MUNISING, MI - When you're walking on this Lake Superior beach, you're actually walking on tiny garnets.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore shared a picture of its pink sand beach Thursday, explaining the reason behind its jewel-toned hue.

This special sand is found on the northeast corner of Sand Point, at the end of Sand Point Road.

"The pink sand is actually garnet that has eroded from one of the sandstone layers of the Pictured Rock cliffs. The garnet then washed up at Sand Point and makes a unique pink sand beach," the park explained.

Pictured Rocks is known for its spectacular sandstone cliffs, some rising 200 feet up from Lake Superior's shore. The park gets its name from the cliffs' colored bands - from orange and red to green and blue - created by minerals seeping through the rock.

To plan your next trip, check the park's website here.