garnet hill: Guess What I Saw Today in Wake Forest NC? ROCK HOUNDS! - 12/29/09 05:58 AM
So, I was out and about today running some errands and found myself on Highway 98.  The little stretch that runs between Wake Forest NC and Durham NC with gorgeous view of Falls Lake along the way.
Low and behold I look to the right and there they were clinging to the rock face just mining away!
GARNET HILL
Who? The entire family out.  I had to turn around and go back.  The state has now posted NUMEROUS No Parking signs along the road now but, being the rebel that I am, pseudo-parked much to the dismay of the Mack truck … (15 comments)

garnet hill: Attention all Rock Hounds!!! Garnet Hill - Right Here in Wake Forest! - 03/25/08 10:59 AM
OK - Ya gotta admit - I give you some pretty good ideas for things to do in Wake Forest - well, hold on to your hats - here comes one of the most unusual and unique things to do in My Back Yard......
Just down the road off Hwy 98 there is an exposed vein of garnets.  FREE for the taking!  There are literally billions of carats of this gorgeous purple/red semi-precious gem waiting to be found!  All you need is a hammer and chisel and you are good to go!  If you go after a heavy rain many of … (12 comments)

 
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