One of America's Most Significant Mines - Unimin - Spruce Pine NC
Perhaps the highest grade quartz silica in the world is mined in Spruce Pine NC. This raw material is fabricated for semiconductors, computer chips, solar cells, quartz lighting and other uses. Feldspar from the same mines is used for ceramics, electrical porcelain and glass and fiber insulation. I shot my video clips from Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery on Burleson Hill.
Gem Mountain NC. USA
A great place to enjoy prospecting for gemstones in a family friendly environment. Gem Mountain Hwy 226, Spruce Pine, NC.
Truckin' up Spruce Pine Mountain in NC. 14% grade!
Driving up Spruce Pine Mountain in North Carolina. 14% grade. Switchbacks. I Love running up and down this mountain.
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Gem Valley (NC) llc Family Gem Mine and Lapidary/Gem-gift Shop
Gem Valley (NC) LLC is a family-owned business just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Ashe County, NC and right at the New River State Park. We are located near the historical Ore Knob Mine that was in operation from the mid 1800's to the mid 1900's. Our creeks feed into the New River, which is the second-oldest river in the world! Our goal is to offer a fun, learning experience as you flume, and for you to take home something truly valuable and worth your time. Here at Gem Valley, each bucket is guaranteed to have valuable stones pulled from the mine just waiting for you to sift through and find! We even have Gold Panning as well as places to dig for your own gems. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day with us!
OPEN: May through Mid-October
Thursday-Monday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
(Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays...sorry no new gem-miners after 3:00 PM)
Gem Valley NC LLC •
2489 Little Peak Creek Road •
Jefferson, NC • 28640
Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
Located in downtown Brevard, NC. You wouldn't think there's a gem mine located in this cool little shop. A place the kids really enjoyed!
Springmaid Mountain Family resort in Spruce Pine NC
Springmaid Mountain is a 400 acre retreat a half mile off the Blue Ridge Parkway that allows you to get away from everyday life.
Spend your afternoon on a guided trail ride through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain scenery. If you like watersports take a rafting trip down the Toe River or try a relaxing Canoe trip, we even have tubing for the kids. Anglers can go fishing in our six stocked ponds or wade into the Toe River for some flyfishing. Travel through Springmaid Mountain roads by hayride or hike to the waterfall and mountain overlook. Whether you're looking for tranquilty or outdoor excitement visit Springmaid Mountain where everyday is an adventure. mountaintvguide.com
Mitchell County- NC Gem & Mineral Festival
Welcomes visitors from around the world to shop for gems, minerals, & more.
Member Minutes - Gem Mountain
North Carolina - 2015; Full Encounter
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Jackson's Hole Gem Mining
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Mitchell High Band at Gem Mountain in Spruce Pine, NC June, 2017
Band performing for visitors at the local gem mine.
Searching for Gemstone Mine in the Appalachian Mountains
This is shot at a hidden underground stream near the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. The stream pops up out of a quartz spring. There is mica and quartz all over the stream. It was rumored that at the heart of this spring was an emerald vein. Several of the locals I spoke with said they had found gemstones here.
Hogg Mine Part IV
Silhouette Jones & Brother Ilias take you on the final part of the tour into Hogg's Mine. See just how large the crystals can get.
The Art of Sifting for Gemstone Ore at Foggy Mountain, North Carolina
Krista Lemery shows us how to sift for gemstones at the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine in Boone, North Carolina.
Julian gem mining on Mother's Day!!!
Sup everyone!!!! Happy Mother's Day!!! Me and my family went to Julian to go gem mining!!! Hope you had a awesome Mother's Day!!!!!!!!!!!! Peace and love!!!✌????️❤️
Family visit to the Penland School of Arts
Our family takes a trip to Spruce Pine NC for a visit to the Penland School of Arts. This is a video of our visit to their Blacksmith Shop in March of 2012
UPDATE: Standoff in Spruce Pine
A 12-hour standoff in Spruce Pine ends with the suspect's death. Spruce Pine Police say 54 year-old Mark Robinson was found dead inside the home where he was barricading himself.
An officer was dispatched to the home on Sunnybrook Drive, Friday, after a neighbor reported a woman screaming for help. The officer found a woman in the street and said she had been seriously assaulted. Police say Robinson was at the front door of the home, pointing a rifle at the officer and the woman.
After getting the woman to safety, Spruce Pine Police called for backup from the Mitchell County Sheriff's Department, Yancey County Sheriff's Department, McDowell County Sheriff's Department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
The woman was transported to Blue Ridge Regional and treated for injuries. Meanwhile, law enforcement made several attempts to contact Robinson throughout the day.
Officers say he discharged a firearm at least once. That night, an SBI robot made it inside the home to find Robinson had shot himself. Law enforcement found firearms and several fired casings around the home.
Officers say Robinson had a long history of assaults on law enforcement officers.
By: Kimberly KIng
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Southwest Trading Company in Spruce Pine NC
My visit to Southwest Trading Company in Spruce Pine NC. Greg Henline and his family have a nice store. If you want to outfit your home with cool rustic furnishings, this is the place to visit!
Doc's Rocks Gem Mine | Blowing Rock | NC | Travel Vlog
Family trip to Doc's Rocks Gem Mine in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
- Kid friendly
- Gemstone Mining
- Pet friendly
- Geology
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Spruce Pine, N C
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, 2011, my home town. Slide show with music.Provided by Gracie Gragg, Jesse Pendley, and Calvin Philbeck.