Have you ever had interest in rockhounding?  Well.... also known as Amateur geology. I just don't want to sound like an amateur at anything lol
Interesting.  I have never heard of this before.  What kind of rocks or minerals are you looking for while doing this?
I personally look for anything valuable. You know, valuable minerals and/or gemstones 
I suppose valuable is always nice.  Do you need to have any special equipment to do this?
Oh yeah, I use an amateur geologist's principle piece of equipment, it's like my hammer, you should look into them, very strange me neat looking. I adjusted to using it fast
Sounds like maybe you could do this just about anywhere, but do you have a favorite spot or a place you stay away from?
Well technically this hobby can develop by just picking up a rock, so yo can start anywhere but yes you'd want to make sure the areas are safe before trying each new location
This sounds like it could be fun.  I would imagine safety is key tho.  I would imagine to your should get permission on privately owned land.