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My nine-year-old daughter is obsessed with rocks. She's watching this video with me and every time you leave a rock behind she's screaming no in my ear.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      But if I took all of them, there wouldn't be any left for her. Sorry about your ear.

  • @cumberlandite56
    @cumberlandite56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    I'd be following right behind him picking up everything he let go.

    • @martychapman7210
      @martychapman7210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      In Michigan you can only take 25lbs of rocks A YEAR. So that's why you see collectors being picky. :)

    • @cumberlandite56
      @cumberlandite56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@martychapman7210 Yeah, but who's checking. LOL

    • @debbielucas7792
      @debbielucas7792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@martychapman7210 I didn't know this, good to know.

    • @adawiley465
      @adawiley465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would be right beside you.

    • @tracywebber4906
      @tracywebber4906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What beach?

  • @kullycrin9657
    @kullycrin9657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I want to be you when I grow up. Finding rocks as a kid was a passion, and here I see it's not lost later in another hunter's life.

    • @Dai-sy11
      @Dai-sy11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you can always make it a passion in your adult life :)

    • @lorij6796
      @lorij6796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kully Crin
      A great hobby!

  • @katharinebloodworth2638
    @katharinebloodworth2638 4 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    I am impressed by the fact that if you don't think you will use it, you leave it for others. Very gentleman like of you, a rare trait these days.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I don't like clutter and the basement is already pretty cluttered.

    • @milesstyles7428
      @milesstyles7428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would be impressed if the others then left it for others to look at, who in turn left them for others and so on...

    • @milesstyles7428
      @milesstyles7428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MichiganRocks this is just an idea right but... I know a way for you to be able to reclaim some space back in your basement & the only thing it'll cost you is a bit of time. Right so get yourself some sturdy buckets........

    • @Vysais1317
      @Vysais1317 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, love this as well. All the other videos I see they take almost everything they find.

    • @lorij6796
      @lorij6796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MichiganRocks
      A rock paradise!

  • @okboomer6201
    @okboomer6201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    The wave sounds are very peaceful and relaxing.

  • @greenbayrockhuntress
    @greenbayrockhuntress 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Hello! I want to say THANK YOU for your outstanding videos! I'm a SE Michigan transplant now living in NE Wisconsin, and as a rookie rockhound I have learned so much from the information that you have shared. I come from a family of teachers, and your students are very fortunate that you take the time to teach science on your downtime. By the way, my 10 & 13 year old sons love to learn along with me as well; we thank you!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm glad you're learning something. I'm a math teacher, so these aren't really aimed at my students, but some of my students do watch them. Good luck on your rock hunts!

  • @staciebarndweller774
    @staciebarndweller774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I could listen to the waves coming in for hours. So calming in this time of stress. Hugs from Grand Blanc.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I get that comment more than just about any. I’ve thought about doing a video where I shut up and just walk the beach listening to the waves.

    • @bobbic9742
      @bobbic9742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This time of the year you need a buddy to hunt rocks and to warm you up later

    • @bobbic9742
      @bobbic9742 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks You could shut up now

    • @Gems-of-Hope-Rocks
      @Gems-of-Hope-Rocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MichiganRocks
      Actually there is a good market for that.
      Meditation.
      Relaxation.
      Sleep-Aid.
      Feng-Shui.

  • @dawnmorning
    @dawnmorning 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pudding and Petoskey stones on central Indiana on a good day. Thanks for sharing ur time with us.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had heard that puddingstones could be found in northern Indiana, but I didn’t know how far south they could be found. I had no idea you could find Petoskeys that far south. Thanks for educating me?

  • @Muertenoir
    @Muertenoir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I used to obsessed with hunting rocks and fossils when I was a kid. I would spend all day digging through our dug-out driveway. I even found a small fossilized fish. I stopped when I got older but this makes me want to go out again.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There are lots of us old folks obsessed with rocks and fossils. Get out there and be a kid again!

  • @DrewWithington
    @DrewWithington 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful walk - stones, water, sky, sunshine, fresh air.

