Have you found one yet? They're hiding in communities all over... painted treasures that you can find!
It's art. It's a treasure hunt. It's getting outdoors. It's so much fun and it's the latest craze sweeping Facebook.
The idea is simple: paint rocks and hide them. This is so entertaining, especially for families. Children just love finding them, and parents love getting the kids outdoors. If you haven't started "rocking" yet, summer is the perfect time of year to start.
Smooth rocks are easiest to work with, which you can purchase at Home Depot or anywhere that sells landscaping rocks. We have even found several nice, paintable rocks around our home. Make sure rocks are clean and dry before painting. Acrylic paint works best. You can also use sharpies or markers. We always write our Facebook group name (WNC Rocks FB) on the back of the rock with a Sharpie marker before sealing. When your rock is done, I recommend putting on a clear coat sealer to protect it from the elements, as it will be outside for some time.
The best part is you can paint whatever you want! You don't have to be a great artist. You can even just paint some pretty colors on a rock. This is a wonderful project for kids of all ages. Kids love painting them, hiding them and finding them. Adults do too!
On Facebook you will need to search for a rock group in your area. Look up the hashtag or name associated with it. You will usually find it in the 'about' section of the page. When you write the group name on the back of your rock so when someone finds it, they can post it on the Facebook page, and you can see who found it for you. You can then comment on the post that you painted the rock. You can also post a picture on the Facebook page of your rock(s) with a clue about where it is hidden. We have seen several posts, after someone hides their rocks, stating where they "Rocked".
If you find a rock, post a picture and then rock it forward and hide it for someone else to find. We have found several rocks that my son liked to keep for my memory garden outside.
You don't have to be on Facebook to enjoy the experience. Just paint some rocks and hide them, knowing it will bring a little cheer to the person who finds them. Or you can go hunting for some yourself.
Please note that rocks must be hidden on public property and they are not allowed in National parks. It is not a good idea to hide them in the grass where mowers could throw them.
Happy hunting and rock on!
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