I’ve seen stacks of rocks while hiking outside of Austin, TX, but I didn’t realize that there could be legal ramifications for stacking rocks in Texas. Perhaps you’ve seen stacks, too.
Have you ever seen a stack of rocks while on a hike? Not a natural pile, but a man-made stack? If you do, you shouldn’t mess with it.
Weird Law: Why it’s Illegal to Stack Rocks in Texas
These stacks are called a cairn and can look cool; they can even be works of art or created as a landmark, but in Texas, they’re illegal.
According to KSAT that while stacking rocks may seem like an innocent activity, state park officials want to remind everyone that it’s not allowed…