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 ...

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 ...

WEST MICHIGAN — We're marching through March, and there's so much to do to fill out the latter half of your calendar this month. Kathleen with the West Michigan Tourist Association stopped by FOX 17's ...

Trading gems, minerals, fossils and meteorites can be fraught with controversy and ethical ambiguity. But is the answer to ...

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 ...