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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Playing in the dirt became an educational experience for fourth graders at Welcome Elementary. The Daniel Boone Gem Mining company brought a hands-on science discovery experience to the school ...

From this Virginia village with peaceful trails and a picturesque vineyard to "The Hiking Capital of Western North Carolina," the Blue Ridge Mountains offer so much culture and natural beauty to ...