The Strand (Lutsen Resort)

Minnesota

Summary:

NOTE: This is one of the few spots I have listed that is private property. I visited the Lutsen Resort in Fall of 2022, and received permission to go rockhounding on their beach from the manager after grabbing a bite to eat.

This spot is accessible by any vehicle. I found some nice small agates here, including a little amethyst geode agate.

Find: Lake Superior Agates, amygdaloidal basalt, thomsonite

GPS: 47.63649, -90.70806

Nearest city: Duluth, MN

Recommended Vehicle: Any

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.