  • @merlinjones6485
    @merlinjones6485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    I want to follow you with a wheelbarrow to collect all the goodies you throw back. You are giving me a new prospective on Lake Huron. The water was clear and the stones were colorful. I liked the green what-cha-ma-call-it that you couldn't identify. Glad you kept it and glad you brought us rock hounding with you again.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am getting better at leaving rocks behind all the time. It is difficult with some of them though. Thanks for coming along with me. I appreciate all your comments.

    • @BackYardGardeningTip
      @BackYardGardeningTip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@MichiganRocks I also bring home drift wood but I am limited to what I can carry in my pockets and backpack. I am 67 and can get worn out but I have always made it back to the car.
      We have high tides here so when I find a nice rock but have enough of those I will toss them up on the beach away from the tide for other visitors.

    • @BackYardGardeningTip
      @BackYardGardeningTip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would be a fun video to make. HaHa

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@BackYardGardeningTip I don’t pick up a lot of driftwood, but if I see something nice for my father in law, I grab it. That chunk was almost as heavy as the rocks. It’s in my basement now, drying out very slowly.

    • @BackYardGardeningTip
      @BackYardGardeningTip 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks I saw how wet that was and have picked up enough pieces to know they can be really head.

  • @SusieHughes-m7g
    @SusieHughes-m7g ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful video, thank you for taking the time to share the lakes beauty as well as the rocks.

  • @SouthernOntarioSasquatch
    @SouthernOntarioSasquatch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Thank you for taking us along on your journey! So fresh, so beautiful....a needed break from everything. Much appreciation for you and what you share. God bless, and stay healthy!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm glad you enjoy my videos. Reading these comments is what keeps me making them.

    • @marbleindustries3833
      @marbleindustries3833 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have all kinds of stones

  • @CööKiëÜÜ327
    @CööKiëÜÜ327 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Energy 🤩🤩😀

  • @ChiakiMotomaru
    @ChiakiMotomaru 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    How I wish I could go to such a place and look for rocks. Thank you for sharing this trip with us!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're welcome. If you ever get a chance, I highly recommend it. Keep in mind that I was on this beach for four or five hours. It's kind of like fishing shows, they don't show you the parts where they sit for hours without getting a bite.

  • @ruthwagner2348
    @ruthwagner2348 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just nice enough to get outside and enjoy Michigan’s water! The rocks are a bonus. Thanks!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, even if I didn't find a single rock, this would have been a good day.

  • @AtomicShrimp
    @AtomicShrimp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I was thinking "Why is he using a spoon to retrieve the rocks?" then I saw the icicles

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It's good for deeper water too. When I hunt rocks on Lake Superior in the summer, I'd say at least half of the people have some sort of rock scoop.

    • @bryanebert8925
      @bryanebert8925 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks Which scoop do you recommend?

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@bryanebert8925 I just attached a slotted spoon to the end of a piece of PVC pipe. I removed the handle and screwed the stub into the end of the pipe, but I have seen people just duct tape a spoon on the end of a stick too.

    • @bryanebert8925
      @bryanebert8925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MichiganRocks Okay thank you! My partner and I have been looking for agates on the North Shore of Superior and are looking for ways to improve our searches. Love your videos! About to buy our first rock tumbler.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bryanebert8925 I'd suggest considering a Lortone for your tumbler. I see a lot of people buying tumblers that appear to be very cheaply built when they'd be better off buying a real tumbler. The Thumler's Model B gets good reviews too, but I don't like the small Thumlers.

  • @danielnuy1729
    @danielnuy1729 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking us along on your journey. It’s was enjoyable.

  • @JonathonMerrick
    @JonathonMerrick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That jasperlite is out of this world! Once in a lifetime find I'd say! Thanks so much for sharing.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's the best I've found so far, but there's always hope for an even better one!

  • @k8eekatt
    @k8eekatt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing this serene and peaceful walk on the lovely beach.

  • @1289apa
    @1289apa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A beautiful day at the beach ♥️ Thank you for letting us tag along!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for joining me. With all of you coming along, I'm starting to realize that beach was more crowded than it seemed to be!

  • @faithinjesus6531
    @faithinjesus6531 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have found some of those first stones and now I know what it is thankyou
    I love finding cool stones I have bin collecting for 40 years
    God bless you

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad I could help you out!

