Great Sand Bay
Michigan
Find: Prehnite, float copper, Lake Superior Agates, unakite, patricianite (?)
GPS: 47.44196, -88.21773
Nearest city: Houghton, MI
Recommended Vehicle: Any
Summary:
This spot did not match the expectations I had based upon its name. Great Sand Bay was actually filled with rocks, and quite a beautiful variety of them. The second stone I picked up here was a tiny Lake Superior Agate.
That was in late Summer, so I imagine this spot could yield some great finds the earlier you visit in the year. With that said, it did not have many folks picking it over once you made it a little ways beyond the steps to the parking area.
Video Guide
Check out the video for a better look at what can be found when exploring this spot.
If I could only bring 3 tools…
Chest Waders
Chest waders were the single best investment I made for exploring the shores of Lake Superior.
Agate Scoop
An agate scoop is helpful for both keeping dry and picking up rocks faster. You don’t need a fancy one. Mine is a golf club welded to a kitchen scoop.
Classifier
A classifier is helpful if you’re a fan of small agates and stones. One with a larger, 1-inch mesh would be what I’d pick.