You’ll Love Digging For Agates At The Unique Get Pickin Rock Pile In Minnesota
By Betsy Rathburn|Published June 02, 2022
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
Did you know that Minnesota’s state gemstone is the Lake Superior agate? There are many places to find these beautiful rocks in Minnesota, especially along the North Shore. But unfortunately, many of the best places to spot agates, such as state parks and other state-owned property, do not allow you to take your finds home.
That’s where places like Get Pickin come in. It may look like just a rock pile in Cloquet, Minnesota. But this happens to be one of the best spots in the state to find Lake Superior agates. Read on below to learn more about this awesome rock pile where you can dig for our state gemstone!
Get Pickin is a fun attraction in Cloquet, Minnesota, where you can dig through rock piles for agates to bring home.
The owners periodically get special deliveries of rocks from a nearby gravel pit. Then, they open the property up to visitors who would like to try their hand at rock picking!
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own gloves, rakes, spray bottles, and other tools. These will come in handy for easily picking through the pile and cleaning off rocks.
If you’re an agate hunter - or an aspiring one - you’ll love your visit to Get Pickin. People have found amazing agates here, and if you try your luck, you may as well!