  • @Suburbanstoneage
    @Suburbanstoneage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When I go rockhounding oh, I have the hardest time putting anything back. Watching you leave so many behind was very liberating. I will be keeping that in mind next time I'm out, only the best of the best comeback. Great Bend, glad I found your Channel!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad you found it too. When I first started collecting rocks, I brought back way too many like everyone else. With experience, I found that was a bad idea.

  • @clentonweston8839
    @clentonweston8839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really love your videos. Learned a GREAT deal from you. Really love those Unikytes, Banded Chert's and Pudding Stones. Please 🙏 keep these videos coming.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I plan to, I'm glad you're enjoying them.

  • @Blackhorselove1
    @Blackhorselove1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The amount of Petoskey stones you found makes me realize I have probably passed many on my previous trips to Lake Huron without knowing! I’ll have to keep an eye out the next time I can make the trip out there. It’s a goal of mine to find one of my own.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They're pretty easy to spot if they are on the beach you're at. Just look in the water, not in the dry rocks since the pattern is really hard to see when dry.

    • @drunkjonboy
      @drunkjonboy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What beach is this. We live in Indian River and my wife is mad she can’t ever find pudding stones

  • @muggzzzzz
    @muggzzzzz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    While everybody were taking sunbathe on the stoney beach on the Black Sea, me and my daughter were looking for some beautiful stones that we've brought to our home when my vacation was over. You made me recall these good memories. Thank you!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd much rather go look for rocks than sunbathe! I'm not great at sitting still.

  • @storytimewithunclebill1998
    @storytimewithunclebill1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was an awesome day in my book. Lots of cool treasures. Would love to just find the ones you put back. Beautiful area and cool footage. Was fun to watch. Great video

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was an awesome day in my book too!

  • @gwynnfarrell1856
    @gwynnfarrell1856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful clear water! What a great day to get out and find some real prizes. Thank you for taking us all with you.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome, thanks for coming!

  • @rosalindhendricks6337
    @rosalindhendricks6337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    You found some treasures today. Keep us posted on what you do with these finds.

  • @AmyRach1979
    @AmyRach1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sound of the water is priceless to me.....thanks for an awesome video

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can’t take credit for the sounds, but I’m glad you liked that I recorded them. There’s a reason my videos never have music.

  • @AccordionLadyMi
    @AccordionLadyMi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved seeing that huge Petoskey stone at the end of the video and the beautiful pudding stones you found. Fran

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you had fun. That was a really good day.

  • @josephcarreira3736
    @josephcarreira3736 ปีที่แล้ว

    rob, my wife connie and i just got started in rock hunting and we watch your videos every day. we really enjoy it.. we have some health issues and this helps us to cope with our mobility issues. i started building my shop and changing from woodworking to rock working i cant afford a loi of the tools but im trying to make due..

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's never too late to take up a new hobby. I think you'll enjoy working with rock. I do a little woodworking too, but rocks are more fun.

  • @LadyYoop
    @LadyYoop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love, love, love this so much! I know the exact feeling of getting to your favorite lake and the "OHHHH" you get when you find that good one! And the sound......omg...Nature's Valium! This was SOOOOOOOO awesome! Thanks for the tour!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So did you like it?

    • @LadyYoop
      @LadyYoop 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks I LOVED it!

    • @LadyYoop
      @LadyYoop 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And ya know...I'm starting to see THAT rock before you pick it up!!

  • @tanyamcpherson9174
    @tanyamcpherson9174 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love not only your finds, but the beautiful views you show. I wouldn't want to leave that place it's so beautiful.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm always surprised at how long I've been on a beach. I'll guess that it's been three hours, then I look at the time and it's been five hours.

  • @davidhile5363
    @davidhile5363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh my your making me drool !!! Can’t wait to get up north and be doing that. I’ve got 3 of your rock picking tools under construction. These videos are always so refreshing. Thanks for taking us along.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Three rock scoopers? Are you bringing other people or are you just gifted with a third arm?

