Geologists recently dated the age of Watersmeet gneiss, a type of rock in the Upper Peninsula, as the oldest in the U.S. Here's what to know.

Scientists recently unveiled the nation's newest "oldest known" rock — discovered in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin all feature ancient rocks known as gneisses — ...

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Stepping into Rockhound Rock Shop, visitors are transported to another world. There’s a seemingly never-ending cascade of rooms in the Galesburg shop, each with a different ...

Most people do their rock hunting during the day, but you can't find "Yooperlites" until the sun goes down. Yooperlites are rocks that fluoresce in the dark under ultraviolet light. They became known ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Do you have a rock, shell, arrowhead or even an insect that’s got you wondering, “What is this, really?” The University of Michigan is hosting an event next month that can help you ...

Cold weather over the past week — record cold in places — has begun to create beautiful "ice caves" in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that attract visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Rock ...

MUNISING, MI -- The changing seasons open up a window for funky fungi to take hold as trees decay and new life blooms on the fallen trunks. In the Upper Peninsula, park rangers at Pictured Rocks ...

The park features sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, and over 100 miles of trails. Established as a National Lakeshore in 1966, the area boasts a rich history dating back over 10,000 years.

People gather to look at an electric boat during a demo in Elk Rapids in August 2023. Technologies like electric vehicles require critical minerals. Credit: Izzy Ross/IPR News This coverage is made ...