Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Western North Carolina is known for its hills full of hidden treasures. From rubies and sapphires to emeralds and gold, the region ...

Snake River Golf and Gem Mining really did look like an old ghost mining town. The Myrtle Beach area miniature golf course had been abandoned for about four years, allowing the weeds and trees to ...

Uncover precious gems and lots of fun at Sugar Creek Gem Mine in Banner Elk. Uncover precious gems and lots of fun at Sugar Creek Gem Mine in Banner Elk.

Diamond Del’s Mobile Gem Mining program "trained" miners in East Feliciana Parish as they washed, sifted and cleaned their ore to find an abundance of gems and more. The gem mining adventure was ...

Western North Carolina offers several locations for gem mining and exploration. Emerald Village, near Spruce Pine, allows visitors to dig for gems and go underground. Other popular spots in and around ...