The state will offer money, guidance and technical assistance as demand increases for the alternative building material.

Hidden in northern Michigan, this lakeside state park offers tranquil camping, forest trails, and a rare cobblestone beach ...

These gray rocks don’t look like much until you shine UV light on them. Suddenly you’ll see the fluorescent sodalite in them light up orange and yellow. Not all sodalite glows, but Yooperlites are ...

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Stepping into Rockhound Rock Shop, visitors are transported to another world. There’s a seemingly never-ending cascade of rooms in the Galesburg shop, each with a different ...

Scientists recently unveiled the nation's newest "oldest known" rock — discovered in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin all feature ancient rocks known as gneisses — ...

Rock hunting in Northern Michigan is some of the best in the world. Learn the top spots to find four incredible stones along with some tips on how to spend your time before or after rock hunting. Dive ...

Comb Leland’s beaches for pieces of colorful lake-tumbled slag, locally and affectionately known as Leland Blue stones. Dive in to learn how they were created, the best times to rock hunt and Michigan ...