    • @davidhile5363
      @davidhile5363 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michigan Rocks I hit an indoor community garage sale a couple weeks ago and picked up some slotted spoons. I made one for my wife, my daughter and myself. My daughters the real rock hound. I swear the kid can smell Petoskey stones. I also bought a jig saw puzzle of all kinds of rocks and minerals.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidhile5363 have you seen this puzzle company? I don't have any, but I saw a puddingstone one and a Petoskey Stone one in a store and looked up the company. www.faire.com/brand/b_1wb3flxa7k

    • @davidhile5363
      @davidhile5363 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michigan Rocks Just checked them out ! Thanks for the heads up on that. They have a morel mushroom one that looks real challenging.

  • @markhenry2360
    @markhenry2360 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you shovel tool fantastic . Purrty rocks keep on rolling .

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just a bent spoon on the end of a piece of PVC pipe. Essential tool for cold water rock hunting.

  • @avikolo
    @avikolo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My son and I love rock hunting on the beaches of lake superior when we vacation there. This video, the sound of the waves and shifting rocks, brought back a lot of good memories. I'll be watching more :)

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad I could bring back some good memories. Thanks for watching.

  • @yb6825
    @yb6825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for sharing your rock collecting trip

  • @xaviercrow102
    @xaviercrow102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just discovered your channel and I've been on a rock hunting habit I just started this year so this is a lucky find for me. Your knowledge of rocks astounds me. I hope I can soak up some of that knowledge for sure. Great work man

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Honestly, I don't know much about geology. I know a few more things than you do is all. I'm pretty good at polishing rocks though.

    • @nova2293
      @nova2293 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Might be good to get a guidebook or something. I don’t know a thing about rocks myself, so I usually grab what looks cool and research later 😅

  • @Janet_scribbles
    @Janet_scribbles 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My husband and went to the upper peninsula in our campervan and loved how clean it felt, air, water.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love it up there. I love where I live in the lower peninsula too, but the Upper Peninsula is just a little bit better.

  • @bosssssss
    @bosssssss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    strangest yet most interesting recommended video I've gotten

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't think it's strange. It's what I do with my time. Fun, if you ask me! I'm glad you weren't too disappointed.

  • @Sunshine-n1n
    @Sunshine-n1n 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful in all ways. Between the rocks and waves it looks like heaven.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's pretty close to heaven.

  • @Jmadrid530
    @Jmadrid530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I enjoyed watching you sir, thank you for the fine edits and the genuine and serene videography. We live in some uncertain times and being able to watch you do what I absolutely love helps to keep my spirits up. God bless you!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've had quite a few comments like that. It's great that my videos are helping people relax. I have a nice kayak ride coming out this evening.

    • @christinerobinette7262
      @christinerobinette7262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a favorite pastime in my younger years, would still enjoy it in Michigan, but now live in Tennessee, just junk here & shale. Lots of marble, we live on Marble Hall where they mined marble for the White House & many famous places!

    • @christinerobinette7262
      @christinerobinette7262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do find lots of fossils in junk piles & natural to the area! We live above a cave that’s had its ‘ entrance blocked due to dangerous exploration. It has a river running through it, but have never seen inside. I’m claustrophobic! Love watching Josh Gates & his cave explorations!!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@christinerobinette7262 I love going in caves whenever we're near a tourist cave. I was fascinated with caves as a child too.

  • @judispackman3616
    @judispackman3616 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THAT ONE ROCK LOOKED LIKE IT HAD A TREE ON THE ONE SIDE OF IT, OR A BIG LEAF. BEAUTIFUL.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you been watching my videos all day?

  • @lauramarti7548
    @lauramarti7548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What an incredible beach! I would love to rock hunt there!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really is beautiful and has some great rocks.

    • @johnrau6568
      @johnrau6568 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks which beach is it? If I may ask, your videos are great!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@johnrau6568 This beach is all bordered by private property. I'm lucky enough to have permission to cross someone's land to get to it. I don't want to betray their trust by posting the location on the Internet. Most of the beaches I go to have the location in the title or the description though.

  • @kimfrommn7162
    @kimfrommn7162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for taking us on your rock hunting! Learned a lot and beautiful country! 😊

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, it is beautiful here, a lot like Minnesota.

