Mine for precious gems, hike among mountains and stunning waterfalls, and dive into local history in this small, charming North Carolina town.

Visitors to the Festival can also engage local gem miners, visit local mines to dig for their own treasures such as aquamarine and enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains including the Blue ...

The mountains, however, contain something far more ... He now runs the Spruce Pine Gem Mine, a jewellery shop near the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and is saddened by the loss of community among those ...