Gem hunting in North Carolina?

[oberkill]

I am thinking about going to North Carolina in May to go gem hunting. A know a few people in here live in North Carolina and I am sure some others have visited. I am not looking to get rich or anything just wanted a fun vacation where I could do some kind of "treasure" hunting with my kids. Anyone have any experiance with the area, I am thinking about the Franklin area.

Thanks for any info!
Alan

[PAPPY]

FRANKLIN and BOONE area have some nice gem mines...PAPPY

[oberkill]

Thanks for the info! I will post back with what I find.... I plan on going around the end of May, what kind of weather do you think I will run into. The online weather norms for the area are a little vauge... lol

Thanks again!
Alan

[PAPPY]

Don't think you will have much trouble with the weather...May have some rain during that period. Might want to try Heidenite also. Very old and productive gem mine....PAPPY

[oberkill]

Thanks again for the info!

Alan