Thursday, October 23, 2008

Gem Mining in Hiddenite NC



We went to Emerald Hollow Mines in August twice. Once, just the three of us. Then the second time we had my parents, 3 nephews and niece with us. It's about a 30 minute drive from where we live and we enjoyed it thoroughly.

We found some pretty gemstones and the folks down there helped identify what we had. Next time we go, I'd like to spend time in their open mine to dig our own dirt.

3 comments:

Dorothy said...

Jen...we'd like to go back too sometime. What do you think you will do with your gems? I would really like to use them in some way! Great pictures!

Aimee D said...

oh my GOODNESS she posted ;)

we've got to do this if we ever make it over that way again. My little guy would LOVE it!

Julie said...

Oh, I haven't been in so long. Isn't it fun?!

Btw, I've moved. Check out the new blog address.