The Stunning Quartz Crystals of Goose Lake
Quartz crystals— big ones at least— are not common in Michigan, but they can be found in at least one place: Goose Lake, near Marquette…
Midnight Mining: The Deadliest Rockhounding Adventures
It’s exciting. It’s rewarding if you don’t die or go to jail. But when you midnight mine, there’s no guarantee that you’ll ever see the light of day again…
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