Hunting Lake Superior Agates in MN
Two years ago Sandee
and I took a trip to the Lake Superior region.
In our travels we hunted those elusive lakers on the shores of Minnesota,
Wisconsin and Michigan over a four week period.
We found a few, nothing to brag about but we found them none the less.
Our adventure stated
out in with us driving along the western coast of Lake Superior. Our first stop
was in Two Harbor's, MN at one of the best known agate shops in the state,
Agate City Agate Shop. You cannot miss
this place if you are an agate fan. For
Lake Superior agate hunters this is the first place one should stop. We spent
over two hours in the place, looking and drooling over the specimens for sale
and not for sale. They do not have a
website but you cannot miss the place as it is on the main street/state highway
61 that goes along the coast.
Further up the road
is the city of Grand Maris, MN, not to be confused with Grand Maris, MI. We roamed the beaches here just outside our
hotel room and while we did not find any agates the views were stunning. There
are many beaches along State Hwy 61 where you can stop to hunt for these
beauties but be aware hunting lakers is a passion and at times you will find
hoards out looking for them. After a storm is the best time to hunt and the
locals are out in force. Trying to find out from the locals where the best
place to hunt is like prying secrets from the military so do not expect much
help in that area.
Even if you do not
find any agates the drive along Hwy 61 from Duluth to Grand Portage is well
worth the trip. There are a number of
Lighthouses along the way and Grand Portage National Monument is well worth the
visit. If you are really into adventure,
take the 7 hour boat ride to Isle Royale National Park from Grand Portage, MN.
But this requires an overnight stay on the island, and both the boat ride and
lodge on the island will cost you.
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