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 ...

If you're going on a road trip, I hope you're staying open-minded and flexible. After all, there's nothing better than spying on a weird roadside attraction, then peeling off at the next exit to get a ...

Western North Carolina is known for its hills full of hidden treasures. From rubies and sapphires to emeralds and gold, the region is stocked with gems, stones and minerals still waiting to be ...

The Gulf Breeze Zoo is going beyond animal encounters to offer a mining experience for kids after a strong tourism year allowed for expansion. The zoo's mining sluice was installed this week and will ...

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 ...