Hunt For Fairy Stones On The Beautiful And Easy Staurolite Hunt Site Trail In Virginia
By Beth|Published February 04, 2021
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
Exploring Virginia’s trails always proves to be an enriching experience. That’s especially true if you head to Fairy Stone State Park, where the namesake fairy stones can be gathered as you enjoy the park. There’s one trail in particular that leads to these rock formations, which are also known as staurolites. So if you’re someone who believes in magic, or perhaps just loves unique rock formations, you’ll want to add this family-friendly activity to your bucket list.
It's no secret that Fairy Stone State Park is among the most beautiful of Virginia's impressive state park system. In fact, it's the largest of the six original state parks that opened in Virginia in 1936.
And yet, there's another reason entirely that makes this park such a stand-out: the mythical fairy stones. These rock formations, also known as staurolite, are prevalent in the region.
In fact, the park has designated an official hunt site where visitors may look for the tiny cross-shaped rocks. It's important to note that digging is not permitted.
The Fairy Stone Hunt Site is located right on the boundary of the park. In fact, you can access the site right behind the Fairystone Pit Stop, just a couple of miles from the park.
Of course, if you visit Fairy Stone State Park, you'll want to enjoy all the other amenities this park has to offer: countless hiking trails, beautiful lakefront scenery, and campsites.
Have you ever looked for fairy stones near Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia? Did you have any luck? We’d love to hear all about your experiences and adventures in the comments below! For more information about the legend of the fairy stone, be sure to visit the official Virginia State Parks website.
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