Fossil enthusiast David Thompson has been digging up remnants of the past since he was a kid. “Back in the '40s, '50s, '60s, kids didn’t get taken anyplace,” Thompson said. “I mean, not like days now, ...

LANSING — When it comes to fossils, Michigan missed out on Tyrannosaurus rex and its associates, but the Mitten State came out just fine with its famous Petoskey stones and mastodons. The Petoskey ...

Paleontology is Joseph J. “PaleoJoe” Kchodl’s first love. His enthusiasm is catchy, proven on a recent fossil collecting tour at one of Michigan’s hidden treasures — Alpena, of all places. “Michigan ...

"Fossils from the Michigan Basin," which opens on March 15, highlights fossils discovered in the state. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 15. The remains are from the Devonian Period, which ...

Have you ever watched a chipmunk skitter across your path, and wondered what used to live in your yard 15,000 years ago? A million years ago? Or 400 million years ago, for that matter? Wonder no more.

Rock hunting can be a hobby or lifestyle for the whole family, especially since Michigan has so many unique rocks and fun places to visit to find them. Jennifer Knightstep, one of the administrators ...