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…
Agates: Banded and Beautiful
Michiganders far and wide have heard of the legendary Lake Superior agate, but what exactly are they? And what is all this you’re hearing about cold water agates? We’ve got just the answer to this, and more!
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