September 2 is International Rock-Flipping Day. Mark your calendars! Dave Bonta has the details.
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I always thought Sep 2nd was a Ruddy Turnstone of a day!
Just make sure to check for angry flying things with stingers before flipping. Either that, or be prepared to run fast.