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 them can easily be worked out and most times they are virtually "free" due to the erosion caused by the rains.
To get to the site from US1 Raleigh (Capital Blvd.), drive north towards Wake Forestand exit right at the Highway 98 interchange, make a left at the bottom of the ramp (McDonald's in the corner), and go exactly 1.9 miles, the cutface will be to your right.
To know WHERE to dig I suggest you read this highly informative piece written by H. Kent Craig. He give tips on mining, which areas you can and CAN NOT go, what to look for and what to expect.
Now, how's THAT for an afternoon of adventure?
Always something happening in My Back Yard....
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Karen - Seriously, if you ever come this way, let me know - I will be glad to show you around!
Craig - I'll let you know - hopefully will go over there next weekend. It is funny to see all the cars and people - very quiet little secret!
Bonnie - Would love to see you here!
Carol - We have the garnets here and emeralds in the mountains - pretty darn cool!
I'm an earth science teacher and would love to know where other places to get good samples of rocks/minerals are in this area. Any other suggestions?
the link is to a barbie-q page is that right?
Bob - this post was written over two years ago - at that time the link did indeed take you to an article written by H. Kent Craig. As to what happened to the article since this post I do not know.