Two Hearted River
Michigan
Find: Lake Superior Agates, unakite, magnetite, banded iron, quartz, granite, fluorescent sodalite, etc.
GPS: 46.69806, -85.42262
Nearest city: Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Recommended Vehicle: Any
Summary:
The Two Hearted River is a very popular spot to explore for a multitude of favorites that come out of Lake Superior. It takes a long drive down gravel roads to make it out here, but they’re usually not too choppy. This spot will be heavily picked even though it’s in the middle of nowhere. Regardless of what you find, there’s a great likelihood a beautiful sunset awaits you.
If you’re specifically looking for fluorescent stones or agates, I would recommend going earlier in the year after the ice has thawed. The weather won’t scream “beach vacation”, but it will be less picked over before the Summer crowds come.
3 Helpful 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.