  • @NurseMickiLea
    @NurseMickiLea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Instead of through the looking glass you gave us through the snow window😁♥️ Nice banded iron stone!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was super excited about the banded iron. Maybe it's just the excitement of a recent find, but that is up there with my favorite rocks that I've found. I was so bummed out that I screwed up the video.

    • @lauramack7820
      @lauramack7820 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would you share the location of the beach?

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lauramack7820 Nope. It's all private land around this beach. I have permission to use someone's property to get to it and I don't want to jeopardize that. Sorry.

  • @wafflegod6661
    @wafflegod6661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could watch this all day

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have plenty of other videos very similar to this, so you could if you wanted to.

    • @wafflegod6661
      @wafflegod6661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks so far I have been, lol

  • @danielgorzel7222
    @danielgorzel7222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Impossible challenge: take a shot everytime he drops a rock.

    • @Beccati.sto.trapezio
      @Beccati.sto.trapezio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hard...but not impossible 🤣💪

    • @sirgarth1031
      @sirgarth1031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reading this realising it would be easy then realised I have a drinking problem 😂😂

  • @Housebroken_AF
    @Housebroken_AF 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found some beautiful fossils a couple years ago in Maryland. I've always loved rocks and fossils... My whole life. I can look for hours. I actually brought home a suitcase full when I moved from Maryland to Indiana and 100.000 year old shells.

  • @prajnaenergytherapy1217
    @prajnaenergytherapy1217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful day!!! So jealous. I wish I were closer to any of the big lakes.💗

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I couldn't have asked for a better day, except maybe a little more heat.

  • @yaimamartinez9576
    @yaimamartinez9576 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So relaxing to watch. I think I would not be able to control myself from picking up every. single. pink. rock 🤣

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you're the one carrying the bucket, you might learn to control yourself.

    • @yaimamartinez9576
      @yaimamartinez9576 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks yeah, maybe 😁

  • @pirateprospecting707
    @pirateprospecting707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great video!! Definitely would like to see that green stone cut!!!! Fantastic find on that pudding stone!!✅👍👍👍

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'll probably do some cutting videos this spring and summer. I'll make sure that one gets in there.

    • @marbleindustries3833
      @marbleindustries3833 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have all kinds of stones

  • @watrgrl2
    @watrgrl2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such gorgeous clear water!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, we are lucky to have such nice, clean water here in Michigan.

  • @holliegirl16
    @holliegirl16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That green one you picked up is freaking cool!!! I would love that for my fish tank!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've never seen one like that before. I was pretty excited about it.

    • @nico5233
      @nico5233 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks what was it?

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nico5233 I don't know. There are lots of rocks that I can't identify, but I love them anyway.

  • @Jayrahn2469
    @Jayrahn2469 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The respect he has for the rocks is just so utterly sweet!!!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I'm always polite to them.

  • @upnorthadventureswithccc
    @upnorthadventureswithccc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Love the Jaspilite. Just did a video on all the ones I found up North in Copper Harbor, MI. They are one of my favorite rocks ! Thanks for sharing.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What did you think of the piece I found? I find them occasionally in Lake Superior, but I have never found one this bright or this big. It was also strangely angular. Usually they're rounded off like most other rocks. This was by far the best one I have ever found anywhere. I found a bigger one in Ishpeming, but that was a small mountain, so I don't think it counts.

    • @upnorthadventureswithccc
      @upnorthadventureswithccc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MichiganRocks I think your piece is amazing looking. It is different than the ones I have found in Copper Harbor. Nice find for sure :)

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@upnorthadventureswithccc I didn't know if ti was just a good find for me, or if it was a good find in general.

    • @gayle8153
      @gayle8153 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks I thought it was fantastic! What a bright color for a rock! I would classify that as a gemstone, if it was up to me, though, lol.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gayle8153 It really stuck out from the other rocks. I don't know how it would have been possible to walk by and not see it.

  • @victoriaruth821
    @victoriaruth821 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You keep putting the pretty ones back! Oh my goodness!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry, I tend to do that a lot.

  • @MACorrupt
    @MACorrupt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really appreciate the beautiful scenery and just the way that you capture it on camera. I also like that you show the stones you find well enough so we can see them. I find these videos very relaxing. I got pissed when I saw somebody gave you a thumbs down. They’re just jealous they can’t find the same rocks LOL

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, could you hunt that person down and give them a good, stern talking to?

