Lake erie rocks and fossils

The shores of the Great Lakes reveal a diverse array of treasures that wash up, and beachcombing is a favorite occupation of many folks.

All of these Great Lakes rocks and fossils are full of history and beauty can all be found on our regional coastline! From patiently searching for a Lake

Lake Erie Treasures

Day 4: Lake Erie Shoreline

Mystery solved! Through the power of the internet, we've found an expert that was able to identify a Michigan woman's once in a lifetime find on the shores of Lake Huron.

I love trips to Lake Erie because birding is always involved, but this time, unexpectedly, a little shelling was thrown in too... Conical-shaped shells we found on the beach along Lake Erie at Maumee Bay State Park. Thousands of these spiral-shaped conical shells were clumped along the beach at the water's edge at Maumee Bay State Park (near Toledo, OH). They were all in perfect shape and incredibly beautiful. I know nothing about shells, so I took a handful home to learn about them. After a…

I did it! I found my first Lucky Stone last night! Growing up, I had heard of Lucky Stones and always thought they were smooth, whitish stones until my friend Cinders told me that they are really…

Most people who live on Lake Erie, (Part of the Great Lakes) USA, are well aware of Lucky Stones. These treasures that roll up on our beaches actually

Lake Michigan beaches are the nation’s longest freshwater coast with sand dunes and rocky cliffs. Here are eight rocks common to find on Michigan's beaches.

LAKE ONTARIO STONES - A true petrology smorgasbord in a short afternoon stroll: clastic sedimentary rocks – sandstone (ss.) both layered and irregular red/grey, fossiliferous bioclastic limestone with gastropods (G) and cephalopods (C), igneous granite (blue arrows), metamorphic gneiss (red arrows) with dark red garnets.