Rock-hounding is one of those activities that anyone can do. All it takes is a drive to the country, and some time to take a nice walk. Not only do you get to explore the great outdoors and see some beautiful scenery, you get to find some treasures to take home with you to remember your journey. Through my explorations, I've found petrified wood, thunder-eggs, crystals, agates, jasper, and many other trinkets.
Part of the adventure is keeping an open mind and open eye. What constitutes a treasure is truly in the eye of the beholder. If you like it, that's all that matters. Over time, you'll also gain a better eye in spotting a prize. Sometimes it will look like a plain old rock, but closer looks will reveal what's hiding inside, or just on the other side. Many finds will come from simply flipping the rock over.
The best part, besides finding the treasure itself, is that there is no pressure whatsoever. If you find nothing one day (which happens rarely for me), you still got to take a nice hike and see some beautiful country. Have fun with it, and see what comes your way.
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