Minnesota is about as far from the ocean as you can get. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have our fair share of beaches! The state’s more than 10,000 lakes offer thousands of miles of shoreline, which are home to some truly outstanding beaches. While you aren’t likely to find seashells at Minnesota’s beaches, you can certainly find other treasures, including the state’s official gemstone: the Lake Superior agate. There are many places to hunt for these special rocks, including the beach we’d like to introduce today. Tucked away along the Lake Superior shoreline in Duluth, Brighton Beach might just be the best place to find agates.
Brighton Beach is a beautiful beach along Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota. With paved paths, picnic areas, and even a playground, it is a wonderful place for outdoor recreation.
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Instead of sand, Brighton Beach has a rock-strewn shoreline. You’ll find large boulders as well as small stones.
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If you’re an agate hunter, the beach’s jumble of small stones is a great place to sort through.
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And because it’s on the shore, more rocks are constantly washing in with the waves. You never know when you’ll unearth an amazing agate!
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You have to have a keen eye to search for agates here. Many of the rocks have a reddish tinge similar to that of Lake Superior agates. But it is possible to find Lake Superior agates here!
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Look for stones that have a banded pattern of stripes. They may be yellow, red, or orange. Once you find your first agate, there’s no turning back. You’ll likely become an agate hunter for life!
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Brighton Beach is one of many places to hunt for agates on Minnesota’s North Shore and beyond. If you’re looking for a fun, free outdoor activity, head up to Duluth and see what you can find!
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Where are your other favorite places to hunt for agates? If you’d like to try your luck at a rock pile, you might enjoy an agate hunting trip to Get Pickin in Cloquet!
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