These heavily veined cobble beach stones came from presque isle park in marquette michigan of upper michigan bordering lake superior.
Black rocks beach marquette mi.
Actually have months that are warm enough for that.
You can hop around on these rocks and do a lot of exploring.
One source i found states it is serpentinized peridotite serpentinite rock of the mona formation archean in age 2 6 billion years.
Fri 2pm to 10pm.
Wed 2pm to 10pm.
Referred to as the island by locals this oval shaped peninsula cuts into the crystal clear waters of lake superior.
With more than 323 acres of park land the park alone offers plenty of opportunities for nature lovers.
Whether you pack a picnic lunch in the summer or strap on snowshoes or cross country skis in the winter making your way through marquette s presque isle park to its iconic black rocks is worth the trek.
Cliff jumping about 20 30 feet into the sometimes frigid waters of lake superior sometimes right after the ice melts.
Tue 2pm to 10pm.
Black rocks in presque isle park the black rocks are as you would expect black or at least very dark in color.
Thu 2pm to 10pm.
Black rocks beach this rock beach within presque isle park is a unique find treasured by rock collectors for its vast collection of smooth lake superior stones.
Blackrocks the unofficial name given to the chocolate hued rocky cliffs at marquette s presque isle park lakeshore hosts a tradition just as unofficial yet well known.
Make sure to check out black rocks cove located on island s western side.
Sat 2pm to 10pm.
Rather pick up your order at the pub.
Mon 2pm to 10pm.
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Most locals simply call them presque isle stones.
Black rocks beach true to its name black rocks beach is located near the famed black rocks formation on presque isle s west side.
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The beach itself is only a few dozen feet wide with several story bluffs blocking access on both sides.
Marquette michigan is known for its natural beauty and presque isle park may be the loveliest place of all.