What is everyone digging for on Hwy 98? (Raleigh, Durham: law, cars)

[new2nc]

OK as I drive on highway 98 from Wake Forest to Durham there is a small hill west of Thomson Mill rd north of the highway where I occasionally see cars parked and peole digging in the rocks. Does anyone know what they are digging for? I am guessing fossils, indian artifacts or some kind of rocks.

[tag911]

Yeah! what are those people digging for in those rocks on NC Hwy 98 past Thompson Mill Rd.? My son and I were wondering the same thing!

[weluvwakeforest]

Yes !!! My husband and brother - in - law remember going there a long time ago !!! I hope somebody with a better sense of the history will chime in...

[Raleighmark]

Garnets. Google garnet hill raleigh for more info.

[weluvwakeforest]

Garnet Hill In Raleigh, NC; Or; The World's Largest Source Of Gem-Quality Garnet Stones, & They're Free!

This is a good link.

[scorp200]

Oh, how cool! I want to go do that.

[tag911]

Hey, Thanks!!! Can't wait to tell my son!

[mommiewrites]

this entire area has garnets all over the place.

In our old home, our neighbor found 2 man-fist sized garnets and gave them to me (its my birthstone).

[Rhaven]

cool link there! This sounds like something my 6 yr old would have a blast doing. I think we found ourselves a good weekend or track out trip

[ferro28]

I have many handfuls of garnet from that site- such fun! Bought a pick purposely for that site, but didn't have the heart to break the rocks- there were enough garnets from other people's digging...enjoy!