Looking for Petoskey stones. Photo: Debchristiansen
You can also find Petoskey stones inland, in gravel pits, road cuts, or quarries. However, you need to be careful not to trespass on private property or damage natural habitats. You also need to follow the rules and regulations for collecting fossils in Michigan, which include:
You can only collect up to 25 pounds of fossils per year for personal use.
You cannot use any tools or equipment that damage or disturb the land or vegetation.
You cannot collect fossils from state parks, state forests, state game areas, or national parks without a permit.
You cannot sell or trade fossils without a permit.