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Oceans, Volcanoes, & Glaciers, Oh My!

The Geology of Cook County: A Presentation for Rock Hounds

In this presentation, Al Trippel will explain the geological and historical context to the rocks we find, whether washing up on the shores of Lake Superior or unearthing themselves on the Superior Hiking Trail.

Cook County is home to a variety of rock types, some common and some extremely rare on earth. The presentation will show us where we sit in the regional “big picture” of the Canadian Shield “stable” craton.

The presentation will include a slide show, exemplary rocks, as well as digital and print resources about how and where to find agates and other fascinating rocks and minerals. A question and answer session and rock-identification segment will conclude the presentation. If bringing in rocks for identification, limit your rock-ID questions to two rocks per person, for time will be limited.

This free program is for rock hounds of all ages.

Al Trippel lives in Grand Marais and grew up around rocks in the Midwest and Western US. From a childhood hobby, to high school job, to career in mining, and now a passion during retirement (actually it’s “refirement”), rocks continue to awe and inspire him. Much of his lapidary and jewelry making utilize rocks and minerals found along the way.

Date & Time

January 22, 2025

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Location

Grand Marais Public Library - 104 2nd Ave West, PO Box 280, Grand Marais, MN, 55604 104 2nd Ave West, PO Box 280 Grand Marais 55604 MN US

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Event Website

218-387-1140

free

Crafts & Hobbies Geology agates rocks Grand Marais Hovland / Arrowhead Trail Grand Portage Gunflint Trail Lutsen Hovland Tofte / Schroeder

Participating Businesses

Grand Marais Public Library