Up for a little treasure hunt? Make that a HUGE treasure hunt!

$2 million worth of gold, coins and precious gemstones was hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains and people have been searching for it now for five years.

How would you like to take the summer off and go searching for it with me?

Eighty-four-year old Forrest Fenn of Santa Fe, New Mexico is simultaneously an eccentric millionaire, a best-selling author, a crotchety old man, and the lunatic who just might make you rich.

Back in 2010 he buried the treasure chest. Then he wrote his memoir, called The Thrill of the Chase, which gave clues to finding the treasure. He has also occasionally dropped other clues, like saying the treasure is 5,000 feet above sea level and "the treasure chest is wet."

Around 30,000 people have searched. He says some of them have gotten within 200 feet, but it's still out there.

Don't you think this would be a great solution to get you kids off the couch and out of the house?

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