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Fun Facts about Petoskey Stones

If you live in Northern Michigan or vacation near Petoskey in the summer, you probably know a little about Petoskey’s treasure in Lake Michigan, known as the Petoskey stone. Here... Continue reading

Erica

Petoskey Stones are unique stones found on the shores of Lake Michigan. Visitors and Michiganders both equally find them fascinating. Here are 4 places to hunt for Petoskey Stones from a local that might help you out on your search.

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4 Places to Hunt for Petoskey Stones

Petoskey Stones are unique stones found on the shores of Lake Michigan. Visitors and Michiganders both equally find them fascinating. Here are 4 places to hunt for Petoskey Stones from... Continue reading

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Best Time to Find Petoskey Stones in Petoskey, Michigan.

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When is the Best Time to Find Petoskey Stones?

If you plan on visiting Northern Michigan, you’ll want to know when is the best time to find Petoskey stones. The Great Lakes Shoreline is a paradise for rock collectors.... Continue reading

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What is a Petoskey Stone?

Petoskey is a small town in northern Michigan that is well known due to it’s beautiful beaches and famous author Ernest Hemingway. Another popular part of Petoskey is the Pestoskey... Continue reading

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Petoskey Stone Hunting Tips

If you visit Northern Michigan, you can’t leave without taking home a Petoskey Stone souvenir. The stones, fossilized coral, which experts say were deposited by glaciers eons ago, are found... Continue reading

Colleen Stout

So maybe you know what a Petoskey Stone looks like, but how much do you really know about Michigan’s popular state stone that’s made into everything from paperweights to jewelry? Read on to learn some Petoskey Stone trivia. From Grandpa Shorter's Gifts in Petoskey, MI

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Petoskey Stone Trivia

So maybe you know what a Petoskey Stone looks like, but how much do you really know about Michigan’s popular state stone that’s made into everything from paperweights to jewelry?... Continue reading

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5 Petoskey Stone Gift Ideas

The holidays are right around the corner and that means the inevitable holiday rush. Every year I try my best to plan ahead on holiday gift purchases, yet I always... Continue reading

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Get Out of The Dog House with Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts!

Ok, we’ve all been there. You know what I’m talking about. I think at all of us have been ‘in the dog house’ with our significant other at some point... Continue reading

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Petoskey Themed Stocking Stuffers for Dad Grandpa Shorter's

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Fun Facts about Petoskey Stones

4 Places to Hunt for Petoskey Stones

When is the Best Time to Find Petoskey Stones?

What is a Petoskey Stone?

Petoskey Stone Hunting Tips

Petoskey Stone Trivia

5 Petoskey Stone Gift Ideas

Get Out of The Dog House with Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts!

Petoskey Themed Stocking Stuffers for Dad

Father’s Day Petoskey Stone Gifts

Petoskey Stones in the Winter?

Man Finds 93-pound Petoskey Stone

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