Park rangers hand out maps of the shoreline, along with information on Petoskey stones. Mich. Highway 119, northwest of Petoskey. There is no admission charge to Magnus Park, but Petoskey State Park, like Fisherman's Island, requires an annual sticker or day pass for entry. Once you have a stone in hand, take it home as an up-north souvenir, or try your hand at rock polishing to show off your Petoskey in all its glory. If your hunting efforts leave you stoneless, you don't have to leave town empty-handed.
Many gift shops sell polished stones and jewelry made with especially nice specimens.
Read the Specialty Shop section of our Shopping chapter for some ideas, but don't be surprised to find Petoskey stones near cash registers in all types of shops, especially in Petoskey and Charlevoix. Davidson's Rock Shop is an old-fashioned rock shop. The owner cuts and shapes rocks into assorted shapes. She often keeps Petoskey stones in buckets of water outside the door, and passersby are welcome to take a sample. Polished and perfected specimens are sold indoors.