    • @MACorrupt
      @MACorrupt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michigan Rocks 🤣

  • @Augcliffe
    @Augcliffe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The water is so nice, clear and calm. I wish Lake Erie was like that.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was just at this beach today. You're right about the water being clear. I had an awesome day out, but it got cold and windy near the end. I have never been rock hunting in Lake Ontario or Lake Erie, but the other three have always been pretty clear in my experience.

  • @pyroanimus
    @pyroanimus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I wish I had a place like that to look for cool rocks. I live in the middle of nowhere, the rocks around here aren't even really rocks, just hard dirt clumps lol.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hard to polish dirt clumps. You should consider moving.

    • @patriciaroysdon9540
      @patriciaroysdon9540 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣

    • @MVPBOXPICS
      @MVPBOXPICS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol, same

    • @lorij6796
      @lorij6796 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      PyroAnimus
      What state do you live in? Do you live near any creeks or dry creek beds? I'm guessing that you don't live by an ocean or lake. All great places to find treasures. In my younger day's I've found fossils, shark teeth, crystals and even amethyst at Malibu beach. Now just memories and my collection's.
      If there is nothing to find where you live plan a vacation to Arkansas State Park where you can dig for diamond's! Called Crater of Diamond's.

    • @pyroanimus
      @pyroanimus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lorij6796 I live in NSW, Australia, sometimes there's fossils but not many good rocks in the towns around me 😅

  • @jeannieschannel1107
    @jeannieschannel1107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched this one twice now! Can't help myself! Thank you!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You've been really busy with my videos lately. That was a very good day.

  • @cathyscott2636
    @cathyscott2636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! My first five week tumble “finished” today. Learned a lot. Thanks for your videos!

  • @linuskitano9076
    @linuskitano9076 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    America sure has some cool rocks! So many colors!

  • @1HistoricalBuff
    @1HistoricalBuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    @12:40~ that was beautiful.

  • @marke3218
    @marke3218 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife and I love your channel thanks

  • @markhosbach9420
    @markhosbach9420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Oh Boy, do I love rock hunting with you! Your eye is drawn to all the same things I would be looking at. The waves, the sky at the horizon, the ice formations. I would be torn between photography/videography and rock-hounding. Do you do photography, by any chance? You have a good eye. Thanks for taking us along. Don't stop making these.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the compliment. I took a photography class once, but I don't consider myself a good photographer. I don't even have a great camera. I use a GoPro for my videos. I have a Sony camera that I bought used. It's just a point and shoot, not a DSLR.
      I've been trying to be a little more artistic about some of my shots. I resist the urge to just take shots of the rocks. If you have any tips to improve my filming, I'm all ears.

  • @leannaerickson9745
    @leannaerickson9745 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful scenery, really interesting stones, love your rock retriever, thanks

  • @dannysquires5955
    @dannysquires5955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome big guy. One day I'm gonna get up there...

  • @mczerkies1408
    @mczerkies1408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got into rock hunting last year and my fiancée and I love it! People travel out of this state, but the shores of Michigan are pure beauty!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I enjoy traveling out of the state, but I sure haven't seen everything our great state has to offer yet. There are a lot of beautiful things to see right here.

  • @josefapereira6300
    @josefapereira6300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Este lugar é o paraíso dás pedras 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @deidremcintosh6892
    @deidremcintosh6892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this bloke and love the places he goes

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love that you just called me a “bloke”. That’s not a word we use here, but I love it.

    • @deidremcintosh6892
      @deidremcintosh6892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks Of course Im an Aussie lol Awesome way to enjoy your day Love your pudding stones

  • @deano43
    @deano43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When I’m at the beach, I always a cheeky look at the rocks, my wife thinks I’m strange, due to the ones I’ve kept. That is a bit strange through lol

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I understand you. Pick up the rocks you like.

    • @deano43
      @deano43 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michigan Rocks , thanks bud .

