The Lake Superior Agate is Minnesota’s state gemstone, and for good reason. These banded stones are gorgeous when polished, made into jewelry, or even straight from the beach. With constant waves on Lake Superior, there is never a shortage of new rocks to search through.

See our maps, descriptions, and pictures of the best rock and agate hunting beaches around Lake Superior. Also links to our articles containing tips, resources, and pictures on beach rock and agate collecting.

See our pictures and descriptions on picking and identifying Lake Superior agates, mineral gem stones, and various rocks along Lake Superior's beaches in Minnesota, Ontario, Michigan Upper Peninsula, and Wisconsin. Also pictures of agates found along Lake Superior beaches.

Visit the maps from these great websites for specific beach locations where you can comb for agates: Stoney Point offers more than just breathtaking views; its scenic drive is a gateway to some of the best agate hunting grounds along the North Shore of Lake Superior.

See our first hand guide to the best rock and agate hunting Minnesota North Shore beaches around Lake Superior plus links to tips and resources on beach rock identification, agate collecting, and agate and rock tumbling.

2024年5月21日 · Before summer’s end paints the landscape with its own fiery hues of red and gold, agate enthusiasts should visit the picturesque North Shore for prime hunting grounds. Bluefin Bay. Layne Kennedy. What Are Agates? Lake Superior agates are some of the oldest in the world—over a billion years old.

The North Shore of Lake Superior is the best place to look for Lake Superior Agates. You can search for and find agates at a number of different beaches. The best time to look for agates is after a storm or an exceptionally windy and wavy day on the lake.

Of course, agates are the most hunted and coveted rock on the North Shore. Their distinct beauty, scarcity, and the challenge to spot an agate among hundreds of rocks make them more alluring. Each agate is unique; even slabs cut from the same specimen will …

2015年6月13日 · Let's go treasure hunting along Minnesota's north shore in search of Lake Superior agates. Learn about these gems and how to identify Lake Superior agates.

2023年11月18日 · Lake Superior is famed for its beautiful and varied agates. With its beautiful north shore, which includes spots like Grand Marais, and many incredible agate-rich beaches between Duluth and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, it is an ideal location for rockhounding.