Presque Isle
Michigan
Find: Amygdaloidal basalt/rhyolite, banded iron formation, unakite, prehnite, Lake Superior Agates
GPS: 46.70851, -89.97313
Nearest city: Ironwood, MI
Recommended Vehicle: Any
Summary:
The Presque Isle area offers an absolutely beautiful walk through the Upper Peninsula’s forests. You will pass by a large scenic waterfall on your way down to access the beach.
The water was very rough here when I visited, leaving me without much visibility looking in. It was likely just weather-dependent, though.
Parts of the beach near the river mouth may not be accessible due to high river flows at certain times of the year.
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.