    • @antonioheredia4948
      @antonioheredia4948 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are not alone lol

  • @virginiarocks
    @virginiarocks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me too - I would take about 80-90 percent of the discards. That pudding stone at 9 min looks like a loaf of bread with currants and other fruit in it. If no cut then landscape stone for sure. Really cool. The interplay of ice and water and stone is lovely!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everyone seems to want me to bring everything home. I'm just happy to be out enjoying the scenery and rocks.

    • @virginiarocks
      @virginiarocks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michigan Rocks no, I get being selective. I just wish that I could trail along (at least 6 feet away) and pick up some of the discards. I only started my first rock tumble last week and at this point am gathering quartz (northern Shenandoah in Virginia). I hope for jasper and agate but have only found one rock that I’m certain is jasper. I had never even heard of puddingstone until I watched this video. Thanks for your videos. I’m learning from you, rookie rockounding, agate dad, Chris Ralph and meMiner the most (so far).

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@virginiarocks I can't help you much with your local rocks. What I do is pick up some of everything that I like and see what tumbles. You'll run across similar rocks each time you go out and get to know what will do well. Then you can start to avoid stuff that doesn't shine up.

    • @virginiarocks
      @virginiarocks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michigan Rocks no worries, wasn’t expecting help. Just wishing I could rock hound in Michigan. And I will someday, when it is safer to travel again. I’ve always wanted to see the Great Lakes. I visited Lansing a very long time ago for a work conference and didn’t have time to do anything touristy or venture out on my own. The future hold promise! And watching your videos and others gives me terms and rock names and other things to research. It’s all good.

  • @ZyliceLiddell
    @ZyliceLiddell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hank: “They’re *MINERALS!”*

  • @naminaoberhausen2131
    @naminaoberhausen2131 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 👏 beautiful rocks. Liked. Great finds 👏. From Jordan

  • @geraldinecruce530
    @geraldinecruce530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can any of these rocks be found in Lake Erie in Erie pa thanks love videos and thes rocks thank you

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have no idea. I've never hunted Lake Erie. You should go check it out.

  • @gayle8153
    @gayle8153 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful crystal clear water there!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, it’s very nice. Sometimes it gets murky if there was a bug hatch of some kind. Dead mayflies or other bugs will wash up and make it hard to see, but most of the time it’s very clear.

  • @LGN_Sniper
    @LGN_Sniper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I now know what the weird rock with dents is, that I found in my backyard and then lost 25 or so years ago... a Petoskey stone. My States Rock!... I`m such an idiot lol

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You _were_ such an idiot. We’ve rectified that now.

    • @LGN_Sniper
      @LGN_Sniper 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks Thanks for that lol. I used to collect rocks as a kid and when I got older I put them all in my front yard. I meant to keep the Petoskey stone one cause I though it might have been a piece of a meteorite... I still remember it was black with brown/orange`ish dents on one side and completely smooth on the other side. Been looking for it for years, but it`s long lost in the dirt now.

  • @kalyankharde7774
    @kalyankharde7774 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful stones, beautiful beach, beautiful video, Thanks for sharing😘.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the beautiful message!

  • @Overunity17
    @Overunity17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ни хрена не понятно, но очень интересно!

  • @nancyparker2516
    @nancyparker2516 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this. It sure looks cold there. What a great video. Thanks again.

  • @bjornsfather
    @bjornsfather ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such a great video. Very informative, love those Michigan beaches so beautiful!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  ปีที่แล้ว

      We have some awesome rocks here.

  • @berjo77
    @berjo77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first time stopping by. Grew up Down State, always loved hunting Huron shores on the south end of the lake, my only access opportunity. Recently visited the UP and took my girls, 4 & 8, on their first shore-treasure find. They loved it and brought home about 100 marble sized specimens. We’ve invested in a new double-barrel tumbler so we can pretty them up. Teaches patience. I’m going to re-view this segment with them on the big screen, help spread the hobby. Great job!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you need any help with that new tumbler, that's kind of my specialty. I have several videos on how to tumble. What tumbler did you get?

