Painted Rocks — Treasure Hunt in Art

Another trend is on the rise that brings smiles and giggles to children around the world.

Michael Rhodes
The DIY Diaries

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Painted Rocks my Sister Barbara did — Photo Credit Barbara L. — Used with permission

Yesterday I wrote about “The Pet Rock.”

Today, I’m writing about rocks again.

No, I’m not off my rocker.

But, when I was out geocaching one day, I came upon a Painted-rock among the shamrocks. The first one I had ever seen, I left it alone, unsure what it was.

But I discovered that Painted-rocks was a new hobby that was skyrocketing. People who are having a rockingly good time painting and finding Painted-rocks.

There are rules and etiquette which form the bedrock of this new hobby.

Okay, enough of hiding the word rock in my writing.

But hiding is exactly what the hobby of Painted-rocks is all about.

More Painted Rocks my Sister painted — Photo by Barbara L. — Used with permission

Similar to treasure hunts and geocaching, Painted-rocks are placed or hidden for others to find.

Rock painting is one of the oldest forms of art. Humans told stories through rock paintings thousands of years ago. As people evolved, words and…

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Michael Rhodes
The DIY Diaries

Retired - Top writer in Sustainability, Travel & Food. Married 41 years, we have a Corgi dog. Love, camping, baseball, Bonsai, travel, & food.