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 ...

Florida hides a quirky roadside mine where visitors dig for gemstones, fossils, geodes, and ancient shark teeth.

Snake River Golf and Gem Mining, an abandoned mini-golf entertainment complex off Highway 17S in Myrtle Beach has been abandoned for years but will re-open under new ownership soon. A water tower and ...

Tucked in the rolling hills of southwest Arkansas is Crater of Diamonds State Park, a hidden gem where ordinary visitors can try their luck at finding extraordinary treasures. This state park is the ...

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 ...

This hidden South Carolina mine lets visitors dig for real crystals, smoky quartz, and gems straight from the red clay.