What is the idea behind painting rocks and then hiding them in a park, or play area?

What is the idea behind painting rocks and then hiding them in a park, or play area?
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A post on FB today made me think of this. Some one had a post on their timeline about people painting and hiding rocks in their area, and it occured to me that it is done in my town as well..now and then, when the grand kids go to our local park, they’ll come home all excited, telling us they found a painted rock. Occasionally they will find one or two when we are with them. Usually hidden on a picnic bench or some where that a child is likely to find it. I just wondered who started that and why? Harmless fun but I’m curious now.
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