Fossil Hunting at Rockport State Park

Fossil Hunting at Rockport State Park

Did you know Northeast Michigan is a prime destination for fossil hunting? Learn about prehistoric creatures captured in the limestone around Alpena dating all the way back to the Devonian Period.

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