The Staples Rock Trend Hits Home

The Staples Rock Trend Hits Home

Every hometown has its quirks, but lately ours has been buzzing about something hilariously simple: Staples Rock. What started as a silly little landmark—a plain old rock in the Staples parking lot—has somehow turned into a local celebrity. People pose with it, post about it, and laugh at how ridiculous (and wonderful) it is that a random rock has earned its fifteen minutes of fame.

But in a way, Staples Rock is more than just a joke. It shines a light on something uniquely Cape Cod: our love of rocks. From polished stones washed up on the beach to the “pet rocks” that have long been a nostalgic Cape Cod souvenir, there’s a certain charm in celebrating these little pieces of the earth.

Maybe that’s why Staples Rock took off—it’s a reminder that even the simplest things can bring people together. Around here, rocks aren’t just rocks. They’re part of the story, whether smoothed by glaciers, collected by kids along the seashore, or suddenly internet-famous in a parking lot.