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 ...

AND ROCK SHOP" IN LA GRANGE. ALEX: "LITTLE BIG GEM MINE AND ROCK SHOP" WILL GIVE YOU A LITTLE ADVENTURE AS YOU MINE FOR DOZENS OF FOSSILS AND TREASURE. >> ONE THING THAT’S REALLY COOL IS IT’S A ...

In the hills and valleys of western North Carolina, there are plenty of hidden gems. Not just fun or little know spots, but literally gems hidden in the rocks and soil. The area around Spruce Pine is ...

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 ...