A gray stone is painted with a big green heart and a simple message: “I love you Grandpa.” A gold-painted rock appears to mark the death of a pair of beloved cats, Marvin (12) and Maybe (17).

The Hendersonville-based Facebook group called HVL Rocks hides painted rocks, with finders having the option of re-hiding the rocks or keeping them. It all began in the spring of 2017, when ...

Edna Sager of Charlestown founded of the South County Chapter of the Kindness Rocks Project found her rock while on the beach on vacation in Florida. “I didn't paint rocks in Florida, but I ...

Painted rocks contribute to beach litter, he said, something that's already a problem for Nova Scotia. "Birds and other wild animals on the coast are facing pressure from humans," said Charles. " ...

The squabble started on a weekend afternoon last September with a Facebook post about a rock painted to look like a ladybug. While acknowledging that leaving painted rocks for others to find is a fun ...

Doreen Day, owner of Sweet Luna’s Frozen Desserts in Old Saybrook, her dog Luna, and employee Diana Chan in front of their Kindness Rock Garden at the Main Street shop Friday, January 20, 2017.

She estimates she's placed about 1,800 painted rocks on the beach so far. Maxine Barbour of Alberton, P.E.I., has stumbled across a few. 'Really cute' "They're awesome, they're really cute," she said.

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Painted rocks are popping up everywhere. Brightly colored and whimsical, they’re nesting in beaches, resting on public benches, hiding in flower gardens along sidewalks.

For years, Murphy had walked the beach looking for heart-shaped rocks and pieces of beach glass. When she found them, she considered it a sign that her deceased parents were watching over her.

Rock painting kits are available for reserving, starting the week of March 11 through the summer. Reserved kits are available for pick up at the Batavia Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St.

Over 100 painted rocks have been delivered to over 60 locations around the world to remember Harley’s legacy, said SWNS. MORE YOUNGER PEOPLE ARE RECEIVING CANCER DIAGNOSES, STUDY FINDS ...