    • @berjo77
      @berjo77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichiganRocks, until we know the girls are going to want to keep up with the work, show the patience needed, went inexpensive with a Chicago Electric, Dual Drum Rotary Rock Tumbler.
      I have watched several of your videos on the basics, 2/3 to 3/4 filled drum, water fill 1/2 inch below rocks, 3 tablespoons of the 60 grit (we will hit our day 3 look-see on Thursday AM) and even bought decent rated abrasives and ceramics. So, we should be off to a good start.
      Question? I’ve inherited buckets and buckets of large fossilized coral, most showing small to medium crystals. I’ve been experimenting with rust remover (good results) and now muriatic acid at 50/50. Do you work with this kind of cleanup?

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@berjo77 I have not done too much with acid. I have a video on soaking chain coral in acid. I tried a couple other types, but the whole rock dissolved. th-cam.com/video/hjk3_KMLYXs/w-d-xo.html

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to see some of your finds cut & polished or tumbled. Thankyou for showing us. It is beautiful there.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look at some of my other videos. I just started showing tumbled rocks every Tuesday. I have a couple videos where I just slice up some rocks. There are lots of videos where I make stuff out of rocks. In one video I make Petoskey stone and unakite turtles.

  • @brendamariatuazon7444
    @brendamariatuazon7444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy watching you're video, keep safe and godbless

  • @margaretphipps2939
    @margaretphipps2939 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the sounds off the water very relaxing & the rocks fascinating, xx🇮🇲

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was out kayaking on Lake Huron today. More water sounds are headed your way next Friday.

  • @bandilla7317
    @bandilla7317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow beautiful place it is nice to hounding rocks.

  • @stephaniej3134
    @stephaniej3134 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love some of the heart shaped rocks I see! Some near perfect and various sized hearts!

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those don't really catch my eye, but I know a lot of people collect those. Did you see my recent heart video? th-cam.com/video/Phvz5Rbe4ys/w-d-xo.html

  • @outdoorstudios2022
    @outdoorstudios2022 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Rob. Thanks for sharing!

  • @annedull8212
    @annedull8212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your spoon on a stick. I need to make one for me.
    When you are picking up rocks and I see one I like near it, I say to myself " I hope he picks up the one I'm looking at" lol
    Thanks again for sharing.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I disappoint a lot of people by not picking up the rocks they want me to pick up. I don't have any idea how to not disappoint that way. In case you want to make a rock scoop, I have a little video showing how I make mine. Of course you can always just duct tape a spoon to a stick and that will work fine. th-cam.com/video/94qD2d34Ge4/w-d-xo.html

  • @jonathanyoung7785
    @jonathanyoung7785 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watched this video when you first posted it, and I just watched it for the second time. I had forgotten how old you used to be.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ha ha! I was ancient!

  • @kathrynion
    @kathrynion 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, you turned me on to wanting to get back into rocks. The petoskeys are beautiful. Lovely, relaxing video - a pleasure to come along on the journey. Thank you.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. There's nothing much more relaxing than a day at the beach looking for rocks.

  • @ridgerunner66
    @ridgerunner66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was a beautiful day to be out. Some great looking rocks found. Couldn't ask for much better than that. Look forward to the next one. Davin

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, it was a great day to be out.

  • @aborch7
    @aborch7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videography is superb!! 6:31 flooded me with good memories, thank you 💜💜

  • @tinacluff2793
    @tinacluff2793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes I'd like to see the green one cut but I also liked that pink rock you showed right after it.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The green one got cut in this video: th-cam.com/video/AVT1IDirpeg/w-d-xo.html

  • @debiyounce3210
    @debiyounce3210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Today was my first yell at the TV screen. LOLOL The Green and red Christmas Rock ................. Oh man I want that stone. You just tossed it away. Dang it. I just have to say I am really leaqrning so much from your videos. Thank for sharing your adventures.

    • @MichiganRocks
      @MichiganRocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry, Debi. Yelling at your screen is a risk you take when you watch my videos.

  • @nathaliebergeron9573
    @nathaliebergeron9573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sometimes, as you're picking one and I'd pick one just next to this 😆

  • @bellmiatv804
    @bellmiatv804 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A nice walking around 😍😍😍😍

  • @xenraebones4216
    @xenraebones4216 ปีที่แล้ว

    New viewer from Flint. So glad to have shared the walk with you. Great stuff, great channel!