Visit Geoscape Rock Shop in Paw Paw MI: See Why Kids (and Adults!) Love this Rock Shop

Do You Have Rock Hunters In Your Family?

My kids LOVE rocks, and somehow, they make their way into a variety of activities:

• Went to Ramona Park Beach –> brought home rocks
• Walked the trails at West Lake Nature Preserve –> brought home rocks
• Bought new paint supplies –> painted rocks

See a pattern here?

We recently read about geodes (yes, we also have books about rocks), and my son asked to see some in person.

A quick Google search found Geoscape Rock Shop in Paw Paw, and we visited on a recent weekend.

Visiting this shop has become one of our favorite things to do in Paw Paw.

Plan Your Visit to Geoscape Rock Shop

Ready to go rock shopping? Here’s where to find the shop and when it’s open:

Shop Location

Find Geoscape Rock Shop on Red Arrow Highway, just west of the Paw Paw District Library.

The bright blue RJ’s Complete Auto Repair is across the street.

Visitors are welcomed by a dinosaur at the entrance (don’t worry- he’s friendly).

This family-owned shop has been in Paw Paw since 2015. They have a second location in Ann Arbor and also offer online shopping.

Shop Hours

Geoscape Rock Shop is open seven days per week.

Note the reduced hours on Sundays:

Start Shopping in the Parking Lot

If you’re in the market for BIG rocks, shop outside. These beauties come in many varieties and are sold by the pound.

Looking for something a bit smaller (and lighter)? Head inside.

While this shop may not look like a large space, don’t underestimate its impressive inventory indoors.

What You’ll Find Inside the Shop

Venture inside and you’ll find rocks in every corner of the shop, priced per piece.

You’ll also find an AMAZING staff that is friendly and knowledgeable about every inch of the place. My daughter didn’t see any small cats in the soapstone animals; a staff member quickly returned with a box full of them (she took home three).

Find these items inside:

• Fossils
• Carved Works of Art
• Jewelry
• Geodes
• Oodles of Assorted Rocks and Minerals

More Rock Activities in Kalamazoo

While we loved our experience at Geoscape Rock Shop, don’t let your geological activities end there.

We’ve rounded up more activities for local rock enthusiasts in Southwest Michigan:

1 – Paint Rocks + Share Them with Local Groups

Painting rocks has grown in popularity by leaps and bounds. So much so that Facebook groups are dedicated to painting them, hiding them, and sharing these treasures when discovered.

Not an artist? Don’t worry. Some prefer to be rock hunters, rather than painters.

Rocks are tagged with the FB group names so you can share your discoveries.

Kalamazoo Rocks FB Group
Portage Rocks FB Group

2 – Visit The Schmaltz Geology Museum + Dinosaur Park on Western’s Campus

Western Michigan University has a FREE geology museum on campus that anyone can visit.

Make sure to head outside and visit some massive prehistoric friends at Dinosaur Park near Rood Hall.

Tip: Be mindful of campus parking rules; many spots are permit-only.

3 – Join the Kalamazoo Rock Club + Kids Club

The Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society (KGMS) has been a long-standing rock club in Kalamazoo for over 65 years.

KGMS meets on the first Tuesday of the month at The Portage Senior Center at 7:00 PM, with social time at 6:30 PM. They are always open to new members.

KGMS also has a FREE kids club! The kids meet monthly at 6:30 PM. The kids club is open to children ages 5-14; parents do not need to be KGMS members.

5 – Visit Another Local Rock Shop

Head east to Galesburg and you’ll find Rockhound Rock Shop.

Rockhound Rock Shop– 33 W Battle Creek St, Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 665-4300

Have you visited Geoscape Rock Shop?

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